A giant taco made from balloons is a wonderful object to encounter anywhere. Let alone an airport. Thank you, San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) for ‘hosting’ the taco and comedian/actor Patton Oswalt for adoring it.

Airports – and a cheese company – helping unpaid federal workers

A production hiccup at Oregon’s beloved Tillamook cheese factory turned into a cheddary windfall for the 800 federal workers on duty without pay at Portland International Airport (PDX).

After discovering that 1,000 of their premium 2lb cheddar blocks were mislabeled, but still perfectly fine to eat, the Tillamook company generouly donated the cheese to Port of Portland employees.

Tillamook delivered cheese to the Port of Portland and it was placed in the Donation Distribution Center for pickup from the Port employees. Tillamook reps say they also be will also be donating Cream Cheese and Yogurt to the Donation Center in the coming week.

Meanwhile, airports continue their support efforts for federal workers

Amazing turnout today for our donation drive for federal workers! Thank you to everyone who donated! pic.twitter.com/O3JD7Xm1Vg

— West Virginia International Yeager Airport (@flycrw) November 4, 2025

ICYMI: We continue to collect donations for federal employees affected by the government shutdown.
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📍MCO Terminal C Departures Curb
⏰ 9am-2pm
📍 Orlando Executive Airport (ORL)
⏰ 9am-5pm
Donations are also accepted at the departure level of Terminals A, B, & C. pic.twitter.com/GJsYPLb1KR

— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) November 4, 2025

If you’d like to help, donations of nonperishable food and essential items are welcome at the SEA Conference Center lobby on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. pic.twitter.com/tSkcwQKNPB

— Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Airport (@flySEA) November 4, 2025

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