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Souvenir Sunday: space stuff from Kona International Airport

11/29/09
The Kona International Airport (KOA), on Hawaii (The Big Island),  is charming, but really very tiny. There are ten gates between two terminals and the waiting areas are outside, in small courtyards that offer limited shade. Amenity-wise, there’s not much. Still, you’ll want to arrive at the airport early enough to spend some time at →

Seasonal and H1N1 vaccines back at ORD and Midway airports

11/27/09
Getting ready to head home from a Thanksgiving visit? If you haven’t gotten a seasonal flu shot or an H1N1 vaccine and are traveling to or through Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway Airport – you’re in luck. The airport clinic in Terminal 2 operated by the University of Illinois at Chicago and – →

Even more airport freebies for Thanksgiving travelers

11/25/09
In addition to the airport freebies I wrote about yesterday here at StuckatTheAirport.com, we have a few more airport events and giveaways to seek out during your Thanksgiving trek through the airport: If you’re traveling through Boston’s Logan International Airport or Seattle-Tacoma International Airport today (Wed. Nov 25, 2009) look around for the “Fareologists” from →

More airport freebies – for people & pets – for Thanksgiving travel

11/24/09
It may be stressful traveling this week through the nation’s airports, but there are some freebies and special events being rolled out that you may find useful and entertaining. In addition to the events we listed yesterday at Boston’s Logan International Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Airport, you’ll find: Two days of free valet parking at →

Airport freebies for Thanksgiving travelers

11/23/09
Getting ready for Thanksgiving travel? Many airports will be hosting special events and handing out freebies this week. Here are few to get you started. On Wednesday (November 25th, 2009) at Boston’s Logan International Airport (BOS): Every 15 minutes, from 9 am until 6 pm, Curious George will be handing out candy and activity books →

Souvenir Sunday at Honolulu International Airport (HNL)

11/22/09
There’s a major and much needed modernization program going on at Honolulu International Airport (HNL).  Shops, restaurants and public areas are being upgraded, but I’m happy to report that no one is going to lay a finger on what many people consider to be the best part of this airport:  the cultural gardens. Surrounding the →
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