Stuck at the airport

Airport shops

All the latest articles about Airport shops

Fort Wayne International: World’s Sweetest Airport?

12/09/09
Sometime in 1998 Larry Thompson flew into Fort Wayne International Airport, walked out the front doors of the terminal and took a deep breath. “Instead of smelling jet fuel, I smelled the cookies from the bakery across the street. It was like being welcomed home.” Thompson mentioned that “Welcome Home” smell a year later, when […]

Happy Souvenir Sunday from San Antonio International Airport

12/06/09
Happy Souvenir Sunday! On Sundays we unpack our bags and take a look at some of the fun, inexpensive, “of the city” souvenirs available at airports. This week’s souvenirs come from San Antonio International Airport (SAT), where Rich Johnson was kind enough to take photos of some of the items for sale. Chocolate “Armadillo Droppings” […]

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 […]

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 […]

Win prizes for getting caught recycling at Denver Int’l Airport

11/16/09
All this week, Denver International Airport (DEN) is rewarding passengers who get “caught” recycling with gift certificates for airport shops and restaurants. The promotion is in honor of America Recycle Days, which officially took place on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. The promotion runs from today (Mon. 11/16/09) through Friday (11/20/09) and the way to win […]

Tidbits for Travelers: New link to SEA and new dining and discounts at MSP

11/14/09
Great news for travelers heading to or from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) this holiday season:  The Airport Station of Sound Transit’s Link light rail system  between downtown and the airport will open at 10 a.m. on December 19, 2009. That means that instead of getting shuttled by bus between the airport and a light rail […]
20 / 2120