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Large and small wooden spherical sculptures with cutouts, displayed in a modern airport terminal.

Hats off to the new artwork at Denver International Airport

07/08/26

We’re loving this new exhibition by artist Terry Maker that recently rolled into Denver International Airport (DEN). The work is called ‘Cowgirl Hat Ball’ and it has two parts. The larger sphere is made with more than 500 straw western hats attached to a wooden 10-foot diameter wooden structure. The smaller version, which Maker calls […]

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Do space aliens eat Toblerone bars at the airport?

07/07/26

We wish we were on a beach. But we’re here in the office working on stories about going to the beach. And, of course, airports. Outerspace aliens at Denver International Airport must move along Legend has it that there are space aliens and lizard people living in the underground tunnels at Denver International Airport (DEN). […]

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PDX Airport declares the mega main terminal project done

07/02/26

Rarely does an airport terminal make you want to move (or, in our case, move back) to a city. Or make you cry. But those are the emotions evoked by the Portland International Airport’s (PDX) new main terminal. Not that old main terminal was so terrible. We loved that one too. But for different reasons […]

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Another Airport Amenity of the Week

06/30/26

We spoke too soon. Anxious to begin celebrating the 4th of July holiday, the Stuck at The Airport shopping and souvenir team declared the free postcard mailing offer at PHL Airport as the Airport Amenity of the Week. They should have made it a nomination for Airport Amenity of the Week because the Stuck at […]

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Airport amenity of the week – at PHL Airport

06/30/26

The Stuck at the Airport shopping and souvenir team loves free stuff. But who doesn’t? So we’re delighted to learn that along with tourist informaton, the new Visitor Center at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) features a postcard station where travelers can pick up complimentary postcards and have them mailed for free. And we’re (already) declaring […]

Museum Monday: 3 exhibits on our ‘go’ list

06/29/26

SFO Museum honors early San Francisco Firefighters Fly through San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and you’ll notice great art and unexpected exhibitions at every turn, courtesy of the SFO Museum. Current exhibitions explore everythhing from lowrider bikes and telephones to Women of Afrotourism and airline travel posters. That’s why we always say yes to connecting […]

A cool airport bar, a flashy hotel lobby + kite fests

06/25/26

Here’s reason #1027 why we love Portland International Airport (PDX). Homegrown Straightaway Cocktails now has a bar at PDX where passengers can get a bite to eat and enjoy a mixed drink. And when it’s time to fly, travelers can take those same cocktails to go in small bottles or cute 4-packs of cans. The […]

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2 U.S. airports on this year’s list of “Most Beautiful”

06/17/26

Each year, a prestigous series of global architecture awards called the Prix Versailles are anounced at UNESCO to honor the “World’s Most Beautiful” achievements in a variety of categories. Airports are one of those categories, along with museums, hotels, campuses, sports stadiums, restaurants , passenger stations and places to shop. The airports that are on […]

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World Cup activities at airports

06/14/26

11 U.S. cities are hosting FIFA World Cup soccer games this summer. Cities in Canada and Mexico are hosting games too. And airports in those host cities are having fun welcoming soccer fans with special events and activities, including live match viewing zones with giant screens. Here are some highlights of the World Cup-related airport […]

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