Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Archives

Stuck at the airport: travel tidbits for you

11/13/25

The Stuck at the Airport team toughed out the last few days of the flight reduction/government shutdown disruption on the Big Island of Hawaii, hoping our flight home would be one those canceled. It wasn’t. And good thing too, because while the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) is a refreshingly open air terminal, amenities […]

Free clothes + cool pups at an airport near you

08/26/25

King’s Hawaiian will swap your clothes at O’Hare Int’l Airport On Wednesday, August 27, and Thursday, August 28, travelers passing through Terminal 2 at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) will have a chance to sample King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls and soft pretzel bites – and get some new clothes. The pop-up will be offering free food samples, travel […]

Airport news from here and there

01/23/24

PIE Airport gave passengers free pie January 23 (Tuesday) was National Pie Day. To celebrate, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, which has PIE as its airport code, handed out free pies and unveiled a cool “Everyone Loves PIE” sand sculpture. Some travelers even won tickets on Allegiant. ChiBoys at ORD Locally owned clothing brand, Chiboys, now has […]

Public art installation in Terminal 5 of Chicago's O'Hare International Airport; July 2023.

Fresh art at O’Hare Int’l Airport

11/15/23

If you’re traveling through Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) over the holidays and are passing through Terminal 5 (T5) you’re in for an art-filled treat. The installation of a $3.5 million public art commission featuring work by more than 20 Chicago artists is nearly complete and it’s pretty darn impressive. Here is a selection of […]

DEN’s ELF, PHL’s Pottery Bike & More Airport Fun

12/07/22

Some airports around the country are going all out to celebrate the holidays this year and entertain travelers. Here are some of the fun celebrations we’ve spotted. More to come. Let us know what we missed. Denver Int’l Airport’s Purple Elf Pottery Bike Landing at Philadelphia Int’l Airport If you’re at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) […]

Happy Thanksgiving. Safe Travels

11/23/22

Here are some Thanksgiving items we spotted at airports this week. If you’re on the road or in the air, please travel safely. Reno-Tahoe Airport’s Gratitude Wall is Back LaGuardia Terminal B has its own Turkey Mascot Gobble Down a Thanksgiving Dinner at O’Hare & Denver Airports There’s a New Pop-Up Lounge at Philadelphia Int’l […]

Airports + National Bee Day

08/19/22

Honey bees are experiencing a drastic decline in the United States and that’s having a negative impact on the global ecosystem. Creating habitats where they can thrive is part of the solution. And on National Honey Bee Day, Saturday, August 20, we recognize the contributions honey bees make to our lives. Airports abuzz Airports around […]

Tuesday Travel Tidbits

04/25/22

Hawaiian Airlines plans to offer free Wi-FI Hawaiian Airlines has inked a deal with Starlink, the SpaceX satellite network, to provide complimentary high-speed internet onboard flights between the islands and the continental U.S, Asia, and Oceania as early as next year. The airline plans to equip select Airbus A330 and A321neo aircraft, as well as […]

More Holiday Fun from Airports & Airlines

12/09/21

It is so encouraging to see airlines and airports having fun celebrating the holiday season this year. Here is another batch of actions and activities we spotted. SFO Holiday Giveaway San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the award-winning Grand Hyatt at SFO are hosting a holiday giveaway contest. Enter by December 21 for a chance […]

More holiday cheer – and dances – from airports and airlines

12/14/20

If we were traveling around this month, we’d certainly be spending a lot of time in airport gift shops buying Christmas chocolates and other treats. Some of that chocolate would even make it home and into nicely-wrapped gift boxes. Instead, we’re home and keeping an eye on what airports and airlines are doing to be […]

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