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Denver Airport saves Princess Kitty

05/22/15

An almost-too-cute story about how the Lost & Found department at Denver International Airport rescued a stuffed animal named Princess Kitty is making the rounds. Both Sonja Wieck and her 9-year-old daughter, Annie, were devasted when they realized Annie had left the beloved and well-traveled Princess Kitty on a DEN Airport tram. Wieck sent a […]

Pot smuggling ring foiled at OAK Airport

05/19/15

Three baggage handlers working for Southwest Airlines were among more than a dozen people arrested in what federal authorities allege was a long-running marijuana shipping operation that took advantage of the special security access bag handlers enjoy at California’s Oakland International Airport. The baggage handlers allegedly used their ability to avoid security checkpoints to gain […]

Free coffee at airports for military members

05/17/15

Hudson Group has brought back its free coffee program for uniformed members of the US and Canadian Armed Forces. From now through July 4, (including Memorial Day weekend, Victoria Day, Canada Day and July 4) Hudson cafes in airports and transit terminals across North America will be offering uniformed service members a complimentary cup […]

PIT Airport creates space for nursing moms

05/15/15

Pittsburgh International is the latest airport to offer traveling moms access to a clean, comfortable and dedicated space to breastfeed, use a breast pump and care for young children. The lounge is located on Concourse C, across from Kidsport, by one of the airport’s two Andy Warhol exhibits. Other airports with dedicated spaces for nursing […]

Freebies on Nat’l Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

05/15/15

Today, Friday May 15, is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (Why? Who cares? It’s a cookie holiday!) To celebrate the day, DoubleTree by Hilton, a brand known for serving arriving guests a warm chocolate chip cookie, will be handing out cookie galore in their hotels and beyond. If you’re checking in to any of the […]

Have a seat at Denver Int’ Airport

05/14/15

At airports, banks of seats with built-in power plugs are no longer an uncommon sight. But if you’re lucky enough to nab a powered seat, odds are there’s no place to set down your coffee or put down your gadgets. Furniture designers and airports are working to address that problem and one helpful solution might […]

Souvenir Sunday: bullish photo op at CLT

05/10/15

Sunday is Souvenir Sunday here at Stuck at The Airport – a day for taking a look at some of the fun, inexpensive items you can pick up when spending time at an airport. This week’s pick comes from the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT), which now has a branch of Whisky River, the popular uptown […]

The arrival: airports that do it right

05/09/15

[This is a slightly altered version of my “At the Airport” column published in USA TODAY in May 2015] Sometimes, the best part of going away is coming home. Or feeling at home in a new place. And for many travelers, that sensation begins at the airport. Sound designer Peter Comley relishes his return visits […]

More airport pods for nursing moms

05/08/15

Breastfeeding moms on the move have some new options for nursing their baby or pumping milk at JFK International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Newark-Liberty International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport. In the New York area, Mamava nursing pods (seen above) are now located at JFK in JetBlue T5 (Gate 12), at Newark’ Terminal B (near Gate […]

At MSP Airport: Treadmill Desks!

05/06/15

Here’s a great new airport amenity: treadmill desks!! Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport already has a 1.4 mile walking loop – now it has treadmill workstations as well. The three stations are free to use – for 15 minutes at a time – and each has a maximum speed of 2 miles per hour, with a […]

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