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A few highlights from the APEX EXPO

09/19/12

I’m attending workshops and roving the booths at the exhibit hall during the APEX 2012 EXPO, a sprawling event dedicated to exploring and, hopefully improving the airline passenger experience. The exhibit hall is bulging with booths dedicated to movies and other forms of in-flight entertainment and the technology with which that entertainment is delivered. Here’s →

Spider-Man at JFK airport

08/23/12

As part of the American Airlines JFK Concert Series, cast members from Broadway’s Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark are scheduled to perform at Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport on on August 23rd and again on Friday, September 7. While AA’s webpage about the series doesn’t give much information, Playbill lists the performance →

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When travel gives you lemons, drink free airport lemonade

08/09/12

To help travelers relax, many airports offer some form of summertime entertainment. For example, San Francisco International Airport has a You Are Hear summer concert series, Dulles International Airport hosts a Jazz Series and Vancouver International Airport offers DJs, live entertainment, free samples of treats and sweets, and $10 lunch specials all summer long during →

Best strip clubs near airports?

07/20/12

The “Add your comment here” section of web articles and blog postings certainly has its pros and cons. The comments I like best (of course) are those that praise my work. But far more valuable messages come from readers who add thoughtful responses, share related tidbits and who are kind when they point out →

Attractions to visit on your way to the airport

07/19/12

I call it “Do I dare?” time. That hour or two at the end of a business trip when I’ve wrapped up my work, packed up my stuff, printed out my boarding pass and don’t really have to leave for the airport just yet. Do I dare use that time to squeeze in a visit →

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Kid Band Week at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

07/13/12

Each week, travelers passing through Austin-Bergstrom International Airport have 15 chances to enjoy live music.. Next week there’s an extra special treat: the Austin airport is hosting the sixth annual “Kid Band Week.” From Monday, July 16 to Friday, July 20, 2012, young bands will play on the Asleep at the Wheel stage at Ray →

JFK Terminal 8 celebrates Pride week with “Priscilla” performance

06/20/12

Can’t get to Broadway? Try the airport. JFK International Airport Terminal 8 will be celebrating Pride Week with two live performances by cast members from the production of Bette Midler’s Priscilla. Details below →

At some airports: iPads, balloons and movies

06/08/12

Who says airports aren’t full of entertainment? iPads for everyone The company that installed complimentary iPads for passenger use near some gates in Terminals 2 and 3 at JFK and in LaGuardia’s Terminal D, plans to expand the concept to other areas of LaGuardia and to Minneapolis-St. Paul International and Toronto Pearson International airports within →

Travel tidbits: airport entertainment & fun airport factoids

05/17/12

Travel tidbits: airport entertainment & fun airport factoids →

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IMAX movies coming to Hong Kong Airport

03/08/12

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