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During Derby weekend, there are winners off the track

05/05/24

[This is a slightly different version of a story we prepared first for NBC News; photo courtesy Louisville Tourism) The Kentucky Derby, long known as “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” may be on its way to becoming some of the most expensive two minutes in sports. Ticket prices for the iconic horse race have more […]

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This small Missouri city is determined not to fleece eclipse visitors

04/07/24

(This is a slightly different version of a story we wrote for NBC News) Perryville, MO is rolling out the red carpet for eclipse visitors and keeping costs down It will take more than the moon blocking out the face of the sun for Emily Gegg and Amanda Schwent to charge more for moonsicles. The […]

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Travel treats on tap at LAS Airport

02/05/24

If you’re flying to Las Vegas for the Super Bowl game, or the festivities surrounding it, be sure to stop for a selfie with the giant “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign replica near baggage claim in Terminal 3 at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). That’s just one of the many spots in the airport you’ll […]

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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 […]

Airport Arrivals: Burning Man +Beyoncé

08/27/23

Reno-Tahoe International Airport loves the Burners Burning Man 2023 is underway in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. And about 20,000 of the 80,000 or so attendees make their way to the event through Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). The airport is an old hand at welcoming and sending off the festival goers. So, when the party is […]

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Swifties at San Jose Airport + Authors at MCI + Musical Astronauts at Seattle’s Museum of Flight

07/27/23

San Jose Airport is Ready for Taylor Swift Fans Thousands of Taylor Swift fans, known as “Swifties,” will be flying into San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) this week on their way to Levi’s Stadium, where Swift will be performing on July 28 and 29 as part of her Eras Tour. The airport is ready […]

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Did you turn off the lights for Earth Hour?

03/26/23

Millions of people and thousands of places did. Earth Hour is an annual “lights off” event that asks individuals and institutions around the globe to go dark for 60 minutes to show symbolic support for the planet and raise awareness of the environmental issues affecting it. Sure, it sounds a bit woo-woo. But Earth Hour […]

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Travel Tidbits From An Airport Near You

11/02/22

TSA May Still Make You Wear A Mask The Supreme Court on Monday let stand a ruling that allows the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to require mask-wearing on planes, trains, and other forms of transport. The TSA stopped enforcing a mask mandate in April of this year after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s […]

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Travel News from Airports Near You

10/13/22

Airports around the country are staying busy this week with everything from the introduction of a new digital concierge at DFW to celebrity sightings, Hispanic Heritage Month and Fossil Day celebrations, and shopping tips.

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