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No whining: Vino Volo now at San Antonio International Airport

11/12/08

Vino Volo, which has been steadily opening soothing wine-tasting restaurants at airports around the country, officially opens another one today (November 12th) at San Antonio International Airport (SAT). Coming soon: a second branch at Philadelphia International Airport and a new branch at Newark Liberty airport. →

Rewards for voting

11/04/08

Election Day is finally here, so get out there and vote. Need a little incentive to go stand on line at the polling station? How about free stuff? My local cupcake shop is giving voters free baby cupcakes today and my local Starbucks is participating in the nationwide promotion offering a free cup of Tall →

New snacking options at O’Hare International Airport

11/03/08

Layovers just got more dangerous (diet-wise) at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Nuts on Clark opened locations in Terminals 1 and 2. A branch of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is now open in Terminal 1. And a second Garrett Popcorn Shops location is now open in Terminal 1. You’re probably already familiar with the treats offered →

Can I get an ‘Amen’ for changes at O’Hare International Airport?

10/27/08

According to a recent column in the Chicago Tribune, city aviation commissioner Richard Rodriguez wants O’Hare airport to be a hipper, happier, more happening place. “Viewing the airports as more than a stopover, Rodriguez wants to increase travelers’ exposure to local culture so they return to Chicago, perhaps next time on vacation rather than on →

Airplane meal service – courtesy Delta pilots

09/05/08

File under: those were the days…. According to this entry by archives manager Marie Force in the Delta Air Lines blog today, back in the 1930’s the airline’s on-board meals were served by pilots. She writes: In 1936, Delta flew the Lockheed 10 Electras, which cruised 160 miles per hour and held 10 passengers, 2 →

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United Airlines: Yes, for now, on meals for Europe-bound passengers

09/03/08

Hold the mayo! Yesterday, United Airlines sent out a “never mind” notice about its plan to begin charging for economy-class meals on flights to Europe from Dulles International Airport. That’s good news for folks trying to figure out how they were going to pack a meal (or two) into their already-full carry-on bags. Meanwhile, over →

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New eats and treats at Boston Logan & Nashville Int’l airports

08/14/08

Nantucket Island’s Cisco Brewery has lent its name – and sent its beers, wines and spirits – to the newly opened Cisco Brew Pub at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Look for it in Terminal B (American Airlines). In addition to seafood and pub fare, the menu includes ales and lagers from the brewery, wines →

Love the layover: Encounter Restaurant at LAX

08/05/08

Don’t let the scaffolding fool you: While the landmark Theme Building in the center of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about to undergo a year-long $9 million restoration, the space-age themed Encounter Restaurant at the top of the building will remain open. In February 2007, a 1,000-pound, 5-foot by 10-foot section of stucco coating →

Free drinks for (some) kids on US Airways

08/01/08

Starting today, August 1, 2008, coach passengers on US AIRWAYS will have to pay for all beverages – including water. Free drinks will still be available for First class fliers, trans-Atlantic passengers, and those flying on US AIRWAYS Shuttle Flights. According to airline spokesperson, Michelle Mohr, there’s one more category of travelers exempt from this →

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Looks what’s popped up at Chicago O’Hare International Airport

07/16/08

Garrett Popcorn Shops, well-known and much loved around Chicago for more than 50 years now, has opened its first airport location at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. This first branch is in Terminal 3, near Gate H1. Another branch should pop up soon in Terminal 1, between Gates B9 and B10. In addition to the cheese-flavored →

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