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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]