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North to Alaska: Paint an Alaska Airlines Plane

08/22/08
Alaska is turning 50 in 2009 and Alaska Airlines is getting ready to celebrate by inviting kids who live in the 49th state to enter artwork for a “Paint the Plane” contest. Students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade (including public, private and home schools) can enter. The student with the winning design, as well […]

Free airport Wi-Fi. Here’s how to – try to – get it.

08/15/08
Here’s a link to a useful article from Joel Johnson at Popular Mechanics that rounds up useful tips on how to snag free wireless Internet access at airports. Johnson also offer a bonus tip: how to find a working airport power outlet when one of those newfangled advertiser-sponsored charging stations aren’t nearby: “…[S]imply seek out […]

Love the – tax-free – layover at Texas Airports

08/15/08
Several states around the country declare a sales-tax-free weekend at the end of summer. Texas is one of them. So why not do some back-to-school shopping at the airport? Today through Sunday (Aug 15-17) travelers stopping at any Texas airport including Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), can buy […]

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 […]

On-line museums of interest to air travelers

07/22/08
Hooray! The summer 2008 edition of the MOOM – the Museum of Online Museums – has been posted. Pretty much everything on the list, from the Virtual Typewriter Museum to the Museum of Corporate Neckties (yes, there are airline ties in there) is pretty special. But since this is a blog about (mostly…) airports and […]

Irritated by those new $25 baggage check fees?

05/06/08
Yesterday, May 5th, United, Continental, Delta, Northwest and US Airways began charging non-exempt passengers $25 for checking a second bag. Soon it will also cost extra to check a second bag on American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, Air Tran, and JetBlue. Want that money back? The Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Group has announced a […]

Flying somewhere this weekend?

04/30/08
Even if you’re staying home, here’s a great way to save some cash and get some culture. Bank of America’s Museums on US program offers free admission to more than 70 museums around the country on the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. All you need to do is show an ID […]

Fresh – free – tunes for travelers at O’Hare Airport

04/22/08
On Wednesday, April 23rd, Chicago’s O’Hare Airport is celebrating the launch of its new overhead music program with a free live music showcase featuring four nationally-known Chicago-area musicians: Blues singer and guitarist Lonnie Brooks Polka artist Eddie Blazonczyk, Jr. Singer-songwriter Kelly Hogan Classical violinist Rachel Barton-Pine The concert will take place between 11 a.m. and […]

Airports offer free phone calls, free shoe shines, and more

04/10/08
Travelers may not be able to avoid escalating airfares and those pesky fuel surcharges, but those in the know can at least enjoy the freebies some airports still offer. Some examples: free shoe shines at Los Angeles International Airport. Free local phone calls at Sioux Gateway Airport and Reno-Tahoe International Airport. And free motorcycle parking […]
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