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Free museum tours in 28 cities this weekend

10/31/08

Traveling this weekend? (Photo: courtesy Adam Blanchette) Whatever city you’re in, there’s probably a museum offering free admission as part of Bank of America’s Museums on Us program. During the first full weekend of each month, Bank of America ATM, credit and check cardholders get free access to 70 museums and cultural institutions in 28 […]

Win stuff today – Oct 17th – at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int’l Airport

10/17/08

As part of today’s customer appreciation party at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) they’re giving away some really cool stuff. Here’s the list: 300 Caramel Candy Apples 500 Pocket Massagers 500 Luggage Tags 1,000 Candy Bars 1,000 Newspapers 1,000 Thank You Cards 4,000 Luggage Finders 11,000 Bottles of Water 15,000 Godiva Chocolate Squares A set […]

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Pillows for passengers – free for a cause

10/10/08

To draw attention to their contract negotiations, to protest “chaotic air travel for passengers” and highlight what they feel are poor working conditions, American Airlines flight attendants will be handing out travel pillows today – Friday Oct 10th – at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, New York’s LaGuardia Airport and at airports in Miami and Los […]

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LAX FlyAway bus raises fares

10/09/08

The last time I visited Los Angeles it cost close to $50 to take a (not very clean) cab ride from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to a downtown hotel. The ride back to the airport on the clean, comfortable, and non-stop LAX FlyAway bus from Union Station cost just $4. There was even free […]

Airlines offer early Valentines and free books

10/03/08

Beating up on the airlines is highly entertaining – and way too easy these days. But let’s give credit when credit is due. This week, Alaska Airlines plucked a popular Pacific Northwest jazz festival from the clutches of death. For several years now, Oregon’s Portland Jazz Festival has been one of country’s top jazz showcases, […]

Today and tomorrow: party at Boston Logan Terminal B

10/01/08

“Industry experts” like to say that anyone who travels these days has plenty of discretionary income to spend at the airport. But after you’ve paid for your plane ticket, and paid to park you car, check your bag and mail home those scissors you forgot to take out of your bag, how much extra cash […]

Boston Logan International Airport

Free tickets for some Southwest Passengers at BWI today

09/15/08

Feeling lucky? Today Southwest Airlines is celebrating 15 years of service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). The airline is offering special on-line “DING!” fares for travel to and from BWI and handing out free anniversary cookies at the airport. Many travelers waiting for their flights at BWI will also have a chance to […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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