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On Monday, journalists gathered at Hawaiian Airlines’ Honolulu headquarters for the carrier’s first global media day and the announcement that the airline is adding lie-flat seats to the premium cabins on its fleet of A330 aircraft. During the event, refreshments were laid out for the attendees. And in with the coffee, water, fruit and trail […]

Here’s an easy way to help out a good cause when you’re at an airport. Airport restaurant and concession operator Paradies is raising funds to feed hungry children in America through the Dine Out for No Kid Hungry® program. Throughout September, Paradies will donate 25 cents for every cup of coffee sold in its food […]

  Hudson Group has brought back its free coffee program for uniformed members of the US and Canadian Armed Forces. From now through July 4, (including Memorial Day weekend, Victoria Day, Canada Day and July 4) Hudson cafes in airports and transit terminals across North America will be offering uniformed service members a complimentary cup […]

Today, Friday  May 15, is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (Why? Who cares? It’s a cookie holiday!) To celebrate the day, DoubleTree by Hilton, a brand known for serving arriving guests a warm chocolate chip cookie, will be handing out cookie galore in their hotels and beyond. If you’re checking in to any of the […]

Ready with that tax return? Whether you’re writing a check to Uncle Sam this year or he’s writing one to you, the stress of preparing your taxes may leave you yearning for a vacation, but fretting over your travel budget. Help is on the way. Some hotels and restaurants around the country are coming to […]

It’s only Thursday, but we’re declaring the free car wash offered at Spokane International Airport the airport amenity of the week. Opened in November – right before big Thanksgiving travel rush – the car wash at GEG is already quite popular. Complimentary for anyone who parks in the airport garages ($10/day) or on in the […]

On Monday, journalists gathered at Hawaiian Airlines’ Honolulu headquarters for the carrier’s first global media day and the announcement that the airline is adding lie-flat seats to the premium cabins on its fleet of A330 aircraft. During the event, refreshments were laid out for the attendees. And in with the coffee, water, fruit and trail […]

Here’s an easy way to help out a good cause when you’re at an airport. Airport restaurant and concession operator Paradies is raising funds to feed hungry children in America through the Dine Out for No Kid Hungry® program. Throughout September, Paradies will donate 25 cents for every cup of coffee sold in its food […]

  Hudson Group has brought back its free coffee program for uniformed members of the US and Canadian Armed Forces. From now through July 4, (including Memorial Day weekend, Victoria Day, Canada Day and July 4) Hudson cafes in airports and transit terminals across North America will be offering uniformed service members a complimentary cup […]

Today, Friday  May 15, is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (Why? Who cares? It’s a cookie holiday!) To celebrate the day, DoubleTree by Hilton, a brand known for serving arriving guests a warm chocolate chip cookie, will be handing out cookie galore in their hotels and beyond. If you’re checking in to any of the […]

Ready with that tax return? Whether you’re writing a check to Uncle Sam this year or he’s writing one to you, the stress of preparing your taxes may leave you yearning for a vacation, but fretting over your travel budget. Help is on the way. Some hotels and restaurants around the country are coming to […]

It’s only Thursday, but we’re declaring the free car wash offered at Spokane International Airport the airport amenity of the week. Opened in November – right before big Thanksgiving travel rush – the car wash at GEG is already quite popular. Complimentary for anyone who parks in the airport garages ($10/day) or on in the […]

I’m a big fan of free. Especially at the airport. So here are a few of the items I included in a slide show of great airport promotions that I put together for CNBC Road Warrior. Volunteers at Indiana’s Fort Wayne International Airport welcome arriving passengers with a cheery greeting and a complimentary cookie baked […]

You might learn something new next time you take a Virgin American flight. Starting February 1, free audio and video lectures from the popular series The Great Courses will be available on the airline’s Red in-flight entertainment system. The series library runs to more than 530 titles and covers everything from history and music to […]

Sunday was a big day for football fans (especially fans of the Seattle Seawhawks and the New England Patriots, of course) and airlines are helping get the celebrations for Super Bowl XLIX underway. To celebrate the Seahawks win, Alaska Airlines is offering a free drink to everyone on a flight leaving Seattle on Monday, January […]