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At PHX: Customer Appreciation Day – with a chicken

10/01/09
Next Wednesday, October 7, during the first Customer Appreciation Day at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), passengers will be treated to free candy, newspapers, coffee samples and more. Some airport stores will be giving away free Arizona Republic newspapers. Others will hand out candy, snacks and post cards. Many airport restaurants will offer food →

Giant suitcase at Blackpool Int’l Airport

09/30/09
Blackpool International Airport (BLK), which hosted Britain’s first official major air show back in 1909, is celebrating 100 years of flying with a week of commemorative celebrations  – and this giant 10-foot tall suitcase. The suitcase was created by artist Paul Kondras.  But don’t worry: he didn’t try checking it in or taking it aboard →

Think you deserve a summer vacation?

06/12/09
Layoffs, salary cutbacks, and worries about the economy are making a lot of people re-think those summer vacations. But, that doesn’t mean you don’t really need – or deserve – a break. And if you can convince a panel of judges that you’re the person in the United States or Canada who’s the most deserving →

Free Wi-Fi and Free Fun at London City Airport

06/01/09
According to a short article in the Business Traveller blog, London City Airport in the city’s Royal Docks area, has joined the ranks of airports offering complimentary wireless Internet service. Hooray! A good time to use that free amenity might be during the airport’s 13th annual Fun Day, coming up on July 4th. There will →

Tidbits for travelers: Cashless cabins, clothes-free CEOs, and goopy garages

05/28/09
Cashless: On Monday, June 1st, American Airlines becomes the latest airline to go cashless. If you’re flying on an American Airlines flight in the continental U.S. or on a flight to or from Hawaii, Alaska and Canada and want to buy headsets, meals, snacks or alcoholic beverages, you’ll need a credit card to do so. →
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