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Airports offer contests, coupons and karaoke

12/10/09
The number of people buying plane tickets may be down, but that’s not stopping the nation’s airports from getting all gussied up in their holiday best. And while everyone’s budget is tighter than usual, travelers will still find plenty of airports hosting contests, carolers, karaoke and opportunities for a last-minute heart-to-heart with Kris Kringle.  In […]

Fort Wayne International: World’s Sweetest Airport?

12/09/09
Sometime in 1998 Larry Thompson flew into Fort Wayne International Airport, walked out the front doors of the terminal and took a deep breath. “Instead of smelling jet fuel, I smelled the cookies from the bakery across the street. It was like being welcomed home.” Thompson mentioned that “Welcome Home” smell a year later, when […]

Cookie Contest at Fort Wayne International Airport

12/03/09
Since 1999, arriving passengers at Indiana’s Fort Wayne International Airport have been welcomed to town by local volunteers handing out free cookies made by a local bakery. It’s a charming tradition and sometime next week airport officials figure they’ll be giving some lucky passenger the airport’s millionth cookie – along with a heap-o-prizes. To commemorate […]

Souvenir Sunday: space stuff from Kona International Airport

11/29/09
The Kona International Airport (KOA), on Hawaii (The Big Island),  is charming, but really very tiny. There are ten gates between two terminals and the waiting areas are outside, in small courtyards that offer limited shade. Amenity-wise, there’s not much. Still, you’ll want to arrive at the airport early enough to spend some time at […]

Even more airport freebies for Thanksgiving travelers

11/25/09
In addition to the airport freebies I wrote about yesterday here at StuckatTheAirport.com, we have a few more airport events and giveaways to seek out during your Thanksgiving trek through the airport: If you’re traveling through Boston’s Logan International Airport or Seattle-Tacoma International Airport today (Wed. Nov 25, 2009) look around for the “Fareologists” from […]

More airport freebies – for people & pets – for Thanksgiving travel

11/24/09
It may be stressful traveling this week through the nation’s airports, but there are some freebies and special events being rolled out that you may find useful and entertaining. In addition to the events we listed yesterday at Boston’s Logan International Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Airport, you’ll find: Two days of free valet parking at […]

Airport freebies for Thanksgiving travelers

11/23/09
Getting ready for Thanksgiving travel? Many airports will be hosting special events and handing out freebies this week. Here are few to get you started. On Wednesday (November 25th, 2009) at Boston’s Logan International Airport (BOS): Every 15 minutes, from 9 am until 6 pm, Curious George will be handing out candy and activity books […]

Souvenir Sunday at Honolulu International Airport (HNL)

11/22/09
There’s a major and much needed modernization program going on at Honolulu International Airport (HNL).  Shops, restaurants and public areas are being upgraded, but I’m happy to report that no one is going to lay a finger on what many people consider to be the best part of this airport:  the cultural gardens. Surrounding the […]
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