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Charming new playspace at Albany Int’l Airport

11/07/25

Airports across the country are dealing wiht the fallout of having federal workers being forced to show up and work without pay and, now, the chaos and confusion cause by the FAA-mandated reduction in flights. But there are still fresh airport amenities to celebrate. Like this charming new spot on Concourse B at Albany International →

Two airports get new play areas for kids

01/19/25

Airport play areas come in handy if you’re traveling with kids who need to burn off some energy before the flight. We can’t promise you that all airports offer this amenity, but we’re pleased to share news of two airports with fresh play spaces for kids. In South Carolina, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is teaming →

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Airport Amenity of the Week: My First Flight Buttons

08/28/24

Whether you’re a kid or an adult, your first flight on an airplane is a big deal. Virginia’s Norfolk International Airport (ORF) gets that. And, clearly, the folks who work at the airport remember that scared, giddy feeling of taking that first flight. Like many other airports, ORF is on target to break passenger records →

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How to keep you and your kids from going crazy at the airport

10/25/18

The holidays are just around the corner. Here are some tips to keeping you and your kids entertained at airports. →

Pop-up lounge at O’Hare Airport – for kids

08/02/17

A pop-up lounge for kids is at O'Hare International Airport this summer, honoring the airport's namesake, Butch O'Hare. →

Airports add pet potties & play areas; dump pay phones, banks

03/21/17

A new study from ACI-NA list amenities that airports will be adding, and some they'll be let fade away. →

Cat in the Hat at LAX Airport

03/02/17

It's Dr. Seuss Day and they will be celebrating at LAX today with police officers reading to kids (and adults) and an appearance by the Cat in the Hat! →

Bonus airport amenities

12/20/16

Airports bring new new amenities for kids and Holiday Happenings for everyone i →

Drink coffee, eat a kid’s meal to stop hunger

09/06/15

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 →

Now it’s all about Santa’s trip

12/02/14

Now that all that turkey business is over with, it’s time to start watching the skies for Santa. NORAD – the North American Aerospace Defense Command – is already on the job with its NORAD Tracks Santa website, which has a holiday countdown, games, activities, Santa data and more in eight languages: English, French, Spanish, →

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