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Homework assignment for those wayward Northwest pilots

10/27/09
What were those two Northwest pilots up to when they missed the turn-off for Minneapolis last week? “Going over their schedules” on their laptop computers is the latest explanation. I liked some of the other theories that were floating around better. Like the one about an alien abduction.  Now that would have been interesting. But →

Fun stuff at Frankfurt City Airport

08/31/09
Last week, while on a very long layover at Frankfurt Airport, I spent a few hours shopping, snoozing, snacking, and hanging around the upstairs food court in Terminal 2 waiting for someone to show up at the Czech Airlines ticket counter. Just beyond the food court, there’s an outdoor Visitor’s Terrace.  And, after writing a →

Tidbits for travelers: Jack Daniel’s at IAH, messy passengers, and some creepy people

07/18/09
Jack Daniel’s at IAH Don’t know how I missed this in real time, but in June (2009), Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) rolled out the black and white carpet to welcome the world’s first Jack Daniel’s-themed airport store.  Located in Terminal D, near Gate 6, the  duty free/retail shop is stocked with shirts, hats →

Kids Forest now at Amsterdam Schiphol

05/07/09
Parents traveling with kids are always thankful to find a children’s play area at an airport that gives kids a chance to work off some energy and maybe get tired out enough to sleep on the plane. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has several really great play areas for children, but now it has something even better: →

Mister Rogers back at Pittsburgh Int’l Airport

02/24/09
After a six-month vacation, the Mister Rogers exhibit at Pittsburgh International Airport is back in place at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Repaired, refurbished and now technologically up-to-date, the exhibit still includes one of Mister  Rogers’ signature sweaters, his sneakers, a miniature Neighborhood of Make Believe and clay models of the show’s characters, including King Friday →

Airports offer sweet treats for Valentine’s Day

02/11/09
This month, my “At the Airport” column in USAToday.com is all about Valentine’s Day specials at the nation’s airport.  Here’s a link to the column and, below, some highlights. Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, so frequent travelers have a good chance of working out those plans to touch down in the same →
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