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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 […]

North to Alaska: Paint an Alaska Airlines Plane

08/22/08
Alaska is turning 50 in 2009 and Alaska Airlines is getting ready to celebrate by inviting kids who live in the 49th state to enter artwork for a “Paint the Plane” contest. Students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade (including public, private and home schools) can enter. The student with the winning design, as well […]

The airlines’ most precious cargo: your kids

08/06/08
Don’t be surprised if your next airplane seatmate has a Spiderman carry-on bag and elite frequent flier status. Millions of children between the ages of 5 and 14 fly alone every year, as what the airlines call “UMs” or unaccompanied minors. Many of these small-fry fliers travel year-round, shuttling back and forth between divorced parents […]

Free drinks for (some) kids on US Airways

08/01/08
Starting today, August 1, 2008, coach passengers on US AIRWAYS will have to pay for all beverages – including water. Free drinks will still be available for First class fliers, trans-Atlantic passengers, and those flying on US AIRWAYS Shuttle Flights. According to airline spokesperson, Michelle Mohr, there’s one more category of travelers exempt from this […]
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