We’re big fans of very nice airport hotels for the view, the convenience and for some of the unusual amenities some at-the-airport hotels offer. And during our most recent stay at the recently refurbished Grand Hyatt DFW, located inside DFW’s D Terminal, we learned that Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) was putting finishing touches […]
Alaska, Delta and Southwest Airlines offer programs that allow passengers to check up to a case of wine for free from select cities in California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho. And, now, thanks to the expansion of Southwest Airline’s Sip and Ship program, passengers 21 and older can also check up to a case of wine […]
Salt Lake City International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) recently held a ribbon cutting event to mark the official completion of a 12 year, $5.1 billion infrastructure project that has now completely replaced the old airport with a modern new facility. At the celebration, the airport premiered a commissioned airport theme by Kurt […]
Here’s a good reason to go to an airport: to eat! And here are two great airport food events that might be worth traveling for. Houston Airports – operators of William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) – is hosting a pre-security, open-to-the public Flavor Fest at each airport in November. […]
Big airports operate around the clock with red eye departures and early morning arrivals. Singapore’s Changi Airport knows all about that. Close to 8000 passenger flights are scheduled to depart Changi between midnight and 6 am in just this quarter, a 17% increase over last year at this time. Over the course of the year, […]
We’re big fans of very nice airport hotels for the view, the convenience and for some of the unusual amenities some at-the-airport hotels offer. And during our most recent stay at the recently refurbished Grand Hyatt DFW, located inside DFW’s D Terminal, we learned that Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) was putting finishing touches […]
Alaska, Delta and Southwest Airlines offer programs that allow passengers to check up to a case of wine for free from select cities in California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho. And, now, thanks to the expansion of Southwest Airline’s Sip and Ship program, passengers 21 and older can also check up to a case of wine […]
Salt Lake City International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) recently held a ribbon cutting event to mark the official completion of a 12 year, $5.1 billion infrastructure project that has now completely replaced the old airport with a modern new facility. At the celebration, the airport premiered a commissioned airport theme by Kurt […]
Here’s a good reason to go to an airport: to eat! And here are two great airport food events that might be worth traveling for. Houston Airports – operators of William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) – is hosting a pre-security, open-to-the public Flavor Fest at each airport in November. […]
Big airports operate around the clock with red eye departures and early morning arrivals. Singapore’s Changi Airport knows all about that. Close to 8000 passenger flights are scheduled to depart Changi between midnight and 6 am in just this quarter, a 17% increase over last year at this time. Over the course of the year, […]
{This is a slighlty different version of our story that appeared on Fodor’s Travel} Airport food is notoriously expensive. And telling travelers with no airline status or expensive branded credit card to “just go to the lounge” doesn’t cut it. So here are some tips that will help the rest of us save some cash […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has pushed back the start date for new flight disruption rules that will limit some passenger rights. Currently DOT’s passenger protection rules require airlines to provide passengers with meal vouchers, hotel rooms and other assistance during delays due to a wide variety of situations considered to be under an […]
While plans move forward to rename Nashville International Airport (BNA) in honor of Dolly Parton, the airport is joining worldwide celebrations for Dolly Day, on September 25. Here’s what’s on the schedule, which runs from 9 to 5, of course. Dolly Songs on the BNA Stage BNA’s live music stage (C/D exit area near Green […]
Yesterday, we gathered up some of the new concessions offerings recently arrived and coming soon to several airports around the county, including Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Nashville International Airport. The list doesn’t end there. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) just announced 17 new dining and retail stores selected for […]