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Airports empty – but busy

05/25/20
Airports keeping busy As travel begins, very slowly, to gear up, most airports still feel quite empty. But that doesn’t mean airport teams aren’t keeping busy. Someone was having fun with the airport code for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): Denver International Airport (DEN) shared some very corny jokes: Dallas Love Field (DAL) is celebrating →

Do you miss shopping for souvenirs at airports?

03/31/20
The “stay home” command in response to COVID-19 is keeping us out of airports. Besides the travel, what we’re really missing are all the souvenir-shopping opportunities airports offer. So this week we’ll share some of the fun and offbeat souvenirs we’ve spotted at airports here and there. First up: themed candy “poop.” We’re not sure →

Grounded. For now

03/15/20
The fallout from the coronavirus got much worse over the weekend. Seattle, Los Angles, New York and other cities ordered restaurants and bars closed and put a ban on how many people could gather in public spaces. United Airlines, American Airlines and many other airlines grounded flights and announced major cuts in the days and →

Fewer flights, but TSA + airports still fighting germs

03/13/20
Pretty much every airline is spooling out schedule cuts in response to reduced passenger demand, concerns about coronavirus and government-imposed restriction. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Etihad, Norwegian and Singapore Airlines are just a few carriers that have made serious schedule adjustments in the past few days. Fewer planes will be in the skies, but →

Qantas has a fun new safety video

02/25/20
Qantas Airways is celebrating its 100th anniversary with some classic throwback action. First up is this new in-flight safety video featuring ‘80s mullets, ‘70s moustaches, 1940s flying boats and 1920s propeller aircraft. The safety video briefing features modern-day Qantas crew members in carefully recreated historical settings onboard aircraft and in airport terminals. Qantas has also put together an →

Help upgrade the food at O’Hare International Airport

02/11/20
Have you ever complained about the food at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD)? If so, here’s your chance to make a difference. The airport is partnering once again with HMSHost and inviting chefs of all abilities from across the country to enter the Channel Your Inner Chef competition. Entrants may be “aspiring, connoisseur, or otherwise.” The →
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