Despite headwinds, global airlines expect a profitable 2026
It’s been a tough year for many parts of the aviation industry, with plenty to worry about in 2026 and beyond. But the International Air Transport Assocation (IATA), a global →
Ice-skating at Munich Airport during the Holiday Market
Ice-skating – and curling – at Munich International Airport As part of its annual Christmas and Winter Market, Munich International Airport also offers ice-skating, along with curling. While not free, →
Delta is rewarding kind and courteous travelers
It’s not just the DOT that wants airline passengers to be kind and courteous this holiday season. Delta Air Lines has rolled out a Centennial Cheer program for the holiday →
New vending machines at BOS Logan dispense White Castle sliders, cheesecake & pizza
Three new automated food delivery kiosks – also known as vending machines – are up and running in the satellite concourse in Terminal A at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), →
Free holiday movies at Tampa Int’l Airport
“The Grinch” and “Elf” for free at TPA Tampa International Airport (TPA) has a giant flamingo greeting travelers in the main terminal year round. During this holiday season the airport →
Wear your airport socks on National Sock Day
Today, December 4, is National Sock Day and a great time to celebrate some of the airpor-themed socks we’ve spotted. Let us know which pairs we’ve missed. Reno-Tahoe International Airport →
No Real ID? TSA will charge $45 per trip to verify you
A few weeks ago, the Transportation Security Admnistration announced in the Federal Register that it would be setting up a verification program for passengers who show up at the TSA →
Leave your letter to Santa at the airport post box
It started before Thanksgiving, but now pretty much every airport you pass through is decorated for the holidays. Many will be offering special holiday concerts and visits or photo ops →
Holiday travel: lots of plans, tight budgets
More travelers, but more couchsurfing and slimmed-down plans (This is s slightly different version of a story we prepared for NBC News online) A record number of Americans will travel →
UPDATED: Black Friday/Cyber Monday /Travel Tuesday + beyond
Black Friday/Cyber Monday/Travel Tuesday travel deals to check out Many Black Friday/Cyber Monday/Travel Tuesday offers from hotels, airlines, cruise lines, tour operators, travel gear companies and others are already in →
Safe travels on Thanksgiving
Thanks to the LaGuardia Airport Terminal B turkey for helping us wish you a happy and safe Thanskgiving holiday. Be sure to see check in late Thursday for our holiday →
Ready for Thanksgiving travel?
Thanks to the record number of travelers expected to travel this holiday, weather woes and the usual list of things that can go wrong with any trip, airports are likely →
PDX llamas + D.B. Cooper Hijacking Anniversary
Those charming therapy llamas, Panda and Beni, will be pretending to be reindeers at Portland International Airport (PDX) this holidy season with visits starting Tuesday 24 and repeating every week →
Airport statues: Rocky at PHL + Franco at PIT
Yo, Adrian. And everyone else. Next time you find yourself at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), be sure to stop by Terminal A -West to snap a selflie with the Rocky →
San Diego Int’l Airport expands visitor pass program
San Diego International Airport (SAN), which recently opened a brand new Terminal 1, is expanding its visitor pass program allowing non-ticketed guests to visit the terminals. Until now, visitors could →