More airports now welcome non-ticketed guests
We’re delighted that an increasing number of airports are adding gate pass programs that allow non-ticketed guests to go through airport security lanes to shop, dine and spend more time →
Airports deck the halls for the holidays
Here’s a quick tour of some of the festive decorations and holiday events at airports this year. And some tips on when Santa might be at your airport. At Portland →
Places we want to go. Things we want to do.
Lots of people are taking this week to look back at some of their favorite adventures from the past year. And we will too. But let’s start the week with →
Elves at the Louisville Airport + Free Covid tests at SEA+ JetBlue’s first lounge
Pixie Pilot & Jingle Jet making merry at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Airports around the country go all out during the holiday season with decorations, live music, visits from →
This airport has cribbage tables for travelers
Here’s a charming, new airport amenity. The Customer Experience Team at Maine’s Portland International Jetport (PWM), gained loads of fans a while back when they set up communal jigsaw-puzzle tables →
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 →