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Very old food and classic old cars

10/23/26

Our museum team is on assigment in Tacoma, WA this week and hit the jackpot on day one in terms of treasures that tickle our fancy. When in Tacoma, we always stop in at the Washington State History Museum to visit our buddies, Dave and Dandy, the now-taxidermied oxen that pulled the covered wagon pioneer […]

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Airport and Airline Resources

The history of airline meals in 7 courses – in Seattle

KLM reveals miniature Delft Blue house #107

United’s status match offer (do it) + more AmEx lounges

Alaska Airlines news + SJC gate pass program + awards for us

Tickets for new Qantas 18-hour nonstop flight between New York & Sydney begin August 2027

World’s Best Airlines, according to Skytrax

I flew to four Pacific Northwest Airports and didn’t go through a security check once

What’s old is new again: United testing food delivery to the gate

Listen to this. But maybe not on a plane

Alaska Airlines spreading its wings to Athens & Paris

The ultimate journey: art coffins

10/15/26

On assignment in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Stuck at the Airport team spent an afternoon at the Museum of International Folk Art, which houses the largest collection of international folk art in the world. While there, we ended up contemplating final journeys, thanks to an exhibit of artist-made coffins from Ghana. The Art Underground: […]

“Straight to Gate” remote security program coming to SFO Airport

10/13/26

It’s working in Massachusetts. So why not California? The Logan Airport Remote Terminal in Framingham, about 25 miles west of Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), allows eligible Delta and JetBlue passengers to complete the airport security process remotely. They then board a bus and get dropped off post-security at Logan Airport. Their screened, checked bags […]

5 Things We Love About: the Grand Hyatt DFW

10/12/26

The Grand Hyatt DFW, located inside Terminal D at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) was already on the books as one of the best in-the-airport hotels. A recent $34 million glow-up has made it even better. Beyond it’s glam and convenience, the Grand Hyatt DFW has long held a special place in my heart. […]

The history of airline meals in 7 courses – in Seattle

10/12/26

Last February, we flew to Portland International Airport (PDX) to join 150 foodies and avgeeks at Loyal Legion Beer Hall for an event that promised to take us on a tasty tour of airline history in 7 courses. The dinner was designed by former Emmy-award winning “Simpsons” writer-turned culinary connoisseur, Bill Oakley as a tour […]

KLM reveals miniature Delft Blue house #107

10/08/26

Want a free house? KLM, the Netherlands’ flag carrier, gives them away for free. There’s a catch, of course. The houses are just 4 inches tall. But they’re the very collectible keepsakes given to business class passengers flying on long haul KLM flights. Each house is filled with Dutch gin. And each is part of […]

United’s status match offer (do it) + more AmEx lounges

10/08/26

United Airlines is running a great status match offer for elite Delta Air Lines and American Airlines travelers. Apply by October 15 and, if you qualifty, you’ll get United elite perks for 90 days – right through they busy holiday season. Once you’re in, you’ll have those 90 days to hit a spending target linked […]