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June 10, 2026; Greensboro, N.C., Alaska Airlines debuts Seattle World Cup host city livery in partnership with SeattleFWC26 for World Cup 2026. credit: Joe Nicholson/Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines’ World Cup livery

06/11/26

Back in April, American Airlines debuted a special sports-themed aircraft livery on a Boeing 737-800 to mark its role as Official North American Airline Supplier of the 2026 FIFA World Cup 26 in partnership with Qatar Airways. The airline has also rolled out soccer-themed amenity kits packaged in clear containers that can be repurposed as stadium-legal […]

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Alaska Airlines’ World Cup livery

“Save a life, not a bag” campaign for air travelers

Alaska Airlines debuts swanky PDX lounge + SEA & MIA Airports celebrate soccer

Horizon Air’s fun ‘Toy Story 5’ livery

Alaska Airlines now flies between Seattle and London

JetBlue’s Blueprint livery is back

See KLM’s new limited-edition miniature Delft Blue House

Flight attendant fashion at the Museum of Flight

Wine flies free on these 2 airlines

Let’s talk about airline sizing restrictions

Airports deck the halls for the holidays

12/15/25

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 International Airport (PDX), there will be free cider and crafts for kids on Saturday, December 20 all day long at the Loyal Legion beer hall […]

Places we want to go. Things we want to do.

12/15/25

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 a round-up of some of the “want” activities and destinations we’ve been keeping in our inbox. A while back we spent 10 days in South […]

Elves at the Louisville Airport + Free Covid tests at SEA+ JetBlue’s first lounge

12/11/25

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 Santa and other festive events. At Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), the activities include the adorable antics of Pixie Pilot and Jingle Jet, a […]

This airport has cribbage tables for travelers

12/10/25

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 to entertain and relax travelers waiting for their flights. Now, just in time for the busy holiday travel season, Portland International Jetport has a new […]

Despite headwinds, global airlines expect a profitable 2026

12/09/25

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 airline trade group representing about 360 airlines, expects passenger numbers to reach 5.2 billion in 2026, up 4.4% from 2025. IATA is also forecasting a […]

Ice-skating at Munich Airport during the Holiday Market

12/09/25

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, visitors can skate all day on the Munich International Airport ice rink for a fee of €5 (about $5.80 US). Skate rental is available for […]