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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

Delta is rewarding kind and courteous travelers

12/08/25

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 that will reward travelers for assorted moments of kindness. The campaign caps off Delta’s 100th Anniversary Celebrations and is designed to encourage, recognize and reward […]

New vending machines at BOS Logan dispense White Castle sliders, cheesecake & pizza

12/06/25

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), by the kids’ play area. One machine serves up boxes of hot sliders from fast-food chain White Castle, including beef sliders, cheese sliders and cheddar bacon […]

Free holiday movies at Tampa Int’l Airport

12/04/25

“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 also has free movies. On December 6, the holiday favorite “The Grinch” will be shown and on December 13 the “Elf” with Will Ferrell and […]

Wear your airport socks on National Sock Day

12/03/25

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 (RNO) sent us these today. Bonus: here are socks from Condor Airlines

No Real ID? TSA will charge $45 per trip to verify you

12/02/25

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 checkpoint without a Real ID, passport or some other acceptable form of identification. To cover the costs of the alt-ID program, which is set to […]

Leave your letter to Santa at the airport post box

11/30/25

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 with Santa, his elves and perhaps some reindeer. For kids (and adults….) with wish lists and letters for Santa, a few airports have already set […]