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DOT pushes back rollout of new disruption rules

10/16/26

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has pushed back the start date for new flight disruption rules that will limit some passenger rights. Currently DOT’s passenger protection rules require airlines to provide passengers with meal vouchers, hotel rooms and other assistance during delays due to a wide variety of situations considered to be under an […]

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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 buzz: airports celebrating National Coffee Day

09/28/26

September 29 is National Coffee Day. Here’s what a couple of airports have in store to celebrate the drink that helps so many travelers wake up and get to the airport on time to catch their flights. *17 participating concessions selling coffee at San Jose Mineta Internatonal Airport (SJC) will handing out a free sticker […]

Will this airport make me fat? Legendary cannoli – and other treats – land at Boston Logan International Airport

09/27/26

Boston’s North End – and its famous Italian bakeries – are tantalizingly close to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). But now one of those famous North End bakeries, Mike’s Pastry, with its legendary cannoli and its iconic take-away boxes tied up with string, has opened a branch at the airport. Located in Terminal C and […]

Airport Amenity of the Week: CLT’s “I Speak” program

09/25/26

Landing at a busy airport if you don’t speak the local language can be daunting. And at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), which welcomed 4.7 million international passengers during 2025, they’ve got an inclusive program – not just an app – that can help with that. During Stuck at the Airport’s recent residency at CLT, […]

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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

09/24/26

Love long flights? Australian carrier, Qantas, plans to begin selling tickets for new 18-hour (!) non-stop service between Sydney and New York in August 2027 for flights set to begin in mid-2028. This will be the first ever non-stop commercial service between Australia and the New York and is part of the the airline’s Project […]

Celebrate Dolly Day from 9 to 5 at Nashville Int’l Airport

09/23/26

While plans move forward to rename Nashville International Airport (BNA) in honor of Dolly Parton, the airport is joining worldwide celebrations for Dolly Day, on September 25. Here’s what’s on the schedule, which runs from 9 to 5, of course. Dolly Songs on the BNA Stage BNA’s live music stage (C/D exit area near Green […]

More new airport concessions: SEA edition

09/22/26

Yesterday, we gathered up some of the new concessions offerings recently arrived and coming soon to several airports around the county, including Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Nashville International Airport. The list doesn’t end there. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) just announced 17 new dining and retail stores selected for […]