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World’s Best Airlines, according to Skytrax

09/18/26

There are lots of ways – and plenty of organizations – that rank airports and airlines. Skytrax, an international air transport rating organisation, is one of the major awards sought by airlines and the 2026 World Airline Awards were just announced. Here’s the rundown. See if your favorite airline made the list. Singapore Airlines took the […]

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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

Marking National Aviation Day

Want: this airline etiquette gear from Lufthansa

3 things: soccer artifacts + free hotel stays + a FIFA livery

Friday roundup: Qantas Project Sunrise + July 4th travel

Alaska Airlines’ World Cup livery

A cool hotel room, pricey Super Bowl stays + an airport funding idea

01/19/26

We have three travel tidbits for you today. A cool hotel room in Nashville. Not so surprising Super Bowl LX hotel pricing. And an idea Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is toying with. First, Nashville The Stuck at the Airport hotel team has a soft spot for themed hotel rooms, even though the pricing for these […]

Two travel deals to check out

01/18/26

Amtrak has a great offer for travelers who want to explore the US by train. As part of its ‘Adventure Awaits Sale’, the rail line is offering USA Rail Passes for $250, a significant discount from the regular fee of $499. But only through January 20, 2026. The pass is good for 10 coach coach […]

Bye, Bye LAX lighted pylons

01/16/26

The iconic ring of 15 pylons and the giant 32-foot-tall L-A-X letters that have marked and illuminated the entrance to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in a wide variety of patterns and colors for the past 25 years are all coming down. The pylons must go to make room for roadway improvements that are […]

The Mob Museum lands at LAS airport

01/14/26

Las Vegas, Nevada grew into a gambling mecca thanks in no small part to organized crime. You can learn all about the city’s mob history at the downtown Las Vegas Mob Museum, also known as the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement. Located in the city’s former U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, the Mob […]

News from 1 airline, 1 airport + a hotel lobby

01/13/26

Delta Air Lines makes a big order for Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners Last week the big airline news was all about Alaska Airlines’ big Boeing plane order. This week Delta Air Lines jumps in with it own big news. The carrier will add the Boeing Dreamliner to its longhaul fleet with an order of 30 new […]

Airport tidbits + a hot museum

01/12/26

OKC Airport fun facts We love the souvenir “Tornado Seeds” (candy) we picked up at Will Rogers International Airport (OKC). And the huge terrazzo floor installation by Matt Goad celebrating Oklahoma’s history and culture. But there are some other fun facts the OKC officials want you know. There’s a free plan spotting area at OKC, […]