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09/21/26

Several airports celebebrated last week’s Airport Concessions Day (it’s a thing…) by sharing news of new concessions and expansion projects planned for their terminals. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), claims that it’s “America’s Tastiest Airport” and already has more than 100 concessions. The airport has some new local dining […]

Harriet Baskas

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Airport and Airline Resources

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

Snaps from San Diego Int’l Airport’s lovely new Terminal 1

09/18/25

San Diego International Airport’s existing Terminal 1, built in 1967, closes on Tuesday, September 23, and the swanky new light-and-art-filled $3.8 billion Terminal 1 officially opens. (A few flights will arrive at new T1 on the evening of September 22). Designed by the Gensler architecture firm in partnership with Turner-Flatiron, the new terminal boasts five […]

San Diego International Airport

Best Airports in North America, ranked by J.D. Power

09/17/25

Airports can sometimes be crowded and frustrating spaces, but they can also be pleasant places to hang out. And, thanks to a bevy of recently completed airport capital improvement projects, with more on the way, travelers are increasingly satifisied and “enjoying the experience” at the nation’s airports, according to the J.D. Power 2025 North America […]

Airport rankings

Airport hosts hologram of country music star

09/16/25

September is not only Bourbon Heritage Month, but it evidently also marks one year since the launch of ROW 94 Whiskey, founded by country music singer and songwriter Dierks Bentley. To mark the month, Bentley and his bourbon teamed up with Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) to install a life-sized Dierks hologram in the […]

The Las Vegas Airport gets more fabulous

09/14/25

We got a preview last week, but here are snaps from the celebration for the new rideshare pickup area at Terminal 1 at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). As part of the new “Welcome to Fabulous” campaign for Las Vegas, the airport’s rideshare area now has a nice Las Vegas-style refresh, with vibrant lighting, additional […]

Airport amenity of the week

09/12/25

The Stuck at the Airport team spent a long day touring San Diego International Airport’s lovely new Terminal 1 facility, which is scheduled to begin hosting flights on September 22, 2025. We’ll be back with more images and information, but because it’s Friday, we’re declaring one of the SAN’s new restroom features Airport Amenity of […]

Makeover at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle

09/10/25

Some years ago, we were led into our room at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle with the aviso that “it may look like a parrot has exploded in there.” Indeed, the rooms and the public spaces at this downtown boutique hotel within walking distance of many attractions were known for decor described as “whimsical,” “eclectic,” […]