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Very old food and classic old cars

10/23/26

Our museum team is on assigment in Tacoma, WA this week and hit the jackpot on day one in terms of treasures that tickle our fancy. When in Tacoma, we always stop in at the Washington State History Museum to visit our buddies, Dave and Dandy, the now-taxidermied oxen that pulled the covered wagon pioneer […]

Harriet Baskas

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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

Dolly Parton Int’l Airport + more travel tidbits from airports near you

03/26/25

There’s a Change.org petition underway to change the name of Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Dolly Parton International Airport. The petition calls Parton a “national treasure” and a Tennessee legend and points out that Dolly Parton is not only a celebrated artist “who encourages love, acceptance, and goodwill through her music,” but she is also […]

Get rewarded for dressing like your Condor plane

03/25/25

We’re big fans of Condor Airlines’ colorfully striped livery which is inspired by the colors and accoutrements of summer, such as beach towels, ice cream parlors and parosols, according to the carrier. Now Condor is celebrating the third anniversary of the introduction of its striped livery with a special “Match The Stripes” contest. Condor unveiled […]

ATL Airport mural honors Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter

03/24/25

Here’s a nomination for Airport Amenity of the Week. Like the Carter Center, which shared this image, we love that the mural of President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, is now on view at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The mural, titled “Well Done Good and Faithful Servant, The Carters,” is by Atlanta-based artist […]

New safety video celebrates 100 years of Delta Air Lines

03/23/25

As part of its celebration of 100 years of flight, Delta Air Lines is debuting a new in-flight safety video. The video covers all the important FAA-required safety points, of course. But the new video also takes passengers on a tour through the history of air travel and the evolution of Delta’s logo and the […]

Celebrate Cheesesteak Week at PHL Airport

03/23/25

Philadelphia is famous for cheesesteak sandwiches. And Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is marking National Cheesesteak Day, March 24, with a full week of cheesesteak events and specials in the terminals. From Monday, March 24, through Sunday, March 30, passengers traveling through the airport will find exclusive offers, cheesesteak-inspired events and, of course, Philadelphia cheesesteaks. Passengers […]

Big trouble at London’s Heathrow Airport

03/21/25

Giant headaches for travelers and airlines around the world today and no doubt for many days to come as London’s Heathrow Airport closed completely after a power outage caused by a nearby electrical substation that shut down power at the airport. Heathrow initially announced it would be closed throughout Friday, March 21, but has since […]