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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 […]

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Marking National Aviation Day

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Friday roundup: Qantas Project Sunrise + July 4th travel

Alaska Airlines’ World Cup livery

Two airports get new play areas for kids

01/19/25

Airport play areas come in handy if you’re traveling with kids who need to burn off some energy before the flight. We can’t promise you that all airports offer this amenity, but we’re pleased to share news of two airports with fresh play spaces for kids. In South Carolina, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is teaming […]

At DEN Airport: Flip board at Marczyk Fine Foods

01/16/25

The Stuck at the Airport food team was on hand at the recent opening celebration for several new concessions at Denver International Airport (DEN) out by Gate C64: ChoLon Modern Asian, Marczyk Fine Foods and Teatulia Tea & Coffee Bar. All three offer great food and drink options, but we were charmed by the split-flap […]

How many firearms did travelers bring to airport checkpoints in 2024?

01/16/25

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) released its 2024 tally for the number of firearms found at airport checkpoints. And while this time around the number of “finds” isn’t a record breaker, it’s still quite shocking. In 2024, (TSA) found a total of 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints, a slight decrease from the 6,737 firearms […]

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Pop-up marriage license bureau at the Las Vegas airport

01/14/25

Las Vegas is well known for being the “Wedding Capital of the World,”, especially around Valentine’s Day, when there’s a notable rise in the number of couples flying in for wedding ceremonies and vow renewals. Before the ceremonies can take place, though, couples need a marriage license. And that usually means a trip to downtown […]

Donate money or miles to wildfire relief efforts

01/13/25

The wildfires in the Southern California Metro area are causing widespread devastation. Support is flowing in. But more is needed. Here are a few ways you can join airlines in contributing money or miles. Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are donating $100,000 to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and five million Mileage Plan miles […]

The giant onion at Walla Walla Airport

01/12/25

Walla Walla, Washington (the town so nice they named it twice) is well known for its world-class wines and the Walla Walla Sweet Onion. Although there are more than 120 wineries in the area and more than 750,000 annual visitors, there are just two flights daily in and out of Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW), […]