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Ready for winter travel? BWI Airport is.

10/26/26

In summer, thunderstorms may delay or cancel your flight. In winter, it’s snow. And ice. And, as BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport reminds us, during a winter weather event a lot of players —airport personnel, the airlines, and the FAA — work together to keep everyone safe. “The airlines are responsible for flight operations and de-icing […]

Harriet Baskas

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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

Tidbits for travelers: parks, pillows and perks

06/24/09

A couple of fun and possibly useful notes: Southwest Airlines begins service between New York’s LaGuardia Airport and both BWI and Chicago’s Midway airport at the end of June (2009). To celebrate, the airline is sponsoring the Southwest Porch in New York City. It’s in Bryant Park, at appropriately enough, the park’s southwest corner and […]

Flight training at Alaska Airlines – not for sissies

06/24/09

Last night was Aviation Geek Night at the Alaska Airlines training center in Seattle. A dozen folks who follow Alaska Airlines on Twitter (http://twitter.com/alaskaair) were invited to experience what it’s like to pilot a $30 million dollar aircraft and get some Flight Attendant safety training. We didn’t get any face time with these guys: But […]

Stuck at LaGuardia Airport? Visit Louis Armstrong’s home

06/23/09

If you’re heading to New York City this summer, be sure to check out the NYC-ARTS.org Web site being unveiled today by the Alliance for the Arts. It’s part of an initiative to spread the word about 800 or so New York area cultural organizations and features interactive maps and tons of information about free […]

Music series tunes up at SFO airport

06/22/09

The summer music series called You are Hear is back in swing at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). From now through the end of the summer, travelers will be treated to live performances at three locations inside the airport every Friday between 11 am and 3 pm. The concerts will be held post-security in Terminal […]

Souvenir Sunday: toys from Alaska Airlines & tales from Siena

06/21/09

Happy Souvenir Sunday! Every Sunday Stuck at the Airport unpacks the carry-on and re-packs for a fresh new adventure. It’s also when we look over the souvenirs we’ve accumulated through the week. This week, we have this cute little Air Force One that photographer and world traveler Daniel Incandela found for sale at the Indianapolis […]

New art exhibit at LAX

06/19/09

A new exhibit at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) features artwork by nine Los Angeles-based artists. Titled, “of Intricacy,” the exhibit includes paintings (oil, acrylic and watercolor), wire sculptures, digital media, collages, and fiber sculptures. The exhibition will be on display through October, 2009. Look for it in Terminal 1 on the Departures Level in […]