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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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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

Souvenir Sunday: San Francisco Int’l Airport

05/03/09

Happy Souvenir Sunday! When I’m stuck at the airport, I poke around for fun “of that city” souvenirs. My rules: 1. No shot glasses or t-shirts. 2. Cost: less than $10. 3. Nothing generic or simply stamped with the city name. (See rule 1). So while these Alcatraz shot-glasses with the escaping prisoner were sort […]

Tidbits for travelers: Swine flu, busted baggage handlers, & fresh art

05/02/09

So many people are canceling trips to Mexico because of worries over swine flu that United Airlines and Continental Airlines are significantly cutting out flights to that country. No doubt other airlines will also cut flights, so if you’ve postponed your Mexico trip, check back with the airline to see if you need to change […]

Swine flu messing with your travel plans?

05/02/09

With the swine flu alert level at level five, the anxiety level for many travelers has been cranked up to 11. And while the World Health Organization hasn’t officially called for a restriction on regular travel – just yet – worry about exposure to the deadly influenza bug is spurring many people to cancel or […]

Free valet parking & lounge access at Louisville Int’l Airport

05/01/09

Are you planning to park at Louisville International Airport before June 30, 2009? Then be sure to go the airport’s Web site and download a coupon for a free day of valet parking. That’s a good deal. But wait – there’s more: each time you use the coupon you and everyone in your party gets […]

Louisville International Airport

Art and culture at LAX – and beyond

04/30/09

If you’re heading to or through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) anytime before May 29th, 2009, seek out the photography exhibit by LA-based artist Marissa Roth in Terminal 1 (pre-security on the arrivals level). The exhibition includes two separate photography series, “In Hollywood” and “Downtown Los Angeles: Inside-Out.” Each series has 16 photos and explores […]

Los Angeles International Airport

Greetings from SFO airport: souvenir shopping

04/29/09

During my layover at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) the other day, I spent much of my time poking around the San Francisco of Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) gift shop in the public area of the International Terminal. The store is bright, lovely, and inspiring. And sometimes a bit intimidating because everything is so […]