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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

Weighty issues for Canadian and US fliers

11/25/08

As you put on your loose-waisted pants and head off to airport to join your friends and family for that big Thanksgiving feast, keep this in mind: On many US airlines, if you can’t fit in your seat with the armrests lowered, you may be asked to pay for a second seat. In Canada, however, […]

A little bit-o-Paris at John Wayne Airport

11/24/08

A series of photographs by artist Evelyn Morris are on display at the John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, California. Morris’ images depict the beauty of flowers in one series and the spirit of Paris – where she was born and raised – in another. The photographs are on display in the departure (upper) […]

John Wayne Airport

Shuttle-bus yoga coming to airport parking lots

11/21/08

Everyone seems intent on helping travelers stay cool and calm this Thanksgiving season. Some airports are rolling out entertainment programs. In others, travelers will be able to take advantage of free massages, snacks and other services. Now an off-site parking company is getting in on the stress-relief action. On Nov 25th and 26th, travelers parking […]

New tool helps travelers reach new runways at three airports

11/21/08

Yesterday was “New Runway Day” at three major U.S. airports. Washington Dulles International Airport, Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and my hometown Seattle-Tacoma International Airport all cut the ribbon on new runways. What do these high-ticket investments in airport infrastructure mean for air travelers? Ideally, improved safety, reduced delays, and space for an extra 330,000 take-offs […]

Chill out – for free – at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int’l Airport

11/21/08

The list of stress-busting activities being offered at the nation’s airports this holiday season just keeps growing: In addition to the entertainment being offered by airports around the country and the free amenities being offered by JetBlue Airways in its new terminal at JFK, on Nov. 25th and 26th, travelers passing through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International […]

Guide to stress-free holiday travel

11/20/08

With the economy in a tizzy, everyone is cutting back on just about everything, including travel. But don’t let that lull you into thinking everyone but you will be staying home this holiday season. Even in tough economic times – or maybe because of tough economic times – people gather together for the holidays. So […]