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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

Museums

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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

No whining: Vino Volo now at San Antonio International Airport

11/12/08

Vino Volo, which has been steadily opening soothing wine-tasting restaurants at airports around the country, officially opens another one today (November 12th) at San Antonio International Airport (SAT). Coming soon: a second branch at Philadelphia International Airport and a new branch at Newark Liberty airport.

Love the layover: vintage toy trains at San Francisco International Airport

11/11/08

A new exhibition at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is all about trains. (New York Central Railroad with alphabet blocks (push toy) 1885-95; Collection of Rod Cornell) Inside Track presents more than 200 vintage toy trains and accessories-including two miniature train layouts. In addition to realistic-looking trains, there are specialty items such as Mickey Mouse […]

Free Wi-Fi and more at Oakland International Airport

11/10/08

Good news for laptop-toting travelers passing through Oakland International Airport (OAK). Starting today, (Monday, November 10th) there’s free Wi-Fi Internet service throughout the airport. The service is provided by FreeFi Networks, the same company that now provides the free Wireless Internet access at Denver International Airport. You’ll need to watch some advertising before you get […]

Big, strong baggage handlers on duty

11/10/08

This seems like it could be fun: Today (Monday, Nov 10th), the largest trade union in the United Kingdom is bringing two of Britain’s strongest men, Rob Frampton and Laurence Shahlaie, to Heathrow and Manchester airports to help passengers guess the weight of their luggage. No word on exactly how these big guys will do […]

Planning your inauguration day trip

11/09/08

Planning to be in D.C. for the festivities surrounding the January 20th swearing-in of Senator Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States? Getting plane tickets is going to be the least of your problems. Hotels rates will be outrageous. Streets will be crowded. Restaurants will be full. Getting tickets to anything official […]

Barack Obama Inauguration

Spend on airfare; save on lodging?

11/07/08

The high cost of airfare and the unsteady economy is forcing would-be travelers to get more creative. And chummier. Especially when it comes to finding a place to stay on vacation. Some folks are befriending – or suddenly reconnecting with – folks who own second homes in hopes of securing a weekend invitation. Others are […]