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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 […]

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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

Free mini-golf at Denver International Airport

06/23/24

We’re not quite sure how we missed this, but Denver International Airport (DEN) is once again hosting a free mini-golf course throughout June. The golf course is between the Jeppesen Terminal and The Westin Hotel in the pre-security area. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. DEN airport’s Park on the Plaza is also […]

Reno Airport celebrates rodeo+SEA embraces Bridgerton

06/20/24

The 105th annual Reno Rodeo is underway in Reno, Nevada and Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is joining with Southwest Airlines to welcome rodeo enthusiasts to town. On Friday morning (June 21), from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Southwest passengers traveling to and from Denver Airport will be treated to a class in country dancing. If […]

Reagan National Airport (DCA) adds the story of Abingdon plantation’s enslaved people

06/19/24

In Colonial times, Abingdon Plantation occupied the Arlington, VA site near where Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) now sits. Abingdon was purchased in 1778 by John Parke Custis, the adopted stepson of President George Washington, and was the birthplace of Washington’s granddaughter, Eleanor “Nelly” Parke Custis. The home was destroyed by fire in 1930 […]

SFO opens the final section of Harvey Milk T1

06/17/24

The final section of Harvey Milk Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is now open. This phase of the Terminal 1 re-do offers travelers a new north check-in lobby for Alaska Airlines and Delta Airlines and a new mezzanine-level security checkpoint. Travelers will find new museum galleries, additional aircraft gates, a third airport yoga […]

Camping this summer? It’s getting easier to stay connected.

06/16/24

You can stay in touch while camping. Or not. (This is a slightly different version of a story we wrote for NBC News) What makes a happy camper this summer? S’mores, sing-alongs and — lately — streaming. The pandemic nudged millions of people toward outdoorsy trips and experiences, and many are now hooked. But they’re […]

Travel tidbits from an airport near you

06/13/24

Airport bookstores making a comeback Yesterday we celebrated the news that Powell’s Books is returning to Portland International Airport (PDX). Today we celebrate the opening of another real bookstore at an airport. Green Apple Books is now open at Harvey Milk Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). How dirty is your luggage? When […]