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Iconic & controversial artwork returns to Denver International Airport

08/13/26

Denver International Airport (DEN) put some of its most interesting and iconic art in storage during a multi-year construction project in the airport’s Great Hall. But now some of those murals and sculptures are coming back. Most have undergone restoration during their time off view. But with their return comes renewed chatter about conspiracy theories […]

Harriet Baskas

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Want: this airline etiquette gear from Lufthansa

3 things: soccer artifacts + free hotel stays + a FIFA livery

Friday roundup: Qantas Project Sunrise + July 4th travel

Alaska Airlines’ World Cup livery

“Save a life, not a bag” campaign for air travelers

Alaska Airlines debuts swanky PDX lounge + SEA & MIA Airports celebrate soccer

Horizon Air’s fun ‘Toy Story 5’ livery

Alaska Airlines now flies between Seattle and London

JetBlue’s Blueprint livery is back

See KLM’s new limited-edition miniature Delft Blue House

Sweaters, everyone

03/17/08

I’m tickled to be doing a guest stint this week and next writing the Airport Check-In column over at USA TODAY. This week’s topics include the re-freshed exhibits at the American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and, for those celebrating “Won’t You Be My Neighbor Days” a reminder that there’s a […]

Hopped up about “The Lineman”

03/16/08

If you find yourself flying into or out of New York’s Albany International Airport anytime soon, leave time to explore the airport’s top notch art and history exhibits and do some shopping at Departure, the airport shop filled with items from more than 60 regional museums and cultural institutions. While you’re there, consider a side-trip […]

Albany International Airport

Does the Queen ever get stuck at the airport?

03/14/08

I doubt it. But we do know that she popped over to Heathrow Airport at least twice. Back in 1955, Queen Elizabeth II was on hand to open Heathrow Airport’s first terminal building – which is now Terminal 2. She was back on site again today for the opening of Terminal 5. According to the […]

New at Nashville International Airport

03/13/08

Some travelers had a tasty time at Nashville International Airport (BNA) yesterday. The airport threw a party to celebrate the opening of a dozen new food, beverage and retail vendors in the terminal. Free food samples included meatloaf and peach cobbler from a branch of local favorite Swett’s, and cheesecake and turkey Reuben sandwiches from […]

Nashville International Airport

Tunes for travelers

03/12/08

Alabama’s Huntsville International Airport hopes its snappy “Fly Huntsville” jingle will lure travelers away from other airports in the region. Germany’s Frankfurt Airport adopted its perky theme song to promote the fact that the airport isn’t just an airport, but “a full-fledged city for business, innovations, ideas, shopping, leisure, etc…” Give a listen to these […]

No backstage pass needed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

03/10/08

During the music, film and media extravaganza known as the South by Southwest festival, or SXSW, pretty much every venue in Austin, Texas is pressed into service as a showcase for music from around the world. This year’s festival runs from March 7th to the 16th. Much of the action is centered in downtown Austin, […]