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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

Space-aged dining at Los Angeles International Airport

03/02/08

Built in 1961 and undergoing major renovation, the Theme Building at LAX still looks sort of futuristic. Even while encased in scaffolding put up after a 1,000-pound piece of stucco coating fell off the building in Feb. 2007. While the $10 million restoration project continues outside, travelers can once again dine inside at the space-aged […]

Los Angeles International Airport

Rock on at San Diego International Airport

02/28/08

Guitar aficionados passing through San Diego International Airport will want to be sure to see the classic Taylor Guitars on display in the Commuter Terminal through April 2008. If you happen to be in or near the airport this Friday, Feb. 29 from 5:30 – 7pm, though, head over to the west end of the […]

San Diego International Airport

Too pretty to fly? No – too rude.

02/28/08

Two young women escorted off a Southwest Airlines flight for causing a disruption on a flight from Tampa to Los Angeles are blaming the incident on jealousy over their good looks – rather than their truly rude and clueless manners. I had fun writing about it this week in my Well Mannered Traveler column on […]

Flower Power in Philadelphia

02/28/08

Have a long layover coming up in Philadelphia? Check out the Philadelphia Flower Show, March 2nd – 9th at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The country’s largest and oldest indoor flower show traces its roots back to 1829. And this year the folks at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) will have a display there. The airport has […]

Philadelphia International Airport

Welcome to Chicago: new artwork at O’Hare

02/28/08

I’m a big fan of art at the airport. Anything that helps perk a place up.So I was pleased to see that there a two new pieces of public art at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.Steven Heyman’s sculptures, the square “Blue Beacon” and the circular “Orange Beacon” have been installed at International Terminal 5 and will […]

USA Today: Listen up at the airport

02/15/08

Next time you’re at the airport, listen closely to the announcements on the public address system. You may hear a familiar, refreshing, or out-of-the ordinary voice. Here’s a link to my story about airport voices that appeared in USA TODAY this week. Be sure to check out the audio clips – especially Rodney Dangerfield.