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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

Airline barf bags. The anniversary & the movie

05/07/24

No one wants to get sick on an airplane. But if you feel ill, it’s good to know there’s usually an air sickness bag in the seatback pocket. And, as there is for most everything, there are people who are serious about collecting (unused) airline barf bags. This short film includes interviews with some of […]

During Derby weekend, there are winners off the track

05/05/24

[This is a slightly different version of a story we prepared first for NBC News; photo courtesy Louisville Tourism) The Kentucky Derby, long known as “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” may be on its way to becoming some of the most expensive two minutes in sports. Ticket prices for the iconic horse race have more […]

Boeing IPB to license for external use ANA Star Wars

Airports, airlines, & avgeeks mark May the 4th

05/04/24

Here’s a roundup of the fun posts from airports, airlines & aviation geeks celebrating May the 4th – Star Wars Day. Let us know what missed.

Zebra spotted at SEA Airport – and lots of other places near Seattle

05/03/24

(Courtesy SEA Airport) Perhaps you’ve seen news reports about the four zebras that escaped from a trailer on a highway east of Seattle this week. 3 were quickly captured, but one is still on the loose. There have been some real sightings of the last zebra out in the woods and we hope he’s found […]

In Madison, WI: snaps from Dane County Regional Airport’s terminal expansion

05/01/24

Wisconsin’s Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) is celebrating the completion of its $95 million, 90,000-square-foot south terminal expansion, which includes a beautiful inlay mosaic showing the area’s five lakes. Other amenities include a new children’s play area, free-to-use meeting rooms and a nice new pet relief area. We already love MSN airport because it is […]

Best airport amenity? Free cookies at Fort Wayne International Airport

04/30/24

Get off a plane at Indiana’s Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and there’s a good chance a local volunteer will be standing there to welcome you with a big smile and a small package of bite-sized cookies. No volunteer on duty? No worries. There’s a cute kiosk made from a pile of vintage suitcases with […]