Tampa International Airport (TPA) is hosting a contest to pick a name for the impossible-to-miss, 21-foot flamingo that now lives in the airport’s main terminal. The artwork is by artist Matthew Mazzota and is officially titled “HOME.” But TPA would like the flamingo to have its own name. And they’ll give a nice prize to […]
Better rest times for flight attendants On Tuesday, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration finalized rules requiring airlines to give airline flight attendants at least 10 hours of rest time between shifts. Under existing rules, flight attendants get at least nine hours of rest time. However, due to a variety of circumstances, that time off often […]
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has an ongoing program celebrating the city’s neighborhoods and cultural events. The newest activation shines a light on the rich history of live music performances in Golden Gate Park with a photo essay, live performances, and a photo station in Terminal 3, Boarding Area F. “From Jimi Hendrix in the […]
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is well-known for its impressive art program featuring the work of many First Nations people. Throughout and around the airport, passengers see art that draws on and invokes the themes of land, sea and sky. This week, the Vancouver Airport Authority righted a past cultural wrong in the airport art program […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) begins welcoming passengers at a new concourse today. The new, state-of-the-art, eight-gate concourse will be used soley by Southwest Airlines. Amenities include charging stations in every seat, an Animal Relief Area, a Family Restroom and a Nursing Room. Hearing loop connectivity allows those with hearing devices to connect to […]
Beyond, or perhaps we should say despite, its great airport code – HEL- Helsinki Airport, operated by Finavia, offers travelers some charming and thoughtful amenities in its new main terminal. Here are some snaps from a tour on our way home from a week exploring Finland after joining Finnair on the first flight from Seattle […]
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is hosting a contest to pick a name for the impossible-to-miss, 21-foot flamingo that now lives in the airport’s main terminal. The artwork is by artist Matthew Mazzota and is officially titled “HOME.” But TPA would like the flamingo to have its own name. And they’ll give a nice prize to […]
Better rest times for flight attendants On Tuesday, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration finalized rules requiring airlines to give airline flight attendants at least 10 hours of rest time between shifts. Under existing rules, flight attendants get at least nine hours of rest time. However, due to a variety of circumstances, that time off often […]
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has an ongoing program celebrating the city’s neighborhoods and cultural events. The newest activation shines a light on the rich history of live music performances in Golden Gate Park with a photo essay, live performances, and a photo station in Terminal 3, Boarding Area F. “From Jimi Hendrix in the […]
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is well-known for its impressive art program featuring the work of many First Nations people. Throughout and around the airport, passengers see art that draws on and invokes the themes of land, sea and sky. This week, the Vancouver Airport Authority righted a past cultural wrong in the airport art program […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) begins welcoming passengers at a new concourse today. The new, state-of-the-art, eight-gate concourse will be used soley by Southwest Airlines. Amenities include charging stations in every seat, an Animal Relief Area, a Family Restroom and a Nursing Room. Hearing loop connectivity allows those with hearing devices to connect to […]
Beyond, or perhaps we should say despite, its great airport code – HEL- Helsinki Airport, operated by Finavia, offers travelers some charming and thoughtful amenities in its new main terminal. Here are some snaps from a tour on our way home from a week exploring Finland after joining Finnair on the first flight from Seattle […]
This summer, passengers at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) have a fun way to spend their dwell time, engage with art, and maybe win a prize. In PHL’s Art Puzzle Challenge guests seated at the airport’s large B-C food court will find tabletop decals with a scannable QR code. The code is also on B and […]
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) hosted a Poetry Day this week with poetry readings and live music in honor of National Poetry Month. But there’s poetry at IND year-round. A video exhibit on Concourse A features a selection of poems by Mari Evans, one of the founders of the Black Arts Movement. A poem by Mari […]
The Airport Amenity of the Week is Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) celebration of summer flights marked by a collection of artist-made pins. We spotted them in a tweet a while back and admired them. And PHL was kind enough to send a batch to Stuck at the Airport’s headquarters. The package was larger than we […]