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Airports mark Int’l Air Traffic Controllers Day

10/20/21

On October 20, airports around the country – and the world – gave thanks and shared great photos in honor of International Airport Traffic Controllers Day. See how many towers you recognize. And read till the end so you can see a very cool airport control tower tattoo! Let us know if we missed your […]

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Airports, landmarks, attractions shine green for St. Patrick’s Day

03/15/21

St. Patrick’s Day will arrive on March 17, but some airports, attractions, hotels, bridges, castles, and iconic buildings are already shining green for Tourism Ireland’s annual Global Greening event. The event began 11 years ago in Australia when the iconic opera house was illuminated in green on March 17, 2010. Now the list of participating […]

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Happy Holidays

12/25/20

Hoping you are safe and warm with people you love today.

How to join Finnair’s virtual reality flights to visit Santa

12/16/20

What does Santa do after he finishes all that hard work delivering presents on Christmas Eve? He’ll go up the last chimney, climb into his sleigh, and make his way home to Rovaniemi, Lapland. That’s the Christmas story Helsinki-based Finnair, “Santa’s official airline,” believes. And they’re backing it up with a series of eight virtual […]

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Let’s see how airports are celebrating the holiday season

12/10/20

Holiday travel is going to be different than usual this year. But airports are still going to be celebrating with decorations, music, and special events. Here’s a sampling. We’ll bring you more as we gather them up. Many airports kicked off the Hanukkah celebration with a show of lights. There are elves making the rounds […]

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The North Pole or the airport? Continued.

12/15/19

Reindeers and gate access Airports around the country continue to go all out to entertain passengers this holiday season. Reindeers will return to the light rail station at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on December 18 and 19. And the SEA Visitor Pass program piloted last year will now be a permanent airport amenity. The program […]

Santa’s workshop at Heathrow Airport

12/12/19

Stuck at The Airport is continuing coverage of Santa sightings at airports. We are also sharing updates on what airports are doing this year to make things merry. So today we bring you this update from London’s Heathrow Airport. To help parents with kids asking lots of questions about how Santa does what he does, […]

Airport or the North Pole?

12/10/19

Airports and airlines are certainly getting into the holiday spirit. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has a giant walk-through ornament and a mailbox where anyone who has been nice this year can mail their letter to Santa. There’s also indoor snow. Portland International Airport (PDX) is all decked out with giant snowflakes and cool-looking gifts. […]

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Stuck at the Airport? Lucky you!

11/26/19

Here are some new airport amenities that might make winter travel fun. Or less of a hassle. Here’s a round-up I put together for USA TODAY of some new amenities you’ll find in airports this season. Airport ice-skating Denver International Airport (DEN) has brought back its free outdoor skating rink for the fourth season. The rink […]

Airports, airlines have Valentine’s Day treat for travelers

02/13/19

Airports and airlines have sweet treats and suprises on tap for travelers on Valentine's Day.

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