Back in August 2001, New Orleans International Airport (MSY) officiall became Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in honor of the famous native-born musician’s 100th birthday, which is on August 4. (Not July 4 as Armstrong often claimed). To honor its namesake, today – August 4 – MSY Airport is hosting an airport-wide birthday celebration […]
We keep track of the airports that offer gate pass programs that allow non-ticketed visitors to go past security and hang out at the airport. You can see the full list here. At these airports, you can be at the gate to meet a friend or family member arriving on a flight. You can spend […]
SEA Airport gets a retro arcade A retro-arcade-themed gaming center with food and beverages just opened at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). And we’re planning to get to the airport extremely early for our flight this week so we can test it out. The arcade, in the SEA N Concourse, is called Sky Gamerz and it […]
Here’s a quick roundup of fun posts and new amenities recently spotted at airports. New York’s Albany International Airport (ALB) is getting ready for all the travelers who will be arriving for the Belmont Stakes horse race in Saratoga on June 8. They’ve set up a selfie station with a horse statue just past the […]
In November, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) will join the list of airports that offer post-security access to non-ticketed airport visitors. With the Wingmate Pass, anyone will be able to accompany a friend or family member to their gate, welcome an arriving passenger as they leave the plane, or visit the airport’s restaurants, bars, shops, art […]
Back in August 2001, New Orleans International Airport (MSY) officiall became Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in honor of the famous native-born musician’s 100th birthday, which is on August 4. (Not July 4 as Armstrong often claimed). To honor its namesake, today – August 4 – MSY Airport is hosting an airport-wide birthday celebration […]
We keep track of the airports that offer gate pass programs that allow non-ticketed visitors to go past security and hang out at the airport. You can see the full list here. At these airports, you can be at the gate to meet a friend or family member arriving on a flight. You can spend […]
SEA Airport gets a retro arcade A retro-arcade-themed gaming center with food and beverages just opened at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). And we’re planning to get to the airport extremely early for our flight this week so we can test it out. The arcade, in the SEA N Concourse, is called Sky Gamerz and it […]
Here’s a quick roundup of fun posts and new amenities recently spotted at airports. New York’s Albany International Airport (ALB) is getting ready for all the travelers who will be arriving for the Belmont Stakes horse race in Saratoga on June 8. They’ve set up a selfie station with a horse statue just past the […]
In November, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) will join the list of airports that offer post-security access to non-ticketed airport visitors. With the Wingmate Pass, anyone will be able to accompany a friend or family member to their gate, welcome an arriving passenger as they leave the plane, or visit the airport’s restaurants, bars, shops, art […]
A growing number of airports make it easy for the non-traveling public to get visitor passes to the secure side of the passenger terminal. That makes it possible to meet arriving friends and family at the gate or to spend more time with someone before they board a flight. It also means that you don’t […]
What Can You Do With An Empty Airport Terminal? Stuck at the Airport is a big fan of the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). It’s partly because the airport is the gateway to a city full of great music, art, history, and food. And it is partly because the ‘new’ terminal that opened […]
We were delighted when celebrity skateboarders and skateboard crews from across the country rolled into the old terminal facilities – and even onto the tarmac – at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) for Red Bull’s second Terminal Takeover. It’s a creative use of the empty space. And, along with film shoots, a good […]
Earlier this month, celebrity skateboarders and skateboard crews from across the country rolled into the old terminal facilities – and even onto the tarmac – at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. They were there for Red Bull’s second Terminal Takeover. Here is a short video of pro skateboarder Jake Wooten showing off his skills […]