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Airport News

12/16/21
We’re ending the week with a round-up of airport news and activities Ugly Sweaters in Las Vegas In Las Vegas, Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) – the airport formerly known as McCarran International Airport – hosted its annual ugly sweater competition. And this week the airport also officially switched over to its new name, which →

New airport names; new airline planes

06/17/21
Alaska Airlines’ new Pride-inspired plane We are totally loving Alaska Airline’s newly decorated Pride-inspired plane supporting the LGBTQ+ community. It’s the first of its kind in the United States and will be flying throughout the airline’s network for the next year. Airport name changes It’s official. T.F. Green Airport in Providence, Rhode Island is now →
Charles Lindbergh-themed Valentine

Happy Valentine’s Day

02/14/21
Happy Valentine’s Day We hope your day is filled with flights of fancy. And, of course, chocolate and flowers. Sadly, this is the first Valentine’s Day in 10 years that Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) won’t have its ambassadors out in the terminal giving carnations to traveling lovebirds. “Our ambassador program is currently suspended but we →

More ways to mask up at airports

09/09/20
More ways to mask up at airports A few weeks back we celebrated Mask Monday with some fun “Wear your mask” reminders from airports. Since then, many airports have gotten in touch to show off their branded masks and the creative ways they are reminding travelers to mask up. Here’s a sampling. Let us know →

Airport songs for safety

07/21/20
Like other airports around the country, Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is keeping the facilities clean. The airport is also using signs and floor stickers to encourage passengers to remember to keep their distance and wear face coverings. Now, SJC is also getting even more creative with getting those messages out. The airport has →

LAS has the airport amenity of the week

06/04/20
McCarran International Airport (LAS) has lots going for it. Besides being in Las Vegas. McCarran has a liquor store in the bag claim area. It has an aviation museum in the terminal. It has vending machines that dispense everything from cupcakes and Legos, to artist-made souvenirs and – sign of the times – hand sanitizers →

Lego vending machine at the airport in Las Vegas

12/29/19
A new vending machine at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas is a cool treat for Lego fans or anyone needing a fun last-minute gift. Located post-security, just beyond the A/B gates, the vending has been in place for just a few weeks and is the first Lego vending machine in an airport. Stock will →

Travel Tidbits from an airport near you

08/23/19
Earlier this week, we told you about a new Prince-themed store that opened recently at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Here are some more new shops to look for at the airports in Sacaremento and Las Vegas. The folks at SouveNEAR, who place vending machines filled with work made by local artists at airports, are expanding →
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