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Start celebrating July 4th now – at the airport

06/28/13
The July 4th travel ‘season’ is evidently already underway, as airports around the country have already rolled out their in-terminal holiday celebrations. Orlando International Airport starts celebrating this weekend (Liberty Weekend) with a free concert by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in the Hyatt Regency Hotel atrium (which doubles as the main atrium of the airport) […]

Souvenir Sunday: Build-a-Bear at Orlando International Airport

05/15/11
Each Sunday at StuckatTheAirport.com we take a look at some of the fun things for sale in airport shops. Usually it’s an inexpensive item that’s a bit offbeat and “of” the city or town. Something like the  “Fly SUX” souvenirs for sale at Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) in Sioux City, Iowa.   This week, the […]

Flashmob at Orlando Int’l Airport sings Hallelujah Chorus

12/19/10
Orlando’s Messiah Choral Society & Bach Festival Choir popped in to sing the Hallelujah Chorus at the Orlando International Airport on Saturday, December 18, 2010. Earlier in the week, scenes from the Nutcracker Suite were performed by the Orlando Ballet Company. There are 16 days of events and entertainment planned for the busy holiday travel […]

Free classical concert at Orlando Airport; free terminal tour at San Jose Airport

06/21/10
As part of its Liberty Weekend festivities, the Orlando International Airport (MCO) will present a free concert by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. The concert will take place at 8 pm, on Saturday June 26, 2010 in the atrium of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, which doubles as the public lobby area for gates 60 to 129.  […]

Tidbits for travelers: LAX views, Orlando news, & KCI cruise

06/18/10
Here’s great news for anyone who finds themselves stuck at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on the weekend. The Observation Deck at the top of the Theme Building, which has been closed since 9/11, will finally re-open to the public this Saturday. (A view of the old version of the observation deck; courtesy LAX. New […]

When will all airports have free Wi-Fi?

02/11/10
This month, my “At the Airport” column in USATODAY.com is all about airport Wi-Fi. And all about why more and more airports, including those in Denver, Pittsburgh, Orlando and, just recently, Seattle and Boston, offer this welcome amenity for free – and why some don’t. Here’s an edited version of that column: Free Wi-Fi was […]

Power up at Newark-Liberty International Airport (EWR)

08/25/08
Goods news for gadget-toting travelers: There are now 50 free 4-outlet charging stations scattered through Terminals A, B, and C at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The charging stations are courtesy of Samsung Mobile, which sponsors similar power charging stations at five other major airports (so far): John F. Kennedy International Airport (54), Los Angeles […]

Swords to Plowshares at Orlando International Airport

06/06/08
Taking the family to Disneyworld this summer? Be sure to spend some time exploring the art at Orlando International Airport (MCO). The permanent art collection includes this oh-so-appropriate piece by Duane Hanson titled The Traveler. (It’s in the Main Terminal, Airside 2 security checkpoint). Through September 30, there’s also an intriguing collection of World War […]
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