Whether or not you’re flying during the holidays, it pays to keep up to date with what airports are doing to serve passengers during what is sure to be another unusual season. Here are some tidbits we’ve already spotted this week. PIT has its holiday tree up Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) won’t be having its […]
At PHL: Grab and At Your Gate now partners It is officially called an ‘integrated food service.’ And it is part of the growing trend of digital food delivery in airports. But we say it is a ‘this makes perfect sense’ amenity that is one part convenience and two parts sign of the social distance […]
We adore the rolling little “Ask me!” robots some airports have hired to answer questions and help passengers find their way around. But they seem more entertainment than essential. But thanks to the pandemic, robots are getting a promotion at many airports – as super cleaners. Robots clean up before we fly Airports and airlines […]
Airports are empty. And hurting. Airports Council International now estimates a drop of more than 4.6 billion passengers globally for all of 2020. The airport trade group also estimates that total airport revenues worldwide will drop by more than $97 billion for 2020. Still, airports are making plans for welcoming back travelers. Orlando International Airport […]
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, airlines are grounding aircraft and cutting flight schedules. And fewer and fewer travelers are passing through airports. But in most cities airports are considered essential facilities. So they remain open. One example: Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), which must stay open not only for the remaining commercial flights currently flying, but […]
We take a short break from coronavirus coverage and anxiety today to give a cheer for Pittsburgh International Airport, which is celebrating Women’s History Month by putting a statue of legendary traveler and early investigative journalist Nellie Bly in the terminal. Bly, the pen name for Elizabeth Seaman Cochran, grew up in Western Pennsylvania and […]
Whether or not you’re flying during the holidays, it pays to keep up to date with what airports are doing to serve passengers during what is sure to be another unusual season. Here are some tidbits we’ve already spotted this week. PIT has its holiday tree up Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) won’t be having its […]
At PHL: Grab and At Your Gate now partners It is officially called an ‘integrated food service.’ And it is part of the growing trend of digital food delivery in airports. But we say it is a ‘this makes perfect sense’ amenity that is one part convenience and two parts sign of the social distance […]
We adore the rolling little “Ask me!” robots some airports have hired to answer questions and help passengers find their way around. But they seem more entertainment than essential. But thanks to the pandemic, robots are getting a promotion at many airports – as super cleaners. Robots clean up before we fly Airports and airlines […]
Airports are empty. And hurting. Airports Council International now estimates a drop of more than 4.6 billion passengers globally for all of 2020. The airport trade group also estimates that total airport revenues worldwide will drop by more than $97 billion for 2020. Still, airports are making plans for welcoming back travelers. Orlando International Airport […]
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, airlines are grounding aircraft and cutting flight schedules. And fewer and fewer travelers are passing through airports. But in most cities airports are considered essential facilities. So they remain open. One example: Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), which must stay open not only for the remaining commercial flights currently flying, but […]
We take a short break from coronavirus coverage and anxiety today to give a cheer for Pittsburgh International Airport, which is celebrating Women’s History Month by putting a statue of legendary traveler and early investigative journalist Nellie Bly in the terminal. Bly, the pen name for Elizabeth Seaman Cochran, grew up in Western Pennsylvania and […]
Gate pass programs expanding The pilot DTW Destination Pass program at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) which allows non-ticketed passengers past the security checkpoint began in October and was supposed to end this week. But so many non-ticketed visitors are interested in visiting DTW airport to shop, dine, check out airplanes and spend more […]
Gate pass program at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport As promised, the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is joining the list of airports that invite and allow non-ticketed guests airside, past security to shop, dine, listen to live music and spend more time with friends and family leaving for trips or coming […]
Good news for passengers during this busy travel season. As the busy holiday travel season kicks into gear, we’ve gathered up some airport news that may make your journey as wee bit smoother. Concert at Sea-Tac Airport At noon on Friday, November 22, Washington State native soul and R&B singer Allen Stone, will perform a […]