Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport turns 75 on June 16, and the party is already underway – with promotions, giveaways, pre-security performances and a special historic aircraft arrival. In honor of the airport’s founding in 1941, restaurants across the airport are offering “First Class Meal Deal” specials for $19.41 and, as part of a ‘gift […]
Next time you’re at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport look down – and around. The airport has thirty works of art that are part of the building, including 10 floor medallions on the concourse. The one above, titled “Flight,” is by Michele Oka Doner and, like the other floor medallions, may be hard to see […]
The number of people buying plane tickets may be down, but that’s not stopping the nation’s airports from getting all gussied up in their holiday best. And while everyone’s budget is tighter than usual, travelers will still find plenty of airports hosting contests, carolers, karaoke and opportunities for a last-minute heart-to-heart with Kris Kringle. In […]
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport turns 75 on June 16, and the party is already underway – with promotions, giveaways, pre-security performances and a special historic aircraft arrival. In honor of the airport’s founding in 1941, restaurants across the airport are offering “First Class Meal Deal” specials for $19.41 and, as part of a ‘gift […]
Next time you’re at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport look down – and around. The airport has thirty works of art that are part of the building, including 10 floor medallions on the concourse. The one above, titled “Flight,” is by Michele Oka Doner and, like the other floor medallions, may be hard to see […]
The number of people buying plane tickets may be down, but that’s not stopping the nation’s airports from getting all gussied up in their holiday best. And while everyone’s budget is tighter than usual, travelers will still find plenty of airports hosting contests, carolers, karaoke and opportunities for a last-minute heart-to-heart with Kris Kringle. In […]
Many airports are already all gussied up for the holidays, and over the next few days loads more will join in. Students from the District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland will celebrate the annual tree-trimming celebration at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport by decorating trees with “Winter Wonderland-themed ornaments they […]
Here is the text of my Well-Mannered Traveler column that posted on MSNBC.com on January 15, 2009. It’s gotten an incredible amount of feedback. Much of it shocking – and signed. Recent incidents raise questions about TSA and airline policies One thing is for sure: You will be detained and arrested if you pull a […]
Given how stressed we all get over air travel these days, it’s easier than ever for even the most well-mannered traveler to do or say something that gets them in hot water at the airport. But sometimes a mishap or a meltdown can boil over into a potential or actual federal offense. So it’s a […]