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Airports: “We’re open”

03/18/20
Restaurants, shops, bars, schools and offices in many communities are closed. But airports? For now, they’re open. Although activities in and around the terminals are different, with far fewer passengers and flights than normal. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has opened its garages to free parking. And posting a list of which dining, shopping and service →

Airports & airlines sacking single-use plastic

12/23/19
Our story about airports and airlines getting rid of single-use plastics first appeared on CNBC. Business and leisure travelers concerned about climate change and “flight shame” may do their part by purchasing carbon offsets and adjusting the number of trips they take on airplanes. Airports and airlines are trying to save the planet too with →

Airport news from Seattle, Denver & San Francisco

11/21/19
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 →

Dude, where’s my ride? Airports move Uber/Lyft away from curbside

10/09/19
At many airports, curbside pick-up is moving away from the curb. On October 29, Los Angeles International joins the growing list of airports where curbside traffic has gotten so bad that taxis and ride-hailing services such as Uber to Lyft are no longer permitted to pick up at passengers at the curb. “We have heard →

At the airport: snakes, Prince and plastic bottles

08/21/19
A new store called “Prince” is selling merchandise related to the late musician known as Prince in the south end of the mall at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). The concessionaire (Airport Retail Group) says it worked closely with Prince’s estate to make sure all products are the proper shade of purple. What’s for sale →

SFO’s plastic water bottle ban.

08/15/19
The ban on the sale of single-use plastic water bottles at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) goes into effect on September 20th. The move requires all airport retailers, restaurants, airline lounges, and vending machines to sell or provide water in recyclable aluminum, glass or BPI-certified compostable bottles. The policy applies to purified water, mineral water, →
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