Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) welcomes Burners

Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is getting ready to welcome the Burners that fly in for the Burning Man Festival and head out to the Black Rock Desert.

American Airlines has added a special nonstop flight between RNO and LAX from August 23 to September 3 to accommodate all the Burners.

And RNO airport has kicked off a new exhibit in its depARTures Gallery.

Beyond Blackrock: A Global Burning Man Showcase spotlights five Burning Man events from around the world, including New Zealand’s “Kiwiburn”, Washington D.C.’s “Catharsis on the Mall”, South Africa’s “AfrikaBurn”, Argentina’s “Fuego Austral” and Texas’ “Burning Flipside & Freezerburn”.

Oakland International Airport (OAK) hosting augmented reality game

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) is joining with a handful of Bay Area organizations to host an augmented reality game for passengers.

The Bay Area Explorer 5.0 Campaign runs through September 7 and presents players with “Missions” designed to teach players about local history, culture, ecosystems, and safety.

In addition to OAK Airport, participating organizations include U.S Fish and Wildlife – Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, the National Park Service – San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Santa Clara County Parks, California State Parks-Seacliff State Beach, Oakland Zoo, BART, Madera County, City of Morgan Hill, Sacramento County Parks, and the City of San Jose. 

Scavenger hunt for prizes at SJC Airport

And San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is celebrating National Aviation Week with a the return of the QR Scavenger Hunt throughout its terminals from now through September 9.

Prizes include airport parking vouchers, lounge passes and airport swag.