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The night sky above Kitt Peak National Observatory, the Burrell Schmidt Telescope is shown here.

Places to go. Things to do.

01/26/25
Here are some travel tidbits to get the week started Things are looking up in Tucson You’ve likely heard of Donut Trails, Cocktail Trails, Pie Trails and Barbecue Trails. They are all good ways to explore a city or a region. Now there’s an Astro Trail in Tucson, Arizona that highlights night sky viewing options. […]
SEA Airport gets a mascot

SEA Airport gets a mascot

12/05/24
Mascots. Sports teams have them. Schools have them. Theme parks have them. And airports have them too. The Stuck at the Airport team has encountered cute mascots at airports nationwide and around the world and is delighted that our home airport, Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) now has one too. Just in time for the […]
Love your airport? It loves you too.

Love your airport? It loves you too.

02/09/24
Like you, airports around the country are getting ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day. And a couple of our favorite airports have already shared a bit about what they have planned for their favorite passengers. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) customer service staff will be handing out airport-themed Valentines and branded chocolate kisses at the airport information […]
Unites Airlines plane landing at dedication ceremony for new administration buildign at Sea-Tac.

Seattle-Tacoma Int’l Airport’s 75th Anniversary

01/29/24
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year and plans to keep the party going all year long with in-terminal events, music, entertainment, community partnerships, artwork, and other activities. As part of the anniversary kick-off, the Port of Seattle is sharing photos from the airport’s history. Here are a few of our […]
PHL Airport will soon offer a gate pass program

PHL Airport will soon offer a gate pass program

10/10/23
In November, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) will join the list of airports that offer post-security access to non-ticketed airport visitors. With the Wingmate Pass, anyone will be able to accompany a friend or family member to their gate, welcome an arriving passenger as they leave the plane, or visit the airport’s restaurants, bars, shops, art […]
The Tri-Cities Airport broke its old passenger record in 2018, handling 785,164 passengers.

Another airport adds a gate pass program

07/06/23
A growing number of airports make it easy for the non-traveling public to get visitor passes to the secure side of the passenger terminal. That makes it possible to meet arriving friends and family at the gate or to spend more time with someone before they board a flight. It also means that you don’t […]
DEN’s ELF, PHL’s Pottery Bike & More Airport Fun

DEN’s ELF, PHL’s Pottery Bike & More Airport Fun

12/07/22
Some airports around the country are going all out to celebrate the holidays this year and entertain travelers. Here are some of the fun celebrations we’ve spotted. More to come. Let us know what we missed. Denver Int’l Airport’s Purple Elf Pottery Bike Landing at Philadelphia Int’l Airport If you’re at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) […]
Travel Tidbits From An Airport Near You

Travel Tidbits From An Airport Near You

11/02/22
TSA May Still Make You Wear A Mask The Supreme Court on Monday let stand a ruling that allows the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to require mask-wearing on planes, trains, and other forms of transport.   The TSA stopped enforcing a mask mandate in April of this year after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s […]
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