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01/05/26

Airport guest pass programs allow non-ticketed guests to go through the security checkpoint and access the secure side of a terminal to dine, shop, see the art and spend more time with family and friends. Currently, about 20 airports offer this service. And each airport has its own set of rules for how many guests →

Harriet Baskas

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12/11/25

Pixie Pilot & Jingle Jet making merry at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Airports around the country go all out during the holiday season with decorations, live music, visits from Santa and other festive events. At Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), the activities include the adorable antics of Pixie Pilot and Jingle Jet, a →

This airport has cribbage tables for travelers

12/10/25

Here’s a charming, new airport amenity. The Customer Experience Team at Maine’s Portland International Jetport (PWM), gained loads of fans a while back when they set up communal jigsaw-puzzle tables to entertain and relax travelers waiting for their flights. Now, just in time for the busy holiday travel season, Portland International Jetport has a new →

Despite headwinds, global airlines expect a profitable 2026

12/09/25

It’s been a tough year for many parts of the aviation industry, with plenty to worry about in 2026 and beyond. But the International Air Transport Assocation (IATA), a global airline trade group representing about 360 airlines, expects passenger numbers to reach 5.2 billion in 2026, up 4.4% from 2025. IATA is also forecasting a →

Ice-skating at Munich Airport during the Holiday Market

12/09/25

Ice-skating – and curling – at Munich International Airport As part of its annual Christmas and Winter Market, Munich International Airport also offers ice-skating, along with curling. While not free, visitors can skate all day on the Munich International Airport ice rink for a fee of €5 (about $5.80 US). Skate rental is available for →

Delta is rewarding kind and courteous travelers

12/08/25

It’s not just the DOT that wants airline passengers to be kind and courteous this holiday season. Delta Air Lines has rolled out a Centennial Cheer program for the holiday that will reward travelers for assorted moments of kindness. The campaign caps off Delta’s 100th Anniversary Celebrations and is designed to encourage, recognize and reward →

New vending machines at BOS Logan dispense White Castle sliders, cheesecake & pizza

12/06/25

Three new automated food delivery kiosks – also known as vending machines – are up and running in the satellite concourse in Terminal A at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), by the kids’ play area. One machine serves up boxes of hot sliders from fast-food chain White Castle, including beef sliders, cheese sliders and cheddar bacon →