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20 airports you can visit without a plane ticket

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

Airports

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Travel tidbits from airports near you

04/23/25

Pittsburgh Int’l Airport’s new terminal is almost done (Image courtesy Gensler) Later this week, we’ll be doing a hard hat tour of Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal, visiting the airport’s in-terminal day care center (yes, they have one!) and checking in on some of our favorite art pieces at PIT. Stay tuned for pics. Fresh →

Postcard from Pittsburgh, PA

04/22/25

The Stuck at the Airport team is spending a few days in Pittsburgh, Pennyslvania exploring the airport, of course, but also the museums, restaurants, shops and assorted attractions. A couple of highlights so far: Pittsburgh food tour We joined these adorable kids, their parents and a gaggle of other enthusiastic explorers on a tasting tour →

San Jose Int’l Airport lets you dress up baby chicks

04/21/25

In 1949, the first commercial flight that landed at San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) carried two pilots, seven passengers … and 2,550 baby chickens. For the airport’s 75th anniversary – in 2024 – SJC introduced a modern flock of baby chick characters. And now Ernie + Friends are featured on a new digital platform →

Museum Monday: Chinese baskets at SFO Airport

04/20/25

A new exhibition from the SFO Museum at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) celebrates the artistry of Chinese basketry and containers, many of which feature hand-painted motifs and auspicious symbols. Portland Craft: Chinese Woven Baskets and Containers is on view post-security in SFO’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1 from April 19, 2025, to June 7, 2026. →

More places on our ‘go’ list

04/19/25

National Park Week. Free admission on Saturday Most national parks and monuments offer free entry year-round. But there are popular sites that charge visitors an entry fee. Except, that is, on the handful of days when park fees are waived nationwide. And Saturday, April 19 – the first day of National Park Week (April 19 →

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Fresh art at MSP + Airport libraries

04/17/25

Fresh art at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport The Arts@MSP program at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) presents to new temporary exhibits. Purely Textual Map Point, by Alison Price, is a collection of organic and mineral structures on canvas wity metal leaf, glass, handmade paper and found metal. Look for the display in MSP Terminal 1, →