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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

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The coolest airport now has a speakeasy

04/15/25

Locals and visitors have been raving about the ZGF-designed main terminal expansion at Oregon’s Portland International Airport (PDX) since it officially opened to the public in August, 2024. Everyone loves the greenery, the 9-acre mass timber roof, outposts of beloved local shops and restaurants, the comfy lounging spots sporting bits of the famed PDX carpet →

LAS Airport rumble ready for WrestleMania fans

04/14/25

WrestleMania Weekend arrives in Las Vegas on April 18 to 21, and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is ready to rumble. Or at least ready to help fans get in and out of the airport smoothly. In addition to some helpful tips on navigating the airport during what promises to be a extra-busy time, the →

The economic impact of disappearing Canadians

04/13/25

This is a slightly different version of a story we reported for NBC News. How tariffs & smacktalk about Canada hurt Washington border towns People have roamed across the 49th parallel on the west flank of North America for hundreds of years. Lately, many are thinking twice. Canadians frequently stop by Blaine, Washington, for gas, →

Cherry blossom festival at SFO

04/10/25

SFO Celebrates Cherry Blossom Festival Cherry Blossom season is underway in many cities and regions. And that includes San Francisco and Northern California, where the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival is underway. The festival is one of the largest cherry blossom festivals outside of Japan, with performances, music, art, exhibits, and a Grand Parade. Activities →

World’s Best Airports (according to Skytrax)

04/09/25

For the 13th time, Singapore’s Changi Airport has been named the World’s Best Airport in the Skytrax World Airport Awards. Changi also won awards for the World’s Best Airport Dining, the World’s Best Airport Washrooms and as the Best Airport in Asia. It’s no wonder. Changi Airport is a destination on its own, with free →

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PHX Sky Train birthday. Check out the terrazzo floors.

04/08/25

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) marked the birthday of its Sky Train, which started operating on April 8, 2013 with three stations. Today, the PHX Sky Train has 6 stations, each with wonderful terrazzo flooring commissioned by the city’s public art program. Two stations, the Rental Car Center Station and the 24th Street Station →