Airports aren’t exactly known for peace and quiet—but there’s one place most travelers overlook. Lounges used to offer some protection from the hustle and bustle, but with so many people now …
Airport amenities
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For a while, travelers thought they’d found a hidden “secret lounge” at DFW Airport. But the reality turned out to be very different. There are a few ways to get …
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Airports
Winter Is Coming — and Some Airports Are Actually Ready for It
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWinter is coming. No, not THAT “winter is coming.” I mean REAL winter is coming. OK, OK…I will admit that winter isn’t much of a thing for us in the …
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Airports
Why Do So Many Airports Have Rocking Chairs? And Which Airport Have Them?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAirports are probably one of the most high-tech structures in modern times. Depending on the facility, it could employ solar-paneled rooftops, energy-efficient everything, baggage carousels that reduce carbon dioxide emissions, …
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There was a time when I scoffed at the idea of using moving walkways. Didn’t matter if they were at airports, theme parks, or anywhere else, if I had the …
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Airports
Why Don’t Airports Have Large Clocks Visible in the Concourse?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOver the weekend, we posted a piece about how airports are specifically designed to trick you into buying more. One email we got in response to the piece, from a …
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If you’re flying through a major airport, you might find yourself overwhelmed by the sheer number of lounges available. But what happens when you’re at a smaller regional airport? The …
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Some airports are tiny. But the largest airports are, well, LARGE. In fact, to get from the entrance to the furthest gate at the airport with the longest walk in …
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Lounges
Travelzoo: Members + Guests Now Get Complimentary Lounge Access for $40/Year
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegLaunched in 1998, Travelzoo Inc. is an Internet company that publishes deals from more than 2,000 travel, entertainment and local businesses such as restaurants and spas. Touting itself as a …
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If you’re flying out of JFK’s Terminal 4, you can choose from several lounges to spend time before your flight. If you’re flying on Delta, the primary tenant of T4, …