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JetBlue Plants Urban Farm At JFK
JetBlue Airways, in partnership with Terra Real Vegetable Chips, has unveiled a blue potato farm and produce garden in the pre-security area of Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy International (JFK). The 24,000-square-foot farm includes 3,000 crates of potato plants, herbs...
Food Trucks Dish Out Lunch At MIA
Miami International’s (MIA) Central Terminal was home to three food trucks for the day on Oct. 2. Ms. Cheezious, Che Grill and Moty’s Grill trucks were parked outside the terminal and serving passengers and employees during lunchtime. MIA will continue hosting...
Time Travel Now Ticking At DEN
Timepieces, eyewear and other accessories are now available in Concourse B of Denver International (DEN), courtesy of Time Travel. The store, operated by DFASS Group, will offer brands such as Michael Kors, Nixon, Maui Jim, Prada, Ray-Ban, Furla, Longines, Tissot,...
DFW Introduces New Brand Focusing on Customers, International Growth
Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) is transforming its image. The airport has launched a fresh brand with the tagline “Travel. Transformed.” It replaces the current brand, which was put in place more than 14 years ago. "DFW is a very different airport than it was...
TPA Goes To The (Guide) Dogs For A Day
More than a dozen dogs could be seen sniffing around Tampa International (TPA) on Sept. 29. Southeastern Guide Dogs brought guide dogs in training and their handlers into the airport to give them experience in travel situations. The dogs roamed through the Main...
MCO 1st Airport To Utilize Facial Recognition Technology At Border
Orlando International (MCO) has become the first airport in the United States to use facial recognition technology in automated passport control kiosks. The technology, supplied by SITA, is part of new initiative from U.S. Customs and Border Protection requiring the...
Air Margaritaville Arrives At MIA
Air Margaritaville has made its U.S. airport debut at Miami International (MIA). Operated by IMCMV MIA Airport LLC, the restaurant is inspired by Jimmy Buffett’s song and the lifestyle it represents. It will offer breakfast items, seafood, salads, sandwiches and an...
Carrabba’s Serves Up Italian Fare At ATL
Travelers through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) can find Carrabba’s Italian Grill in the concessions lineup. HMSHost Corp., in partnership with Bloomin’ Brands and joint-venture partners Chow Baby Ponce LLC, The Pecan Inc. and Master ConcessionAir-ATL...
Delaware North Opens Cross Grain Brewhouse At OKC
Travelers through Will Rogers World (OKC) will now find Cross Grain Brewhouse among the concessions offerings, courtesy of Delaware North. “We created Cross Grain Brewhouse as a place for air travelers to enjoy a great meal and relax with a local craft beer or...
The Market Lands At ATL
Areas USA has opened The Market at the Centerpoint in Concourse C of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL). "The Market is a beautiful example of how design and architecture can deliver function and convenience," says Xavier Rabell, CEO of Areas North...
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