SFO taking speedy cues from ATL
If flight operations in and out of Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson seem to be running more smoothly these days, that’s because air traffic control improvements resulting from the FAA’s new NextGen...
View ArticleExtinguish airport smoking for good?
Fewer and fewer U.S. airports still offer special lounges where smokers can light up in a controlled environment, but Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International has apparently decided to stick with...
View ArticleUber progresses, one airport at a time
How do Uber drivers pick up their passengers at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport? Very carefully, as the old gag says. [More…] That’s because it is still illegal for them to take on...
View ArticleAirport cardio: Hoofing it to the gate
Sure, you could take the moving walkway or people-mover or even hitch a ride on one of those little golf carts — but some big airports allow passengers to get in a pretty good workout if they walk all...
View Article10 most popular travel stories this week
TravelSkills’ 10 most popular posts over the last week (descending order): 1. Take a sneak peak: In the bag: United’s new amenity kits (Photos) 2. Branding matters: Delta: ‘Up-selling’ is working 3....
View ArticleDelta’s ultimate upgrade: private jets
Delta, the commercial airline, has always operated separately from Delta Private Jets, the company’s exclusive subsidiary for business jet travel. But now the two are planning to mix things up,...
View ArticleFly through Atlanta’s dramatic new airport canopy (VIDEO)
This week Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials reveal plans for a $6 billion renovation and expansion that will last nearly 20 years. The most dramatic new addition will be a...
View ArticlePoor showing for U.S. in global airport honors
The 2016 Skytrax World Airport Awards have been announced, based on an online survey of more than 13 million travelers from 106 countries, and the biggest news for U.S. airports is how poorly they...
View ArticleUgly aircraft noise, beautifully displayed
As you sit back in your seat watching the ground drop away, did you ever stop to think about the impact of your flight on the people below? FULL STORY Aircraft noise isn’t as bad as it was in past...
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