Airports
A Bag’s Journey Through SeaTac Airport
Ever wonder what happens to your luggage once it passes the check-in gate? Seattle Times produced a great behind the scenes video tour of the 9.3 mile conveyor belt system.
Minneapolis Airport
iPad Bar at Minneapolis Airport
At the new OTG Media Bar in the Minneapolis Airport a new type of in-flight media is making an appearance, the virtual newsstand. It will have the appearance of a traditional magazine stand but will be filled with Apple iPads. Passengers will be able to peruse media such as magazines, Read more…
Airlines
TSA Pre✓ program expanding to Las Vegas Airport
Expanding to the Las Vegas, McCarran Airport is the TSA Pre✓ program. Qualifying flyers on Delta and American Airlines through the D gate will be eligible for expedited screening through the TSA checkpoint. In 2012, the TSA plans to expand the pilot program to Delta flyers at the Minneapolis St. Paul Read more…
Airlines
Port of Seattle Welcomes Emirates Airlines
A press release from the Port of Seattle announcing the exciting news that Emirates Airlines will start flying direct to Dubai from Seattle. Port of Seattle Welcomes World's Largest International Airline to Sea-Tac Airport Emirates Airlines to Begin Service to Dubai March 1, 2012 (Seattle–September 28, Read more…
Airports
Trusted Traveler Program In The Works
TSA agency chief John Pistole announced before the Senate Homeland Security Committee that he plans to roll out a new “Trusted Traveler” program this fall. The TSA has been under heavy scrutiny to improve the screening process. Long lines, inappropriate contact and misguided pat downs of 6 year old children Read more…
Airports
Frommers announces top 10 airport restaurants
Guidebook publisher Frommer’s lists these airport restaurants as the best in the US: Atlanta: One Flew South (Terminal E) Baltimore: Obrycki’s (Gate B-11) Boston: Legal Sea Foods Terminal A, after security, has Legal Test Kitchen Terminal B, before security, has Legal C Bar Terminal C, before security, has the traditional Read more…
Airports
Make getting through customs easier by using the Global Entry Program
For those travelers who frequently fly internationally, we highly recommend you check out the Global Entry Program. Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Though intended for frequent international travelers, there is Read more…
Airlines
DELTA Approved For SEATTLE-BEJING Service
(May 18, 2010) – Delta Air Lines today announced it has received final Chinese government approval to launch nonstop flights between Seattle and Beijing, beginning June 4. The new route, which will operate five times weekly, will connect customers from destinations throughout Delta’s and code-share partner Alaska Air Group’s network Read more…
Airlines
Do you have your ASH covered?
The Iceland volcano eruptions that are causing flight cancellations and delays have created some uncertainty about upcoming trips to Europe. You need a travel agent as your safety net! Here’s what we’ll do for you at Stellar Travel: Our business and vacation traveler’s flights are monitored and we take care Read more…
Airlines
Ash Update
As of Tuesday morning, April 20, a few Volcano-cancelled flights are now operating as some airspace is re-opened. Here’s what we’ve been doing and will continue to do in the Stellar Travel corporate department for our affected clients: At the beginning of the crisis all of our travelers and their Read more…