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Author: Harriet Baskas, Special to USA TODAY

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Delivery robots to digital health apps: 5 ways your next airport visit could be contactless

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021Harriet Baskas, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Delivery robots to digital health apps: 5 ways your next airport visit could be contactless

From touchless airport parking to robot food delivery, here are some of the ways your next airport experience might be contactless.

Travel

Leap year offers an extra day – and extra perks for travelers, especially leaplings

February 22, 2020February 29, 2020Harriet Baskas, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Leap year offers an extra day – and extra perks for travelers, especially leaplings

If you are a leapling who was born on Feb. 29 or plan to pop the question that day, it’s not too late to snag special deals at these hotels.

Travel

What travelers need to know as TSA, airports brace for Super Bowl LIV travelers

January 29, 2020Harriet Baskas, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on What travelers need to know as TSA, airports brace for Super Bowl LIV travelers

Long before the final matchup was set for Super Bowl LIV, airports and security officials were making game plans for dealing with an influx of flyers.

Travel

Everything you need to know if you’re traveling through Miami International Airport

January 29, 2020Harriet Baskas, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Everything you need to know if you’re traveling through Miami International Airport

Here’s what you need to know about flying through Miami International Airport, including where to eat, shower and let your dog do its business.

Travel

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport makes its gate-pass program permanent

December 19, 2019December 20, 2019Harriet Baskas, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Seattle-Tacoma International Airport makes its gate-pass program permanent

Those who get a gate pass can have extra time with family and friends before they board a plane or meet a loved one when they get off a flight.

Travel

Airport amenities to ease holiday travel: From ice-skating to cat cuddles and free beer

November 27, 2019Harriet Baskas, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Airport amenities to ease holiday travel: From ice-skating to cat cuddles and free beer

From free ice-skating in Denver to a holiday market in Munich, airports are doing what they can to keep passengers in a festive mood.

Travel

You can go now go past security at three US airports without a ticket; here’s how it works

October 22, 2019Harriet Baskas, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on You can go now go past security at three US airports without a ticket; here’s how it works

The Detroit Metro Airport joins Pittsburgh and Tampa in allowing non-flyers to go through the security checkpoints.

Travel

Grab your change! Travelers left TSA almost $1 million in inadvertent ‘tips’ last year

May 28, 2019May 29, 2019Harriet Baskas, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Grab your change! Travelers left TSA almost $1 million in inadvertent ‘tips’ last year

According to a new report from TSA, during fiscal year 2018, travelers left $960,105 in the plastic bins at airport checkpoints around the country.

Travel

Spider-Man stars in United Airlines’ new safety video

May 13, 2019May 13, 2019Harriet Baskas, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Spider-Man stars in United Airlines’ new safety video

United Airlines, Sony and Marvel worked together to weave safety instructions into a fast-paced film starring Spider-Man and some of his friends.

Travel

Airports and the TSA are gearing up for the Real ID deadline. You should be, too

April 25, 2019April 26, 2019Harriet Baskas, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Airports and the TSA are gearing up for the Real ID deadline. You should be, too

The Real ID Act set new and higher minimum security standards for driver’s licenses and identification cards that will be accepted at airports.

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