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Harriet Baskas

@hbaskas.bsky.social

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Award-winning journalist happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Work appears (or has) on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy, NW Travel & Life, more... Latest book: "111 Places in Seattle That You Must Not Miss." Site: StuckatTheAirport.com

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Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

New airport trading cards for Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport. Get them - and some other collectible aviation trading cards - at MCO"s trading card event. Plus: where else to get airport trading cards. stuckattheairport.com/2026/10/01/a...

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Airport Card Quest coming to Orlando Int'l Airport - Stuck at the Airport

Get the new Orlando International Airport (MCO) trading card, and other collectible cards, at the Airport Card Quest at MCO on October 14

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Will this airport make me fat? Cannoli - and other treats - from Mike's Pastry, a legendary Italian bakery in Boston's North End, has landed at Boston Logan Int'l Airport stuckattheairport.com/2026/09/27/c...

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Airport Amenity of the Week. The "I Speak" program at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) stuckattheairport.com/2026/09/25/a...

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Airport Amenity of the Week: CLT's "I Speak" program - Stuck at the Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has an "I Speak" program that offers assistance in 29 languages.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Get ready to celebrate Dolly Day on 9/25 from 9 to 5 at Nashville International Airport (BNA). stuckattheairport.com/2026/09/23/c... #StuckAtTheAirport #avgeek #airports #dollyparton

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Celebrate Dolly Day from 9 to 5 at Nashville Int'l Airport - Stuck at the Airport

Nashville International Airport (BNA) is celebrating Dolly Day from 9 to 5 pm on September 25. Here's the schedule.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Rock on at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Last week ORD debuted an exhibit honoring Blues legend Buddy Guy. This week, the airport is seeking your help in naming a giant boulder. #airports #avgeek #bluesmusic #geology stuckattheairport.com/2026/09/10/r...

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Rock on at Chicago O'Hare's Airport - Stuck at the Airport

Chicago's O'Hare Airport debuted an exhibit honoring Blues legend Buddy Guy and kicked off a contest to name a giant boulder.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thanks for sharing around!

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Did you miss The Beatles or Engelbert Humperdink at the Las Vegas Airport? Luckily someone took some photos... stuckattheairport.com/2026/09/01/c... #airports

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Celebrity snaps on view at Harry Reid Int'l Airport in Las Vegas - Stuck at the Airport

A new exhibit at Harry Reid Internaitonal Airport in Las Vegas features celebrities who have passed through, including The Beatles.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

In Nashville, the call is renewed to have passengers "Departin' from Parton." stuckattheairport.com/2026/08/26/r...

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Renewed call to name an airport for Dolly Parton - Stuck at the Airport

The Change.org petition to rename Nashville International Airport (BNA) for Dolly Parton is getting getting thousands more supporters.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Flying into or out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport soon? You can now get a Jimothy-inspired ice-cream treat. stuckattheairport.com/2026/08/18/i... #Jimothy #JimothySummer #airports #eatingatairports

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It's a Jimothy Summer at SEA Airport - Stuck at the Airport

The Jimothy craze has arrived at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) with the Jimothy Swirl ice-cream treat at Lucky Louie restaurant.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Airport Amenity of the Week: pickle juice shots at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Salty! stuckattheairport.com/2026/08/14/n... #Airports #avgeek #CLTAirport

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New routes + concourse upgrades + airport pickle juice shots - Stuck at the Airport

Delta announces Narita service from SEA and Paris service from AUS. Plus, pickle juice shots at CLT Airport.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Iconic & controversial artwork returns to Denver International Airport (DEN). Let the conspiracy theories resume in earnest. stuckattheairport.com/2026/08/13/i... #Airports #avgeek #DenverIntAirport @denverairport.bsky.social

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Iconic & controversial artwork returns to Denver International Airport - Stuck at the Airport

Iconic and controversial artwork returns to Denver International Airport. Conspiracy theories likely to resurface.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Want!!! Lufthansa air travel etiquette outfits. stuckattheairport.com/2026/08/12/w...

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Want: this airline etiquette gear from Lufthansa - Stuck at the Airport

Not sure how to behave at the airport or on the plane? Lufthansa's cool new etiquette gear has the answers.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A 6-foot-tall Sasquatch greets passengers at this Oregon airport. stuckattheairport.com/2026/08/11/r...

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We flew from Seattle to Portland and skipped TSA screening. stuckattheairport.com/2026/08/07/w... #seaportair #travelPortand @travelportland.com #airlines

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We popped into Portland, Oregon - Stuck at the Airport

The Stuck at the Airport team flew with SeaPort Airlines from Seattle to Portland for a quick day of exploring;

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Airports celebrating Louis Armstrong, choosing carpets + celebrating art. stuckattheairport.com/2026/08/04/a... #airports #travel #StuckatTheAirport

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

It's a tie for Airport Amenity of the Week! stuckattheairport.com/2026/07/30/t... #Airports #avgeek #bunnies

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Tie for Airport Amenity of the Week - Stuck at the Airport

An outdoor terrace at Pittsburgh International Airport & bunnies at Bradley International AIrport are our Airport Amenities of the Week.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Snaps from a visit to the Sullenberger Aviation Museum, the Mint Museum, the Bechtel Museum and others in Charlotte, N.C. stuckattheairport.com/2026/07/29/s...

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Snaps from Charlotte, N.C. museums - Stuck at the Airport

We visited a handful of museum in Charlotte, N.C. Here are some snaps from our favorites museums and exhibits.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

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Marking Amelia Earhart's birthday - Stuck at the Airport

Marking Amelia Earhart's birthday - July 24 - with some notes about museums where you can learn more about her life.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

A robot will park your car at Gatwick Airport (would you let it?) And there are cash-back hotel incentives in New Orleans and Oregon Coast - if you hurry. stuckattheairport.com/2026/07/23/r...

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Robot airport car park + summer travel incentives - Stuck at the Airport

Robots may park your car at Gatwick Airport + these hotel bookings in New Orleans and Oregon give cash back.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Jimothy spotted at airports & on planes. And we're remembering our adventures with Gatwick Airport's mascot, Gary Gatwick. stuckattheairport.com/2026/07/22/j... #jimothy

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Jimothy is on the move + What's up at Gatwick Airport? - Stuck at the Airport

Jimothy, the short-spined raccoon from Seattle that has become a viral social media sensation this summer, is getting around. Airports and airlines are reporting sightings. And, on top of t-shirts, ar...

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Airport tidbits for Tuesday: model trains, flags, flowers and desert animals. stuckattheairport.com/2026/07/21/t...

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Travel tidbits from ORD, PHX, EDI & other airports - Stuck at the Airport

O'Hare has artist-made flags. Phoenix Sky Harbor has animals. Chattoonga Airport has model trails. And Edinburgh Airport has wildflowers.

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Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

A 'meet-cute on an airplane' story went viral. Now the airport is offering dating tips. stuckattheairport.com/2026/07/14/d... #airports #dating #avgeek

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Dating tips for fliers from CLE Airport - Stuck at the Airport

A Frontier Airlines passenger leaving CLE Airport spotted a cute airline maintenance worker. Social media did the rest.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Fun crop (or seed) art exhibit at MSP Airport. stuckattheairport.com/2026/07/10/s... #airports #artatairports #cropart @mspairport.bsky.social

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Seed art on display at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport - Stuck at the Airport

A new exhibition at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) features crop (or seed) art from the Minnesota State Far.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Hats off to the new artwork at Denver International Airport that's made from .... hats! #hats #artinairports #airports #DENAirport stuckattheairport.com/2026/07/08/h... @denverairport.bsky.social

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Hats off to the new artwork at Denver International Airport - Stuck at the Airport

New artwork by Terry Maker at Denver International Airport take the form of two spheres made out of western hats.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Few airport terminals make you want to move - or move back - to a city. This one does. And now it's done. stuckattheairport.com/2026/07/02/p... @flypdx.bsky.social

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PDX Airport declares the mega main terminal project done - Stuck at the Airport

After 11 years and more than $2.15 billion, the Main Terminal replacement project at Portland International Airport is completed.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Competition for Airport Amenity of the Week We love the free postcard mailing station at PHL Airport's new Visitor Center. But: there's a model train in bag claim at Chattanooga Airport (CHA)! stuckattheairport.com/2026/06/30/a... #Airports #travel #modelrailway #avgeek @phlairport.bsky.social

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Another Airport Amenity of the Week - Stuck at the Airport

A model train running in the bag claim area of Chattanooga Airport is our second Airport Amenity of the Week.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Airport Amenity of the Week. (Already). Postcards now cost $0.61 to mail. The price rises to $0.65 on 7/12/26. So it's doubly nice that the new visitor center at PHL Airport will mail comp. postcards for free. stuckattheairport.com/2026/06/30/a... #travel #airports @phlairport.bsky.social

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Airport amenity of the week - at PHL Airport - Stuck at the Airport

Airport Amenity of the Week - mail free postcards at Philadelphia International Airport. And see great art.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Spotted: Peanut M&M's Roadkill. Oh, the horrors!

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Do these summer travel stats match you're experiencing/doing this summer? stuckattheairport.com/2026/06/26/d...

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Do these summer travel stats strike a chord? - Stuck at the Airport

Reports on summer travel seem to tell the same story: Americans are traveling but are being cautious about where they go and what they spend.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

A cool new airport bar (w/takeaway 4-paks) + a jungle in a hotel lobby + kite festival season in the Pacific Northwest stuckattheairport.com/2026/06/25/a... #airports #avgeek #gardens #kitefestival @flypdx.bsky.social @bellagiolasvegas.bsky.social

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A cool airport bar, a flashy hotel lobby + kite fests - Stuck at the Airport

A cool airport bar opens at PDX Airport. The Bellagio debuts it summer garden. And kite festivals take off in the Pacific Northwest.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

3 things: Where to see iconic #soccer artifacts + this airline is offering a free hotel stay + spotting FIFA World Cup livery. stuckattheairport.com/2026/06/23/s... @americanair.bsky.social @visitseattle.bsky.social @iflymia.bsky.social #airports #airlines #FIFAWorldCup2026 #avgeek

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3 things: soccer artifacts + free hotel stays + a FIFA livery - Stuck at the Airport

World Cup artifacts at Seattle's MOPOP museum. Emirates free hotel offer. And the American Airlines' World Cup livery will land in Miami.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Two museums on our 'go' list: one brand new, the other 100 years old. Both full of treasures. stuckattheairport.com/2026/06/21/n...

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National Geographic's Museum of Exploration + Maryhill Museum of Art - Stuck at the Airport

Two museums on our 'go' list: National Geographic Museum of Exploration in Washington, DC and Maryhill Museum in Goldendale, WA.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

2 airports with lovely new terminals made the list of "World's Most Beautiful Airports" for 2026. stuckattheairport.com/2026/06/17/2... #airports @pitairport.bsky.social

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2 U.S. airports on this year's list of "Most Beautiful" - Stuck at the Airport

The winners of the "World's Most Beautiful Airport" for 2026 have been named by Prix Versailles. See the winners.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I spent a few days finding out what's up, World Cup-wise, at airports. thepointsguy.com/guide/world-...

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How airports are preparing for the 2026 World Cup - The Points Guy

Airports in host cities are decked out with World Cup-related branding, digital displays, art, activities, watch parties and merchandise.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Tee hee...

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Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Airports have a lot of activities on deck for FIFA World Cup travelers. At MIami Int'l Airport (MIA), you can watch soccer icon David Beckham sleep. stuckattheairport.com/2026/06/12/w... #FIFA_World_Cup_2026 #soccer #Airports @iflymia.bsky.social

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Watch soccer icon David Beckham sleep at MIA Airport - Stuck at the Airport

To celebrate the FIFA World Cup, Miami International Airport (MIA) is screening a 107-minute video of soccer icon David Beckham sleeping.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Don't be like the rhino... New campaign urges air travelers to leave the bags behind in an emergency. And don't stop for a selfie! stuckattheairport.com/2026/06/08/s... #avgeek #aviation @iata.org

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"Save a life, not a bag" campaign for air travelers - Stuck at the Airport

A new airline safety campaign urges passengers to leave bags behind in case of an emergency that requires evacuation.

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Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

5 new galleries open July 1, 2026 at the National Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C. One of those galleries is filled with aviation-inspired art. stuckattheairport.com/2026/06/05/5... #StuckatTheAirport #avgeek #aviation #museums @airandspace

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Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

A swanky new Alaska Airlines lounge at PDX Airport. Plus: Airports in Seattle and Miami celebrate soccer with fun activations and art. stuckattheairport.com/2026/06/03/a... @alaskaairlines.bsky.social @flysea.bsky.social @flypdx.bsky.social @iflymia.bsky.social

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Alaska Airlines debuts swanky PDX lounge + SEA & MIA Airports celebrate soccer Stuck at the Airport Airports - Stuck at the Airport

Alaska Airlines debuts it new PDX lounge and SEA and MIA airports kick off soccer and World Cup festivities

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Heathrow Airport celebrates its 80th anniversary with a poem seen from the sky & a highlight history reel with The Beatles, The Concorde & the baggage handler Freddie Mercury dance tribute. stuckattheairport.com/2026/06/03/r...

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Heathrow Airport celebrates its 80th anniversary with a sky poem - Stuck at the Airport %

Heathrow Airport is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a special events, including a poem you can read from the sky.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Everyone and their dog is soccer crazy this season. Check out this giant Snoopy statue at Singapore's Changi Airport (SIN). stuckattheairport.com/2026/06/01/s...

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Snoopy & pals spending the summer at Singapore's Changi Airport - Stuck at the Airport

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is home to a summer long sport-themed installation of Snoopy and other Peanuts characters.

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Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Horizon Air's new "Toy Story 5" livery is pretty darn cute. stuckattheairport.com/2026/06/01/h...

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Airports around the country are welcoming FIFA World Cup fans with special merch, selfie stations, 3-D holograms, flag displays and more. stuckattheairport.com/2026/05/28/a... #FIFA #WorldCup2026 #Airports

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Airports ready to welcome FIFA World Cup fans - Stuck at the Airport

Airports around the country are gearing up to welcome FIFA World Cup fans with merch, special activities and holographic messages.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Nomination for Airport Amenity of the Week: New Gameway video gaming lounge at @mspairport - called the Portal Lounge - has 17 gaming stations, a buffet and a robot bartender. stuckattheairport.com/2026/05/28/g... @airportgameway.bsky.social

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Grand opening for Gameway's Portal Lounge at MSP Airport - Stuck at the Airport

Gameway's gaming lounge at MSP Airport ss called the Portal Lounge. It has gaming stations, a buffet and a robot bartender.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Move over, DEN Airport lizard people and other world visitors. The airport is turning your secret underground tunnels into passenger walkways. #lizardpeople #airports stuckattheairport.com/2026/05/26/h...

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Thanks for the kind words!

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Thanks for the kind words!

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Sharing some instructions for folding and flying paper airplanes on National Paper Airplane Day. stuckattheairport.com/2026/05/25/c...

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Celebrating National Paper Airplane Day - Stuck at the Airport

Make a paper airplane - or a drink a Paper Plane cocktail - on National Paper Airplane Day, which is celebrated each year on May 26.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Free mini golf, concerts and other outdoor summer fun is back on the plaza at Denver Int'l Airport. stuckattheairport.com/2026/05/25/e...

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Enjoy Denver Int'l Airport's Park on the Plaza - Stuck at the Airport

Denver International Airport (DEN) offers free mini golf, concerts and other events in its Park on the Plaza this summer.

Harriet Baskas @hbaskas.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Alaska Airlines began nonstop daily flights between Seattle and London last night. The gate celebration featured tea and scones.. stuckattheairport.com/2026/05/22/a...

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Alaska Airlines now flies between Seattle and London - Stuck at the Airport

Alaska Airlines now offers nonstop daily flights between Seattle and London Heathrow Airport on a 787-9 airplane.