Tips to avoid air and other travel delays during your Summertime Travel, from eXpectdelaYs.com.

It's Summer! The weather's warm, the sun is out and your ready to go on vacation, or perhaps a nice business trip. Whatever you are planning, you will probably have a more enjoyable time if your trip is delay free. While I can't promise that you won't have a flight delay or that you may wait in an airport security checkpoint line for a few minutes, or find yourself in a little traffic, I can offer you a few tips to minimize your travel delays. If you don't have time to read this whole article now, just remember to check the essentials on expectdelays.com before you leave your house:

• Check your flight to make sure it's not delayed
• Check traffic on the way to the airport
• Check the wait time at security screening
• Check parking lot status.

Be flexible and save time! If you have any flexibility in your travel dates, you can decrease your chance of flight delays, airport security screening wait times and other issues that happen on high volume days. You can also save some money traveling on less popular days and times as well. The days and times that have the highest volume in part depend on what your origin and destination cities are. For example, if your travel includes a place that has a high volume of business travelers, then you would want to avoid peak business travel times like Sunday afternoon/evening, Monday morning and Friday. If your travel plans are to a vacation destination, then some of the largest crowds will be due to people taking weekend trips (Friday and Sunday travel days) and as you can see, this is also the time that business travelers are at their peak as well. Thus, traveling Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are likely to get you the least crowds, and the possibly the best prices as well.

Be flexible and save time in line! Less popular days and times may translate into shorter airport security screening checkpoint wait times. Check the TSA's website to get historical information on airport security checkpoint wait times based on date from the past 30 days. Assuming that the airport will be the least crowded when security wait times are the shortest, you can also suspect that other lines you may encounter at the airport, such as flight check-in, concessions, etc, may also be shorter at these times as well. Remember, since these airport security checkpoint wait times are based on the last 30 days of data, they will more likely resemble the times that you will encounter as you get closer to your travel date.

Be flexible and save money on flights! If you are flexible in your travel times and dates, you also may be able to get less expensive flights. Check out sites like Hotwire.com, where, you choose the day that you want to travel, your origin and destination airports, and they will offer you a cheap option on a flight. The only catch is that they don't tell you the time of your flight or airline until you purchase the ticket, but all you have to do is be willing to fly on a flight that has 0-1 stops each way (departing and returning) and a scheduled departure between 6am and 10pm and they will give you a flight with confirmed seating -- you'll never fly standby and you'll save money! You also have the choice of picking a flight the usual way – you will know the airline and flight times before you pay – but you will not get the big savings. If you like to shop around for prices before you buy, then I recommend Kayak.com. They don't sell airline tickets or hotel rooms themselves, but they do search a whole bunch of other travel, hotel and airline sites for you, to help you find the best price. Check Kayak.com out to Find Cheap Flights from 100+ Sites with One Click.

Be flexible and save on hotels! Hotwire.com is also a great place to go to save money on hotels. You choose the day and place that you need a hotel room, and they will give you a list of hotels to choose from. The only catch is that you won't know the exact hotel until you pay, but you will know the hotel's star rating and amenities before you buy, so you will have some idea what to expect. I have used their service many times and it has always worked out well. Same as for airline tickets, if you want to shop around before you buy, then let Kayak.com look at a bunch of web sites for you to find hotel availability and the best hotel rates. Follow this link to have Kayak.com find you great hotel rates and Discount Hotels

Pack Light and save time and money! Now that many airlines have added fees even for your first piece of checked luggage (many will take effect in August), and the extra bag fees and overweight bag fees have become really expensive, it really "pays" to pack lightly. If you can get away with a carry-on bag only, go for it! If you pack only the essentials, plan to do a little washing in the sink, and bring versatile shoes, it is amazing how little you can actually bring on a trip. Just be sure to pay attention to the restrictions on what you can pack in a carry-on bag, especially regarding liquids (see Be prepared, and don't wait in line! below). Carrying on your bags saves the time you have to wait to check them in, and probably more importantly, the time you have to wait to retrieve them. The trade off is that with more people carrying on their luggage, it may take a little longer to get flights boarded, and the overhead storage space may fill up, so you may wind up having to check your bag at the gate if there is no room to accomodate it in the cabin. If you are checking a bag, then do your best to follow your airline's baggage weight, number and size restrictions because having to pay extra fees will cost you in both money and time. Many of the airlines are planning on enabling you to pay the initial luggage fees at the time you purchase your ticket, which can save you time, as long as you do not incur any additional fees that you will have to pay at check-in such as your bag being oversized or overweight.

Be prepared, and don't wait in line! If you are not planning on checking baggage on your flight, and are only going to have a “carry-on” then it really pays to check-in for your flight on-line before you head to the airport. Just go to your airline's web site, and there is generally a link on their home page. You can select your seats and print out your boarding pass at home, and then just head straight to the airport security screening line. Just be sure that you have checked the limitations on how large your carry-on may be, and what is allowed through security screening and any special preparations that need to be made (such as all of your liquids being in 3 oz bottles in a 1 quart plastic bag). Check the TSA's website for up-to-date restrictions on what you can bring through the airport security checkpoint, and your airline's website for restrictions on the size and number of carry on items allowed per person.

Check for flight delays! Before you leave for the airport, check on your flight to make sure there has been no change in flight schedule or a flight delay. That's easy to do right from our home page, http://expectdelays.com. Either choose the city you are traveling from or use the Flight Status search box on our home page. Also always check security wait times, traffic and weather before you leave the house and check out our Tips for Avoiding Air Travel Delays for additional suggestions

Make sure there's a space for your car! Many airports have real-time parking lot status where you can check the number of spaces available in each lot to help you plan where to park as well as how much time you will need. Just follow the parking links that we provide for each city on http://expectdelays.com.

Pack a little snack! If you encounter a delay, especially if you are unfortunate enough to get stuck in traffic or are sitting inside a plane waiting to take off or for a gate, you will be happy that you packed something to eat, such as an energy bar, fruit or a sandwich (that doesn't require refrigeration). I always make sure that I buy a bottle of water once I am through security as well, so that I always have something to drink. If you remain well hydrated and you aren't hungry, you will be able to better withstand travel and flight delays.

Bring something to pass the time! Make sure you have your music player of choice, a book, magazine, computer or PDA so that you have something to do should you have a delay. Waiting is much more tolerable if you have something to pass the times.

Don't get lost! If you are renting a car at you destination and you don't know your way around, save yourself some time and aggravation and be sure to plan ahead. Map the route from the airport to the hotel ahead of time, and to any destinations (restaurants, beaches, etc) that you might want to go to. Better yet, bring a GPS or rent a car with one. Bringing a map is also a good idea. The extra time and/or money invested before your trip will give you more time to have fun on your vacation. Also, don't forget to plan your route back to the airport, taking into account travel time for the time of day (i.e. rush hour, etc), so that the finale of your trip can also be stress free. You can check traffic right here on expectdelays.com!

Stop that Growling Stomach! Investigate your dining choices ahead of time. If there is a restaurant that you would like to go to during a busy travel week, or on a Friday or Saturday night, save yourself from disappointment by making a reservation either before you leave or as soon as you get to your destination. Many restaurants take reservations on-line, but if they don't, with long-distance charges now cheap, spend a few cents and give them a call.

A little research goes a long way! Check out attractions and activities at your destination ahead of time in either a travel guide book or on-line. If you have a few ideas of places you want to go to and things that you would like to do ahead of time, you'll be able to spend more time actually doing them!

We can't guarantee you a delay free vacation, but with these tips you should be able to spend more time enjoying your time away! Remember, if you eXpect delaYs, you can beat them!

Happy Travels!

-Gus

Indianapolis International Airport is in store for a number of new restaurants, beverage and retail establishments coming in late 2008. Continuing the trend to bring local venues to the airport, three Indianapolis favorite will be coming to the airport: King David Dogs, 96th Street Steakburgers, and Patachou on the Fly. Also coming are more Starbucks locations, a Wolfgang Puck Gourmet Express and two retail outfits, offering travels merchandise and accessories and sun glasses.

HMSHOST AWARDED 10-YEAR CONTRACT TO BRING TRAVELER FAVORITES TO INDIANAPOLIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
King David Dogs and 96th Street Steakburgers among local offerings

BETHESDA, Md. (July 16, 2008) − HMSHost Corporation, a world leader in travel dining and shopping, and joint venture partner MPL Partners, a local Indiana minority business enterprise, today announced a 10-year contract award for nine concessions in the new terminal at Indianapolis International Airport (IND). The contract expands HMSHost's presence at IND where it currently operates two popular Starbucks Coffee locations.

Scheduled to open in late October 2008, the new food, beverage and retail venues include local Indianapolis favorites King David Dogs, 96th Street Steakburgers, and Patachou on the Fly. National brands to be added include three new Starbucks Coffee shops and a Wolfgang Puck Gourmet Express. HMSHost’s Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) partner Ralph D. Glenn of RDG Concessions will operate two specialty retail stores: Pacific Outfitters and Shades & Times.

“HMSHost has been a great concessions partner, providing our travelers the brands they’ve come to expect in airport dining and shopping. We are very pleased to extend our excellent relationship with HMSHost and their local partners, MPL Partners and RDG Concessions, by including these outstanding brands in our enhanced concessions program,” said Jeremiah Wise, Director of New Airport Business for Indianapolis International Airport.

• King David Dogs - This beloved Indianapolis restaurant has a rich and important history in the community. The downtown Indianapolis location is popular among gourmet hot dog devotees as well as the old-timers in the city who remember the company in its early days. The new Airport location will serve passengers on Concourse B.
• 96th Street Steakburgers - “One of the best burgers to try before you die” and “Perfection with ground steak.” That is how AOL City Guide refers to Indianapolis’ sleek new burger emporium, 96th Street Steakburgers. When locals want a top-notch juicy burger, they make a pilgrimage to this retro cool, quick service hamburger joint. 96th Street Steakburgers will serve passengers on Concourse A at the new Airport.
• Patachou On The Fly - The airport version of Café Patachou, the quintessential beloved neighborhood restaurant featuring French bistro cuisine, is one of the most popular and frequented establishments in Indiana and is coming to serve passengers from the Airport’s Civic Plaza. For 15 years running, Indianapolis Monthly Magazine has voted Café Patachou “Best Place for Breakfast” and it won a coveted place on Bon Appétit Magazine’s “Favorite Places for Breakfast in the Nation.”
• Starbucks Coffee - The finest purveyor of coffee in the world and the brand that coffee drinkers rely on for exceptional quality, Starbucks offers passengers fast and convenient access to their favorite beverages -- including espresso-based drinks, brewed coffees, and Frappuccinos® -- in addition to a variety of fresh pastries, sandwiches, and salads. The new Airport locations will serve passengers on Concourses A, B, and Civic Plaza.
• Wolfgang Puck Gourmet Express - Setting a bold new standard for fast casual dining, Wolfgang Puck Gourmet Express offers an innovative menu served in the kind of lively, open-air café setting synonymous with celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. This new location will serve passengers on Concourse B.
• Pacific Outfitters - Offering a selection of innovative, high-quality merchandise that is perfect for today’s hip, tech-savvy traveler, brand names such as Samsonite, Kipling, and Victorinox Swiss Army will be found in the Pacific Outfitters store. Pacific Outfitters will serve passengers on Concourse B.
• Shades & Times - Focusing on the fashion-conscious consumer, Shades & Times caters to young fashion and luxury minded customers with its selection of sunglasses from top name brands such as Sean John, Fendi, Gucci, Ray Ban and Prada with watch brands including Anne Klein, DKNY, Pierre Cardin, Swiss Army and Tissot. The new Airport location will serve passengers on Concourse A.

“We’re eager to be a part of the new airport experience at IND and look forward to opening for business with these new concepts later this year,” said Stephen E. Douglas, Vice President, Business Development for HMSHost. “We thank Indianapolis International Airport for this opportunity to deliver restaurant and retail venues that will enhance the passenger experience and achieve our objective of making the travelers’ day better.”

Lambert - St. Louis International Airport will soon have some additional restaurants and a wine bar for travelers to enjoy during connections, flight delays, layovers or while otherwise waiting for a flight. The new offerings will be Mosaics Tapas Fusion, The Pasta House Co, Brioche Dorée and Fitz's Root Beer. Also, coming in early 2009 will be the Missouri Wine Bar which is another welcome addition to the every growing opportunities to sample local and regional wines while at the airport.

HMSHOST DELIVERS LOCAL BRANDS TO LAMBERT-ST. LOUIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TRAVELERS

BETHESDA, MD (July 15, 2008) – New local restaurant brands are on their way to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. HMSHost Corporation, a world leader in travel venue dining and shopping, and its joint venture partners D&D Concessions LLC, will bring Mosaics Tapas Fusion, The Pasta House Co, and Fitz’s Root Beer as part of a lease extension award to provide food and beverage concessions at the airport through 2020. During the remaining 12-year contract, the company will spend nearly $16 million to introduce more local and upscale dining venues as part of the airport’s initiative to improve the passenger experience. Currently under construction are The Pasta House Co., scheduled to open this fall, and Missouri Wine Bar and Brioche Dorée Café, opening by early 2009. Other new locations will begin construction and open throughout 2009 and early 2010.

“By extending our relationship with HMSHost, we are giving travelers more choices and a more authentic St. Louis dining experience at the airport,” said Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Director Richard Hrabko. “Restaurants such as Mosaics Tapas Fusion are redefining St. Louis cuisine and now they will help redefine our concession program.”

The new upscale and local favorite dining venues include:

Mosaics Tapas Fusion: Named as one of the “Best 10 Restaurants in St. Louis" in 2005 by St. Louis Magazine, Mosaics Tapas Fusion’s popular modern fusion cuisine will be a welcome addition to Concourse A. Passengers will enjoy local celebrity Chef Claus Schmitz’s tapas and fusion style foods including the Tuna Tartar, Mosaic Pot Stickers and North African Style Hummus.

The Pasta House Co: Offering an enticing menu of more than 25 pasta varieties and 15 specialty chicken, beef, and seafood entrées, The Pasta House Co. is a combination of good tasting Italian and authentic “old country” flavor. Airport visitors will select from a variety of signature dishes including the famous 12-layer Lasagna Al Forno and the house Special Salad of iceberg and romaine lettuces, artichokes, pimentos and Parmesan cheese. Located in the Main Terminal, an assortment of appetizers, sandwiches and desserts also will be offered, along with a selection of wines and cocktails.

Fitz’s Root Beer: Opening in the Concourse C and D food court, Fitz’s Root Beer has been the root beer of choice among St. Louisans since 1947. Several kinds of burgers, an assortment of appetizers, salads and entrées will accompany the root beer selection. The restaurant also will offer desserts including Fitz’s Neapolitan brownie.

Missouri Wine Bar: Opening in the Main Terminal, Missouri Wine Bar will offer travelers the luxury of wine tasting at the airport. Local boutique vineyards and award-winning varietals will anchor the selection of tastings by the glass. Designed to complement the featured wines, the menu will include artisanal breads and salads of fresh greens, nuts, cheeses, olives and fruits. For those with an appetite, Missouri Wine Bar also will serve food from nearby Brioche Dorée Café.

Brioche Dorée: Upscale, quick and casual, offering travelers affordable and authentic café food. With two airport locations—Concourse A as well as the Main Terminal, Brioche Dorée is set in a country French atmosphere that captivates customers with the authentic fresh aromas of bread and pastry baking. Guests will enjoy an array of hand made sandwiches, healthy garden salads, artisan breads, gourmet pastries and custom roasted coffees.

Baja Fresh: Award-winning and cutting-edge, Baja Fresh is a Mexican restaurant that uses only the freshest ingredients to create exceptional burritos, fajitas, tacos, salads and quesadillas. Fire-grilled meats, homemade salsas and handmade tortillas set it apart from ordinary fast food. For lunch or dinner, travelers will enjoy the restaurant’s famous “build your own burritos” – hot, grilled flour tortillas filled with a choice of freshly prepared steak, pork, chicken or vegetables served with rice, beans and guacamole. Baja Fresh will open in the food court at the entrance to Concourse C and D.

HMSHost Vice President of Business Development Stephen Douglas said, “HMSHost is pleased to be a part of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport’s concession renovations. We are confident that the new dining concepts will be a great reflection of St. Louis and travelers will find them both exciting and satisfying.”

A new Freshëns Smoothies and Frozen Treats will also join the following existing dining brands currently operated by the Host-D&D Joint Venture, including: Starbucks Coffee, Wolfgang Puck, Tequilería, Budweiser Stadium Club, Burger King, Quiznos, and California Pizza Kitchen.

New Bike Trail Expansion Slated for Construction near Pittsburgh Hotel Near Airport

The Pittsburgh Airport Marriot Hotel is a convenient starting point for a trip on the bike trail from Pittsburgh to Washington DC. The "Great Allegheny Passage" combines with other trails, including the Montour trail to connect Pittsburgh with Washington D.C. The Pittsburgh Airport Marriot is located at 777 Aten Rd, Coraopolis, PA 15108 (412-788-8800) across Cliff Mine Rd from the trail at MP 5.3 and can be a convenient starting or ending point. A new planned connection to the airport itself is planned to open by late fall or early spring and will allow riders to begin and/or end their rides at the airport itself. The hotel can serve as convenient lodging at the start or end of a ride on the trail.

Pittsburgh Airport Hotel is Within Walking Distance to Bike Trail

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) July 12, 2008 -- The Airport Marriott Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA is excited about the possibilities that will come with the expansion of a new bike trail from Washington, D.C. to the Pittsburgh International Airport.

Officials hope to open a link between the Montour Trail and the airport by late fall or early spring. The new bike trail will start at a five-way intersection near the trail's Enlow Tunnel and will follow portions of old Route 978 and Clinton Road to a former airport construction access road that runs directly into the terminal complex. The project has been in development since 1999, but planning was put on hold after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, because of security concerns. But now the project is back on and excitement is building around Pittsburgh in anticipation for the opening of the link.

At present, the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott is located at the start of the bike trail. Unlike other hotels in the area, this luxury Pittsburgh airport hotel offers convenient access to bicyclists looking to spend the night prior to embarking on the approximately 200 mile journey to D.C., so, come and ride the bike trail, and start your journey at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott.

About Pittsburgh Airport Marriott
Delight in an innovative Pittsburgh hotel near the airport blending luxurious accommodations with modern amenities and state-of-the-art technology at the Marriott Pittsburgh Airport Hotel. Located five miles from the Greater Pittsburgh International Airport and 12 miles from downtown, this sophisticated Pittsburgh, PA hotel is situated near the area's top shopping destinations including IKEA, the Mall at Robinson, and Robinson Towne Center. Along with an unbeatable location, the Airport Marriott offers complimentary parking and airport transportation. Fresh from a $12 million renovation in 2007, this revitalized Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hotel boasts a contemporary atmosphere accented by brilliant hues and local artwork, making for a memorable Pittsburgh lodging experience. For more information or to make a reservation, call 412-788-8800 or visit http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/pitmc.

A major fear of many air travelers is what would happen at the airport if one has lost their drivers license or other form of ID. A search of the TSA's website turned up scant information on this subject. While more details may be there somewhere, one would think this would be easy to find for the panic-stricken traveler who discovers that their ID, drivers license or passport has gone missing moments before a flight. We have found some information on the web that might help as well. Note that this information would likely only help for domestic travel. If you are traveling internationally and have lost your passport / visa, these tips would probably not help and you would need to get a replacement.

If you lose your ID before boarding a domestic flight, you will still be able to travel on your flight, according to two recent articles siting a TSA source, and the TSA website. According to the articles, you show up for your flight early to allow extra time, and explain your situation to the TSA agent at the security checkpoint. They will have you fill out some paperwork, and then you may be subject to additional interviews and search / screening, but you will probably be on your way in a relatively short time.

It may also be helpful if you have some additional forms of ID, such as a photo credit card, or photocopies of your drivers license or passport. These will not substitute for your real ID, but may help expedite the process.

A recent posting (June 23, 2008) on the TSA website does somewhat address this issue without giving the specifics:

TSA Announces Enhancements to Airport ID Requirements to Increase Safety

Beginning Saturday, June 21, 2008 passengers that willfully refuse to provide identification at security checkpoint will be denied access to the secure area of airports. This change will apply exclusively to individuals that simply refuse to provide any identification or assist transportation security officers in ascertaining their identity.

This new procedure will not affect passengers that may have misplaced, lost or otherwise do not have ID but are cooperative with officers. Cooperative passengers without ID may be subjected to additional screening protocols, including enhanced physical screening, enhanced carry-on and/or checked baggage screening, interviews with behavior detection or law enforcement officers and other measures.

Under the law that created TSA, the Aviation and Transportation Security Act, the TSA administrator is responsible for overseeing aviation security (P.L. 107-71) and has the authority to establish security procedures at airports (49 C.F.R. § 1540.107). Passengers that fail to comply with security procedures may be prohibited from entering the secure area of airports to catch their flight (49 C.F.R. § 1540.105(a)(2).

This initiative is the latest in a series designed to facilitate travel for legitimate passengers while enhancing the agency's risk-based focus - on people, not things. Positively identifying passengers is an important tool in our multi-layered approach to security and one that we have significantly bolstered during the past 18 months.

A few helpful articles (which are basically identical):

No ID? All is Not Lost. from the Washington Post June 29, 2008

Lost ID? Can you still fly? from TravelMole July 10, 2008

Remember, if you eXpect delaYs, you can beat them!
Happy Travels -
-Gus

The Ponemon institute recently conducted a study sponsored by Dell looking at laptop and data loss by travelers at airports.

June 30, 2008 - The Ponemon Institute recently released the results of a study regarding laptop and data loss in airports, and the policies and attitudes pertaining to these losses. The study is entitled: Airport Insecurity: The Case of Lost Laptops. You may have seen the headlines in the paper and on the web the past few days "12000 Laptops Lost At Airports Each Week". While this is the most shocking and most quoted portion of the study, the results are frightening and surprising - particularly with regard to the attitudes of people towards the data on their computers. A surprising number do not back up their data or secure their sensitive data. While the number of laptops lost at an airport seems to be at least in part a reflection of how busy the airport is, the top 5 large airports for weekly laptop loss are:LAX, Miami International, JFK, Chicago Ohare and Newark Liberty International Airport. The security checkpoint followed by the departure gate were the sites where laptops are most frequently lost. Other surprising results are that 67% of lost laptops are never recovered, and that only 1% of survey respondants has lost a laptop, yet 84% of respondants know someone who has lost a laptop. Hmmm...

For full details, you can read the actual report here: http://www.dell.com/downloads/global/services/dell_lost_laptop_study.pdf

Remember - If you eXpect delaYs, you can beat them!
Happy Travels
- Gus

July 2, 2008 – 10 p.m. PDT – This is a statement from the Los Angeles Police Department on the disposition of the suspect.

Another Idiot causes unnecessary delays for travelers at LAX - Gus

(Los Angeles, California – July 2, 2008) LAX and the surrounding area were brought to a virtual stand still Tuesday morning when a man walked up to a Los Angeles World Airport Police Officer and said that he was carrying a bomb and planned to detonate in front of the Tom Bradley Terminal.

On July 2, 2008, at around 11:00 a.m., 27-year-old Scott Juhun Lee walked up to a police officer at the Los AngelesInternationalAirport and told the officer that he was going to detonate a bomb. Lee was immediately detained and a mass evacuation of a large section of the airport began. The evacuation and subsequent investigation involved officials from Federal, State, and Local agencies.

After a careful and extensive investigation it was determined that Lee did not possess an explosive device. Lee was arrested and booked for Making a False Bomb Threat. He is being held at Twins Towers Jail on $20,000 bail.

Investigators believe that Lee had driven his car to the airport and parked at an offsite parking lot, having made a reservation on an international airline. It is unclear why Lee changed his plans and made this threat.

The Los Angeles Police Department, Major Crimes Division, Criminal Conspiracy Division Section is handling the investigation. Anyone with information can call the 24-hour toll free number at 1-877-LAWFULL.

The following article appeared in the June 18, 2008 issue of AirMail, the newsletter of the Sacramento County Airport System. The Lemon Grass Asian Grill and Bar recently opened in Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and is located in the Terminal A food court. Other new additions are Zia/Saladworks, Quizno's and Starbucks.

Passengers at Sacramento International Airport are enjoying a wider variety of dining options, thanks to some new restaurants. This week,local favorite Lemon Grass opens atthe airport. Known for its casual Southeast Asian dining, Lemon Grassoffers curry dishes, Thai and Vietnamese noodles, salads, and salad rolls. The new restaurant also serves breakfast items from La Bou Bakery Café.

The Lemon Grass Asian Grill and Bar is located post-security in the Terminal A food court next to Burger King, and is open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visit www.LemonGrassRestaurant.com for more information, including menus. “We are excited to add a bit of local flavor like Lemon Grass to the airport” said Director of Airports G. Hardy Acree. “The addition of this restaurant is just another step in our continuing efforts to bring the highest quality of goods and services to our passengers.”

The two other Lemon Grass restaurants are located in East Sacramento. The first location opened in 1988 in collaboration with the owners of La Bou Bakery Café. Since then, Lemon Grass has become a popular local eatery, and has been recognized as one of the best Southeast Asian restaurants in the United States.

In addition to Lemon Grass, two more new restaurants are now open in the Terminal A food court. Quizno’s, serving freshly-made sandwiches and salads, is next to Lemon Grass. Zia/Saladworks offers smoothies and a salad bar next to Cinnabon.

Starbucks recently opened postsecurity in Terminal B2. In Terminal B1, another post-security Starbucks is opening soon near United Airlines’ gates. More food is also coming soon to the lower level of Terminal B, with the addition of a Zia next to Chili’s Too.

Vino Volo offers wines by the glass, tasting flight or bottle (to go) and a pleasant way to pass the time while waiting for a flight or when your flight is delayed. I recently spent some time in the Philadlphia International Airport (PHL) Vino Volo. I enjoyed my flight of syrahs, although it was a little on the pricy side, and they paired well with the smoked salmon small plate. Pleasant conversation can also be had at the bar in this location, and there are also tables for those so inclined. We at eXpect delaYs will definitely be visiting Vino Volo again. - Gus

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 27, 2008 – There’s nothing fun about waiting around in an airport. Unless of course, that airport happens to have a Vino Volo wine tasting room. Vino Volo is changing the way people travel by offering a sophisticated respite where travelers can taste great wines, enjoy small plates, and unwind in plush leather lounge chairs right next to their boarding gates. “I actually plan to be in the airport earlier than required so I can enjoy the relaxing break provided by Vino Volo,” confessed one customer. “Great service, food and wine…the best airport experience I’ve had!” raved a guest. Another stated, “You are an oasis of tranquility. I’ve always wondered why good choices are so limited at US airports…you’ve changed that. Please open more!”

Vino Volo has arrived at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). This will add to the list of highly successful locations Vino Volo currently operates. Nationwide you can discover great wines at the Vino Volo in Washington DC’s Dulles International Airport’s (IAD) Concourse C, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s (SEA) Central Terminal Marketplace, Sacramento International Airport’s (SMF) Terminal A, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport’s (BWI) Terminal A, New York’s JFK International Airport’s (JFK) Terminal 8, and Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) B/C Connector.

Each Vino Volo store combines a cozy wine lounge and restaurant, a tasting bar, and a boutique wine retail area into a sophisticated, post-security retreat for air travelers. “Vino Volo is a completely new concept in wine retail and travel. We provide a unique wine tasting opportunity for air travelers looking for a place to spend their time before boarding,” said Doug Tomlinson, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Vino Volo. “We have completely reinvented the pre-travel experience at the airport by offering our guests a comfortable refuge while allowing them to taste and buy extraordinary wines at all price points. We select what we think are the best wines in each price category and organize them into tasting flights.”

Vino Volo (derived from “wine flight” in Italian) offers hand-selected wines from around the world by the glass, in themed tasting flights of small pours, and by the bottle for retail customers to take home or have shipped. The first Vino Volo debuted in September, 2005 at Washington DC’s Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Vino Volo plans to open several dozen more stores in airports across the country in the next five years. Each Vino Volo store will be approximately 1,000-2,000 square feet and will offer air travelers:
- a sophisticated retreat from the hectic airport environment
- fun and interactive wine tastings
- small-plate gourmet food pairings, with a packaged “to-go” option
- wine and wine-related merchandise to take or ship home
Customer service is a cornerstone of Vino Volo’s strategy, and Vino Volo invests heavily in educating its talented staff to make wine approachable. A highly trained team of Wine Associates helps guests explore and enjoy Vino Volo’s wines. The company also has a patented tasting framework to ease customers through the wine discovery process. Vino Volo is redefining service in airports, recently ranking #1 in customer service among over 900 airport stores mystery shopped, and winning the highly coveted airport industry award for “Highest Regard for Customer Service” in both 2007 and 2008.

Every Vino Volo location offers elegant small plates to pair with the wines. Diners enjoy items such as locally produced artisan cheeses, dry cured meats, and smoked salmon rolls wrapped around crab meat drizzled with crème fraiche. All of Vino Volo’s dishes are available for guests to enjoy in the lounge or to carry with them onto their flight.

Vino Volo’s focused approach to wine is visible in its list of 25-40 hand-selected wines organized into themed tasting flights of two or three glasses each, including a “Sommelier Series” tasting flight of two extraordinary wines. The list of wine flights rotates regularly. The following are examples of the tasting flights that might appear on the menu:
- World Value Reds – value reds from Spain, Chile and Australia
- California Kings – regal Cabernet, Merlot and Zinfandel from California
- Shades of White – top picks for Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio
- Sommelier Series – two of the finest reds from Bordeaux and Napa Valley
- World Noirs – Pinot Noirs from around the world - New Zealand, California and Burgundy
- Great Lakes Whites – a selection of Michigan’s best whites
- Summer Whites – northern Rhone favorites of Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier
- Celebration Sparklers – outstanding selections of festive bubbles
Additional featured flights highlight local wine regions:
- Washington DC store: Taste of Virginia – local favorites that would make Thomas Jefferson proud
- Seattle store: Yakima Valley Whites – stellar selections from Washington wineries
- Sacramento store: Sierra Reds – Zinfandel, Syrah and Barbera from the Sierra foothills
- Baltimore store: Mid-Atlantic Tour – three great wines from Mid-Atlantic wineries
- New York store: I Love New York – top picks from Hudson Valley, Finger Lakes & Long Island
- Philadelphia store: Brotherly Love Blends – selections from three Pennsylvania wine regions

Every wine selection is available by the taste, by the glass, by the bottle, or in a tasting flight, with prices ranging from $6 to $14 per glass or tasting flight, up to the first class splurge flight “Sommelier Series”.

Wines are also available through Vino Volo’s website at www.vinovolo.com. In addition, Vino Volo offers two wine clubs “American Treasures” and “Wines of the World” for enthusiasts who delight in specially selected hard-to-find wines to arrive in their homes monthly or quarterly. Standing behind the Vino Volo team is a group of highly-credentialed investors and advisors with over a century of combined experience in retail, hospitality and wine that include the founder of Ravenswood Winery, the founder of Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, and the CEO of Jamba Juice, among others. Each member of this group sits on a formal Advisory Board and actively consults to Vino Volo on its development and execution. “Taste, Inc. DBA Vino Volo” is the California-based legal entity behind all Vino Volo operations.

Service Reduction At LaGuardia, The Nation's Most Congested Airport, Intended To Help Reduce Delays For All Passengers 

FORT WORTH , Texas - June 25, 2008 – American Airlines and its regional affiliate, American Eagle, today announced additional details of their capacity reductions for the fourth quarter of 2008. The reductions are in line with American’s previously announced (May 21) plans of cutting fourth quarter domestic capacity by 11 to 12 percent and regional affiliate capacity by 10 to 11 percent versus fourth quarter 2007 levels. The changes are being instituted to reduce costs and create a more sustainable supply-and-demand balance in today’s high fuel-cost environment.

Today’s announced reductions involve additional schedule changes taking effect in November. Previously announced (May 27) reductions will take effect in September.

American is reducing flights at most of its principal operations. This announcement, combined with the previously announced round of schedule reductions, means American will close its operations entirely at three of its airports, while Eagle will close five of its airports, out of a combined total of 250 airports for both. The airports/cities being closed are:

• American – Oakland, Calif. (previously announced); London Stansted (previously announced); and Barranquilla , Colombia
• American Eagle – Albany, N.Y.; Providence, R.I.; Harrisburg, Pa.; Samana, Dominican Republic (previously announced); and San Luis Obispo, Calif. American Eagle will also close its maintenance base in San Luis Obispo.

American plans to reduce its departures in Chicago by 28 flights with American Eagle reducing 34 departures. In St. Louis, American will reduce departures by 8 flights with American Eagle and AmericanConnection reducing 35 departures. American will reduce 19 departures at Dallas/Fort Worth along with 23 American Eagle flight reductions.

The company also has decided to eliminate five AA flights and 37 American Eagle jet departures at LaGuardia Airport. In addition to the expected cost savings, these changes, coupled with appropriate government action, could allow the airport to operate with less chronic disruption and improve customer experience at one of the nation’s most congested airports.

“Today, the dependability and delay issues that exist at LaGuardia have reached a crisis point and have a daily negative impact on the overall customer service and performance for every airline with flights at LaGuardia,” said Bob Reding, American’s Executive Vice President – Operations.

Historical data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics on operational performance at LaGuardia highlights the issues. During the last five years, for example, delays at LaGuardia have increased 50 percent and now occur on one out of every four departures, with these delays averaging more than one hour. In large part, these delays are attributable to Air Traffic Control’s inability to handle the scheduled service levels.

American and American Eagle regret the potential impact these schedule changes will have on its people. The company is in the process of determining the overall impact on its employees, and it is the company’s intent to offer voluntary programs before moving to involuntary separations.

More fallout from the new baggage fees - US Airways airport skycaps lose their jobs

July 1, 2008 - As US Airways begins to institute additional baggage fees ($15 for the first checked bag) they will replace the current skycaps with unionized airline employees. This change appears to be due to contract issues regarding the collection of fees. In addition to the new baggage fees, they will still charge $2 per bag for curb-side check-in, so don't worry you still get to pay more than the folks who go inside for this "convenience". It is not clear if there will be any delays in the conversion from curbside skycaps to curbside airline employees,  but just to be safe we suggest you allow a little more time during the transition in case you find that you need to go inside. This is in addition to the extra time we suggest you allow while the airlines transition to collecting these additional baggage charges overall. Some of the airports to affected are: Pittsburgh International Airport, Philadelphia International Airport, DFW, Boston Logan International Airport.

Don't worry - the good news with respect to the lines is that with fewer flights and higher prices, there's a chance there will be fewer people waiting to pay these charges!

Remember, if you eXpect delaYs you can beat them!
Happy Travels!
-Gus

Continental Airlines now offers reduced fee for last minute flight changes

HOUSTON, June 26, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced a new policy allowing customers to make changes to flights within 24 hours of their original scheduled departure for a discounted change fee. Within the 24-hour same-day period, customers with restricted tickets may change to another flight departing within 12 hours for the discounted fee. Continental previously allowed customers to choose from flights departing within three hours.

Continental's fee for same-day flight changes represents a significant discount off the change fees that normally apply to restricted tickets. The fee will be $50, or $25 for Continental's OnePass Platinum and Gold Elite members. This fee will apply to all itineraries wholly operated by Continental, including Continental Express, Continental Connection and Continental Micronesia. Travelers with unrestricted tickets, or fares without penalties for making changes, may make changes free of charge, if seats are available.

If there are no seats available to be confirmed, customers may still standby. In these cases, the fee is still applicable, but will only be charged if a seat is cleared on the earlier flight.

The same-day change option is available 24 hours before the original scheduled flight and remains available until that flight is closed for check- in. Inside of this timeframe, customers may select another flight that departs earlier, later, or even on a different day, so long as it departs no more than 12 hours from when the request is made.

Same-day flight changes may be confirmed when checking in at continental.com, by contacting the Continental Airlines reservations office, at any airport kiosk or with a Continental airport representative. For details and frequently asked questions regarding Continental's same-day change policy, please see the Important Notices section of continental.com.

Continental Airlines is the world's fifth largest airline. Continental, together with Continental Express and Continental Connection, has more than 3,100 daily departures throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, serving 145 domestic and 138 international destinations. More than 550 additional points are served via SkyTeam alliance airlines. With more than 45,000 employees, Continental has hubs serving New York, Houston, Cleveland and Guam, and together with Continental Express, carries approximately 69 million passengers per year.

Continental consistently earns awards and critical acclaim for both its operation and its corporate culture. For the fifth consecutive year, FORTUNE magazine named Continental the No. 1 World's Most Admired Airline on its 2008 list of World's Most Admired Companies. For more company information, visit continental.com.

SOURCE
Continental Airlines

CHICAGO, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) and United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) today announced a framework agreement to cooperate extensively, linking their networks and services worldwide to the benefit of customers, and creating revenue opportunities and cost savings and other efficiencies. In addition, Continental plans to join United in the Star Alliance, the most comprehensive airline alliance in the world.

"Continental's plan to partner with United and join the Star Alliance will provide substantial new opportunities for all of our customers," said Larry Kellner, chairman and CEO of Continental. "In a network business, there is significant value gained from linking with larger networks to provide truly national coverage and expanded global reach, and exploring new ways to reduce costs and improve efficiencies. As we experience some of the most challenging conditions airlines have ever faced, we look forward to the benefits of a new relationship with United and the other Star Alliance members."

Teams from the two organizations worked intensively over the last several weeks exploring creative solutions for how the two companies could achieve efficiencies and synergies that expand beyond the well-established benefits of codesharing. Their work focused on plans for significant cooperation on frequent flier programs, lounges, facility utilization, information technology and procurement. This work was assisted by the efficiency opportunities identified and relationships developed during the parties' earlier merger discussions.

Antitrust Immunized Joint Ventures

Through this new partnership, Continental and United plan to establish joint ventures allowing them to cooperate with each other and with other Star Alliance airlines in international regions and compete more effectively in an increasingly global air travel market.

Initially, Continental will request the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to allow it to join United -- along with Lufthansa, Air Canada and six other carriers -- in their already established antitrust immunized alliance. This will enable Continental, United, Lufthansa, Air Canada and other immunized Star Alliance carriers to work closely together as other antitrust immunized alliances do, and to establish trans-Atlantic and other international joint ventures so they can deliver highly competitive flight schedules, fares and service. The planned trans-Atlantic joint venture, in which Continental, United, Lufthansa and Air Canada will pool revenue, will permit the carriers to compete more effectively with the proposed joint venture involving certain SkyTeam members that was recently granted antitrust immunity. The trans-Atlantic joint venture will combine the strength of the carriers to create a more efficient and comprehensive trans-Atlantic network for the carriers' customers.

Joint ventures are also planned for the Latin America and Asia/Pacific regions, involving Continental, United and other members of the Star Alliance. Both antitrust immunity and code-sharing are subject to receipt of approvals from applicable national authorities.

Domestic Codesharing and Frequent Flier/Lounge Reciprocity

Continental's and United's route networks are highly complementary, with little overlap, so they add value to each other and to customers who are planning domestic and international itineraries.

In the United States domestic market, where antitrust immunity for solely domestic travel would not apply, the two airlines plan to begin broad code-sharing, which facilitates the creation of itineraries using both carriers, as well as frequent Flier program, elite customer recognition and airport lounge reciprocity. These cooperative activities are subject to regulatory notice to applicable authorities and Continental exiting certain of its current alliance relationships. Under code-sharing, customers will benefit from a coordinated process for reservations/ticketing, check-in, flight connections and baggage transfer.

Frequent flier reciprocity will allow members of Continental's OnePass program and United's Mileage Plus program to earn miles in their accounts when flying on either partner airline and redeem awards on both carriers. Travel on either carrier will count toward elite customer recognition. Similarly, each carrier's customers will have access to both Continental's Presidents Club network and United's Red Carpet Club network of airport lounges.

Continental Joining Star Alliance

Continental's plans to join the Star Alliance and the other planned cooperation are subject to receipt of certain regulatory and other approvals and the termination of certain contractual relationships, including Continental's existing agreements with SkyTeam members that restrict its participation in another global alliance. Continental intends to terminate its existing agreements with SkyTeam members and obtain the necessary approvals to enter the Star Alliance, although Continental may not be successful, and the time period for doing so may be out of Continental's control. For example, a principal contractual restriction will not terminate until nine months after the closing of the proposed Delta/Northwest merger. Continental intends to transition out of SkyTeam and into the Star Alliance in a customer friendly manner.

Joining the Star Alliance will connect Continental with United and 19 other airlines around the world. Within Star, frequent Fliers enjoy reciprocity with respect to both mileage accrual and redemption among the member airlines. The airlines also reciprocally recognize elite status, and provide access to the worldwide network of lounges operated by the Star Alliance airlines.

About the Star Alliance

The Star Alliance network was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance to offer customers worldwide reach and a smooth travel experience. Star Alliance received the Air Transport World Market Leadership Award in 2008 and was voted Best Airline Alliance by Business Traveller Magazine in 2003, 2006 and 2007 and by Skytrax in 2003, 2005 and 2007. The members are Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, bmi, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Spanair, SWISS, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, THAI, United and US Airways. Regional member carriers Adria Airways (Slovenia), Blue1 (Finland) and Croatia Airlines enhance the global network. Air India and EgyptAir have been accepted as future members. Overall, the Star Alliance network offers nearly 18,000 daily flights to 965 destinations in 162 countries.

About Continental

Continental Airlines provides more than 3,100 flights a day on Continental and Continental Express to more than 280 U.S. and international destinations from its hubs in New York/Newark, Houston, Cleveland and Guam. Continental is the world's fifth largest airline, with routes throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. With more than 45,000 employees, Continental carries approximately 69 million passengers per year. For more company information, visit http://continental.com.

About United

United Airlines provides more than 3,200 flights a day on United and United Express to more than 200 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is one of the largest international carriers based in the United States. United's 55,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company's Web site at http://united.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are not limited to historical facts, but reflect the company's current beliefs, expectations or intentions regarding future events. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Examples of such risks and uncertainties include receipt of various regulatory approvals, successful negotiation of documents implementing the planned alliances, Continental exiting certain of its current alliance relationships, and other approvals. Please read Continental's current report on Form 8-K filed on June 19, 2008 for additional information regarding these risks and uncertainties. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this press release, except as required by applicable law.

SOURCE
Continental Airlines; United Airlines

CONTACT:
Continental Corporate Communications, +1-713-324-5080; or United Worldwide Press Office, +1-312-997-8640

Boston's Logan Airport further exxpands its AIRMALL by adding Runway Fashion, and give travelers the oportunity to sample the food of some of the best local chefs at Dine Boston.

Runway Fashion Lands at AIRMALL® at Boston Logan Int’l Airport, Puts Latest Apparel and Accessories Within Reach for Departing Passengers

BOSTON, June 16, 2008 – BAA Boston, developer and manager of the AIRMALL® in Terminals B and E at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), is pleased to join ARI Sardana JFK Inc. in announcing the grand opening of the new Runway Fashion in Terminal E. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Attending the ribbon cutting will be representatives from BAA Boston, ARI Sardana JFK Inc., Aer Rianta International and Massport.

“Runway Fashion epitomizes ‘of-the-moment’ fashion, and BAA Boston is pleased to welcome this new store to the AIRMALL® at Boston Logan for its second location in the U.S.,” said Mike Caro, vice president of development for BAA Boston. “Runway Fashion and the wide selection it brings will be a great addition to the many retail offerings at the AIRMALL®, and shoppers know that they’ll be able to make their selections with the AIRMALL® promise of ‘Regular Mall Prices…Guaranteed.’”

“Runway Fashion is a welcome addition to Logan Airport’s retail program, which provides a wide variety of selection to the millions of passengers that pass through the airport each year,” added Jack Hemphill, business general manager for Massport.

Created by ARI Sardana JFK Inc., Runway Fashion opened its first store at JFK International Airport in New York. At Boston Logan, Runway Fashion will offer a range of high-quality fashion items and accessories at competitive prices from recognized brands that include Lacoste, Diesel, GUESS, DKNY Jeans, Oakley, Roxy, Quiksilver, Zoo York, Timberland and Geox. The store will also feature jewelry collections from Misaki, Antica Murrina and Thomas Sabo. In addition, travelers can choose from a selection of designer sunglasses from Gucci, Dior, Emporio Armani, Hugo Boss, Diesel, Juicy Couture and Marc by Marc Jacobs.

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New England/American Cuisine from One of Boston’s Most Popular Restaurants to Please the Palates of Travelers This Summer Through the Dine Boston Visiting Chef Program at the AIRMALL® at BOS

BOSTON, May 27, 2008 – BAA Boston, developer and manager of the AIRMALL® at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS); and Dine Boston are preparing to provide airport visitors and travelers with an authentic New England dining experience, straight from Boston’s South End. Chef Chris Douglass from ICARUS is the latest chef to offer new menu items at Dine Boston as part of the Dine Boston Visiting Chef Program, which showcases New England chefs’ specialties for a three-month period at the airport restaurant.

“ICARUS was recently voted #1 in Boston for American food and has won a host of regional accolades,” said Mike Caro, vice president of development for BAA Boston. “BAA Boston and Dine Boston are pleased to introduce Chef Chris Douglass to the traveling passengers through the Dine Boston Visiting Chef Program. We are certain that his cuisine will only enhance the many dining choices at the AIRMALL® at Boston Logan International Airport.”

Dine Boston is conveniently located pre-security in the AIRMALL® in Terminal E, which means airport visitors and airline passengers can both sample the delicious fare created by Chef Douglass. His imaginative and flawlessly executed New England/American cuisine has earned ICARUS a spot in the top 20 most popular Boston restaurants (as designated by the 2007 Zagat Survey). The Boston Globe has described Douglass’ cuisine as “…dishes and flavors with integrity.”

Douglass’ menu will include items such as Polenta with Braised Exotic Mushrooms; Pan Roasted Bell & Evans Chicken Breast with Stewed Artichokes, New Potatoes and Lemon; and Sautéed Black Cod with Wellfleet Littlenecks, White Beans and Morels. For dessert, Chef Douglass will feature Cherry Crostada with Vanilla Ice Cream.

The Dine Boston Visiting Chef Program, founded by Dine Boston, enables renowned New England chefs to “moonlight” at the restaurant and create a special menu for visitors. Past chefs featured in the Dine Boston Visiting Chef Program include Paul O’Connell from Chez Henri; Robert Thomas from Max Stein’s American Steakhouse; and Erwin Ramos from Olé Mexican Grill.

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FYI, these are the current Restaurants, Shops & Services at Boston's Logan International Airport (as of June 2008)

Restaurants

Bonfire
Dine Boston Restaurant & Bar
Fox Sports Sky Box and Grill
Houlihan's Restaurant
Johnny Rockets
Legal C Bar
Legal Sea Foods Cafe
Legal Sea Foods Restaurant
Legal's Test Kitchen
Ozone-Bos
Wolfgang Puck Gourmet Express

Food & Beverage

Asian TOO
Au Bon Pain
Bruegger’s
Café Ritazza
Cibo Express
Cosi
Dine Boston Cafe
Dunkin' Donuts
Famous Famiglia
Fresh City
Fuddruckers
Fudge Bar
Game On!
Gourmet On The Fly
Greenleaf's Grille
Java Coast Cafe/Bar
Lucky's Lounge
McDonald's
Panda Express
Ryo Asian Fusion
Sbarro
Starbucks
The Grove
Ufood
Villa Pizza
Wendy's
Wok & Roll

Shopping

Airport Wireless/Palm One
Basics Health & Beauty
Bijoux Terner
Borders
Boston Tops
Brookstone
Brookstone Kiosk
Classic Shoe Shine
Classique Hair and Nail Salon
Hat World
Jet Setter Mini Spa
Johnston & Murphy
Kidport
Landau
L'Occitane
New England Collections
Sunglass Hut
The Chocolate Bar
The Grove
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Ultra Diamonds
UV3

News & Gift

Hudson News
Massachusetts State Lottery
NewsLink

Banking Services

American Airlines Credit Union ATM
Bank of America Full-Service Branch
Bank of America ATM
Cardtronics ATM
Citizens Bank ATM
Sovereign Bank
Travelex Foreign Exchange Booth

Duty Free

Duty Free Americas

Lockers

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE FOR USE

Rental Car

Courtesy Phones

Shoe Shine

Classic Shoe Shine Valet

Public Internet Access

Internet Kiosks
Wireless Internet Access (WiFi)

Salon and Spa Services

Classique Hair and Nail Salon

Jet Setter Mini Spa

Other Services

Central Reservation Service
Kidport
USO

It's soon going to be worth the trip to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport just for the food. With Anderson's Frozen Custard (also famous for “Beef on a Weck”) and the Anchor Bar (the “Home of the original Buffalo Chicken Wings”) coming in about a year, you just need to make a quick trip to the airport to enjoy some of Buffalo's most famous food.

Buffalo, NY (May/June 2008) -- Anderson's, Villa Pizza, Checkers, Freshens and even The Anchor Bar will now have a permanent place at the airport, so travelers can enjoy their famous wings. These restaurants are joining the menu at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport as part of a sweeping concessions makeover that will include a sit-down food court. The new food court will be situated just beyond the new security checkpoint in the East Concourse. These restaurants should be available for your enjoyment in about a year. Anderson's will find a home in what is now Jake's Bistro & News, near Gate 21. "We want to provide a great airport experience, but also make it a hometown experience," said Nicholas Biello, chief operating officer of Delaware North's Travel Hospitality Services division. The 10-year-old airport's security checkpoint is also getting a $7.2 million relocation and expansion as part of the changes.

Delaware North, which oversees food and retail services at more than 30 airports worldwide, conducted an in-airport survey to determine the best menu mix. Work is already under way to create the Blue Zone, a bar/restaurant that will target passengers using Gates 1-4. New dining options will also be available for those travelers and visitors not able or wanting to pass through the security checkpoint.

Read Full Stories at WGRZ.com (http://www.wgrz.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=58221) and The Buffalo News (http://www.buffaloniagara.org/Home/About_BNE/PressRoom/CurrentArticles/May/BuffaloNiagaraInternationalAirporttoexpand).