TT: The water vapor trail a plane leaves behind can often predict weather. Thin, shorter-lasting tails indicate low humidity/fair weather. Thick, longer-lasting tails are early indicators of a storm.
XNA has 4 business centers in the A concourse. There is plenty of sitting room and electrical plugs to accommodate your needs. There is also free WiFi throughout the airport for your convenience
Operation Christmas Child family fun fest Sunday @ArvestBallPark from 12:30 to 3:30. Come pack empty shoe boxes w/items for children in need. Great way to get your children involved in volunteering.
Fun Fact Friday: Did you know that, including children exchanging cards, there are over 1 billion Valentine cards brought each year? Happy Valentine's Day!
It's a good thing Smokewood Grill is the only restaurant at this airport... It's actually pretty good! I recommend the Comfort Trio: Tomato brisque, half a grilled cheese sandwich and a small salad.
Fun Fact Friday - 'Blockbuster' originates from WWII & refers to a bomb that could level an entire block. When the boys came home, the phrase caught on to represent anything that made a huge impact.
Thanks to all of our regular passengers for your patience and understanding thru Walmart Shareholders' Week! The airport, TSA and concessions were all extremely busy throughout this time we know.
XNA is holding its Community Blood Drive today from 11 to 4. Stop by the West Conf Room on the upper level (before TSA) to donate if you have time before your flight. We'd welcome your support.
XNA water cannon salute from last Saturday's #HonorFlight for our World War II veterans who were traveling to Washington, DC, to view the WWII Memorial. Amazing group of people!
Today we honor and remember those who lost their lives 12 years ago. TSA officers reaffirm to uphold their oath of office to the Constitution of the United States after a moment of silence at XNA.
#WednesdayWonderings: Did you know that Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer was a character originally created for Montgomery Ward Department Stores for their holidays promotion?
Apparently most think this is a international airport, with 5 star restaurants and little people who massage your feet while you eat grapes! Get over it people, show up, catch a flight and quit cryin
Columbus Day is a great day to explore - even in space! On 10/14/68 the first live telecast from a manned U.S. spacecraft using a black and white camera, was transmitted from Apollo 7 back to earth.
Disregard previous tip on food. With the new food service and annex at XNA, food has dramatically improved, but it is a little pricey like most airport fare... Great new gift selections as well!!
XNA's restaurants, Say Si Bon and Smokewood, have a 'Treat our Troops' program. Just donate $5 on your next purchase at either place, and your $5 will go toward an active soldier's bill.
According to English & German folklore a couple should kiss at midnight on New Year's eve for a promising year; singles should kiss (or not) to set the tone for their relationship in the year to come.
Please note that all the parking lots are now full. If you are picking up a passenger, please wait in the cell phone lot (free) until your passenger arrives. Valet parking is still available.
Tuesday Trivia: Since it is now officially spring, and we just had the spring equinox, we thought this challenge was fitting. Do you know the answer? The term "equinox" is defined as ________.
TSA Precheck is here ! Unfortunately they don't have the equipment to support leaving laptop and liquids in bags, but you don't have to go through the scanner or worry about taking shoes off :)
TriviaTuesday-Which was not a requirement for the first stewardesses in 1930? A) Must weigh under 115 pounds B) Must be nurses C) Must be able to hold their breath for 60 seconds D) Must be unmarried
Tuesday Trivia: Did you know that the name M&Ms is an abbreviation of the creators, Forrest Mars and Bruce Murrie? Also, peanut M&Ms, which were only in brown, were developed in 1954.
The Military Order of the Purple Heart National Convention will be held this week at the John Q. Hammond, Embassy Suites Convention Center. We extend our thanks and appreciation for your service.
Our American Airlines flight to LAX starts today. We will have some yummy cake available at 5:30 pm in the lower lobby. Come join us in celebrating this wonderful non-stop service!
Lose something while at the airport? In the restroom, at checkpoint, in the parking lot? Check with our lost and found in the Admin Offices or call 479-205-1000. We love it when the lost are found!
Aside from riding the moving sidewalk, my favorite thing to do here is read XNA social media team's Foursquare tips from 2013, when they clearly didn't know the difference btw Foursquare and Facebook.
If you won 2 airline tickets, where would you go if your options where in the lower 48 states, Canada, the Caribbean or Mexico? Congrats Mark Aaron on winning the 2 tickets! Go somewhere warm!
Fun Fact Friday: The longest that a paper airplane has ever stayed up in the air was 27.6 seconds. Amazing! Check this out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJt-sflK8Mo
As part of a restructuring of the Memphis hub, Delta Air Lines will discontinue its non-stop service between Northwest Arkansas Regional airport (XNA) and Memphis effective September 1, 2013.
The airport went through a major renovation with the opening of a new terminal wing at the end of 2011. Free refills on coffee at the shop near gate A7 and the full restaurant is open too.
FunFactFriday: The phrase Spitting Image was originally 'spit and image' and is a reference to using spit to polish something to the point where you can see you own image in it- like shoes and apples.
FFF: Daylight Saving Time was credited to Englishman William Willett in 1905. Ben Franklin suggested it in 1784 but modern DST was not proposed until 1895. Remember to change your clocks this Sunday!
Fun Fact Friday: There are about 16 million jelly beans consumed in the U.S. at Easter time. We wondered what the most popular color/flavor was. Do you know?
General check-in information: The airport closes at midnight each day. The ticket counters open at 4:30 a.m. TSA opens for security checks at 4:45 a.m. TSA closes after the last flight departs.