Over the summertime, earlier flights are much less turbulent. After 11-noon, it gets bumpy.
Take the train, its faster than running on the ppl mover.
Try any of the food options- most are local Austin/Texas chains that you can't get in other cities!
Use the restroom in the main building before going through security-it's better than the one at the gate.
Its a puny airport. Don't be shocked if your highschool is bigger than this place.
Moving sidewalk etiquette: walk on left, stand on right.
The free wi-fi is slower than AOL dial-up... Literally slower.
Just past Gate 1, on the left, you can get an excellent breakfast burrito.
Take the train at this airport - getting around without it is impossible! Really cool airport feature - the planes that taxi-in drive over bridges that cross highways!
Looking for the cleanest restrooms here? Head towards gates 11-13.
flying out of A concourse? skip the big hall security and take the walkway
Find a quiet corner upstairs in the fireplace cubbyhole. Complete with fake fire & rocking chairs!!
Dunkin' Donuts locations in all terminals are great for those early morning flights.
Free WiFi throughout the airport. Set your SSID to: flyGRR and thank the Kent County Aeronautics Board for making this FREE. Read more.
You need to eat before you go trough security, there is not much to do passed security
Beware of the airport authorities!! Boy they're fast in issuing citations....
Don't miss a game just because you're flying. Stop at the Black Bear to your left after getting through security. They have plenty of TVs and always have sports on.
Couches and outlets pre-security in business center. Check-in counters have limited hours
If you get to the airport before your guest arrives, pull into the Cell Phone Waiting Lot to kill some time.
Warning: once you pass through security there are no restaurants or bars... Not even an expresso bar
Sammy's Beach Bar has good cocktails and atmosphere but be prepares to get the wallet out. 15 buck for five chix tenders!
On a nice day, you can sit at picnic tables just north of ferry dock and watch the action on the waterway.
If you are confused on where to get your rental car go out front, then behind the closed stands and there will be shuttles.
Better hope your flight isn't delayed too late here - the Starbucks and the sandwich shop just shut down at 6:30pm!
The Legends of Aviation restaurant / bar in the Long Beach Airport is a great place to go, even if you're not flying.
Any time you're at LAX, take a moment to "people watch!" You never know who (or what) you might see!
Have a cocktail at the Woodford Reserve Bar & Grill
Free wifi. Be sure to check in with enough time; same staff load the plane and leave the check-in desk 30 mins before flight time
Have your boarding pass on your phone and skip the regular security line.
Wear comfy shoes and be ready to hike. Wherever you got dropped off... your gate/plane (or car if you just landed) is miles away.
From martini's, cocktails or ale to a hand carved sandwich built right in front of you, try Ike's Food and Cocktails. Its located by the D gates.
Favorite game at BNA: count the people flying with guitar cases.
For one of the best steaks in all of New Jersey, stop by Gallagher’s Steak House near gate C120 at Terminal C. There’s a cool storefront refrigerator showing the steaks being “dry aged”.
Concourse bars close at 6:30 PM. plan accordingly.
The JetBlue terminal has a board w/ menus for all eateries, so you can decide where to go before schlepping up and down the terminal. Or try the long work bar w/ free WiFi. Read more.
1) Eat before you go. The cafe inside is terrible and expensive. 2) I hope you have status for those Thursday night flights. If not, then good luck finding an overhead bin.
Free wifi SSID OAKFREEWIFI (works, usually, but not always)
need an airport taxi service . thats affordable an reliable .call airport taxi at 405-593-1250. reservations are preferred.
Parking lot 5. Cheapest there is, and shuttles come by often!
Check it at the outdoor kiosk, they rarely have a line and dont charge extra to check-in there
Don't fly on Sundays if you expect 3 eyed fish bar (the only bar in the airport) to be open.
If you are in need of a delicious burger, stop by Chickie's & Pete's in concourse E
Best food in all terminals... Paradise Bakery! Don't forget to ask for a spoon or a fork if you need one as they don't offer it up. Finding out you need one on the plane isn't pleasant!
You have to go outside for the alternate security check point. Do it for a much shorter line!
Head to MoJoe Lounge for the best locally roasted coffee in town (from Stauf's). Great drink specials too!
PDX has two security gates. If it's busy at one, the other is usually dead. There's a connecting hallway around back so you can still get to your gate.
Grab a drink at Carolina Vintages in Terminal 2, Near Gate D3.
There is now a coffee shop and restaurant open through security!
Frequently no line at 9am at UAL terminal B TSA/security checkpoint for 10am flights. Plenty of seats at gates. Quiet. No chaos.
All flights to Los Angeles are out of commuter terminal. Eat elsewhere, food is boring and mostly unhealthy. Free WiFi and friendly staff throughout, even the TSA folks.
Taking BART into the City or elsewhere is fast and affordable! Visit www.pandav.us and download iBart for simple trip planning... Read more.
The little cafe inside the station sells some pretty good burritos. Pay for your parking at the Caltrain machines in the back lobby of the station
Must go through agriculture check with bags being checked on plane BEFORE waiting in the long lines to check-in.
The sushi is great here. Snoopy Rolls every Friday evening before my flight to Portland
If you are picking up a friend or family member, use the free Cell Phone lot and wait for them to call you.
Hungry in St Louis Airport at 3am? No problem! The Great American Bagel Bakery is open 24 hours, located before security in the main terminal.
Visit the top floor of TPA parking garage. Morning/evening are the best due to the rising/setting sun. Free access to the garage for first hour. Stunning views of the bay, Tampa, and runways!
Don't panic: There are Starbucks locations before and after security.
The terra cotta colored couches and chairs in Welcome Lounge B (Baggage Claim Level) are super comfortable - great spot to chill for a minute.
Never call it Reagan or people will know your a tourist. It will always be National.
There is a Starbucks past security by gate C4 - so relax they have you covered.
