JUST BECAUSE

Seahawks 747 Skywriting over Washington

01/30/2014 By Marty Patail

NEWS

The Birdmen of PDX

A behind-the-scenes airport effort protects flying humans from avian threats.

01/02/2014 By Michael Zusman

NEWS

Delta's Big Boarding Pass Blunder

When confirmation numbers go very wrong.

12/27/2013 By Alexandria Bordas

IN FLIGHT

A Brief History of the PDX Airport Carpet

What's the story behind Portland's most beloved rug?

12/20/2013 By Cari Johnson

NEWS

A Peek at PDX Airport’s New Carpet

We reveal the new carpet design to replace the Portland International Airport's 25-year-old rug next year

12/12/2013 By Cari Johnson

IN FLIGHT

Spirit Airlines: Highway to Hell?

Highlights from the budget airline's Yelp reviews

12/02/2013 By Marty Patail

THE HISTORY ISSUE: AN APPENDIX

Ode on a Carpet, by T.S.A. Eliot

Soon, Portland International Airport will begin replacing the 14 acres of beloved blue-green carpet covering its terminals, a surface that has welcomed travelers since the early 1990s.

12/02/2013

IN FLIGHT

Do Airplanes Need Child-Free Zones?

Some Asian carriers are now offering upgrades to child-free (and, presumably, less noisy) sections of their aircraft. Should the trend catch on here?

08/28/2013 By Marty Patail

BRAND NEW

House Spirits Lands at PDX Airport

On Monday, the popular Portland distiller will unveil a brand new tasting-room and retail outlet on Concourse D

08/09/2013 By Alisha Gorder

NEWS

New Nonstop Flights From PDX

Check out these 8 new US destinations from Portland International Airport—only one flight away.

06/07/2013 By Marty Patail

TRAVEL NEWS

Is There Such a Thing as a Kid-Friendly Airport?

When it comes to traveling with tots, PDX ranks high. But the family-friendliness goes beyond the number of play areas.

05/22/2013 By Margaret Seiler

BRAND NEW

New PDX Airport Bar Has over 200 Tequilas

The newly-renovated Sandoval’s Tequila Grill now boasts more tequilas than any other US airport... Pre-flight waiting just got fun!

05/15/2013 By Sam Coggeshall

GETAWAY GURU

How to Stay Hassle Free at PDX This Holiday

Five tips to help you find the fastest way through PDX this holiday season.

11/19/2012 By Kasey Cordell, Eleanor R. Brown, and Sara Gates

Happenings

Tripster Weekend Plans

PDX gets two new nonstop flights! Plus: wine country's half-marathon and a final outdoor summer concert.

08/29/2012 By Kasey Cordell

Getaway Guru

New Airport App = Cheap Tickets

Portland International Airport’s PDX Friend Connector uses Facebook and Kayak to help you find the lowest fares to visit friends.

05/07/2012

Getaway Guru

Fastest Way Through PDX

Airport insiders spill tips about the quickest (and cheapest) way through PDX.

01/25/2012

Mudroom

PDX Index: PDX Airport

10/09/2009 By Kim Winternheimer