When we reunited on the plane, I expected my husband to be a little testy. I wouldn't have blamed him for being upset. While I started my vacation early in a quiet corner with unlimited food and drinks, he was stuck in the terminal with the masses. Yet, against all odds, he was content and in a good mood. We were both more relaxed than we usually are on travel days, and we wondered whether separating at the airport should become a habit.
In the latest air travel news, Southwest Airlines is reportedly thinking about issuing a high-fee credit card that would give purchasers access to a new network of airport lounges at its busiest airports, among other benefits; Southwest also rolled out its first new 737 MAX 8 with a redesigned interior; U.S. airports are rejecting a demand from the Department of Homeland Security that they show a controversial video to passengers waiting in line for security screenings;
Airport lounges can be a haven for frequent travelers, offering a quiet break from chaotic airport terminals. For remote workers, they can turn travel downtime into productive work hours. Whether you're prepping for a meeting, catching up on email, or squeezing in some focused writing before a flight, you can use an airport lounge as a mobile office. Although airport lounges can be great for work, getting tasks done sometimes takes strategy.