Let’s face it: travel can throw a big wrench into healthy New Year’s resolutions. Normal routines are disrupted. Healthier food options can be scarcer (or maybe indulgence is part of the trip!) Making time for the gym usually isn’t the priority or isn’t available at the destination. Excuses don’t fly at Salt Lake City International… Read more »
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) processes thousands of checked bags each day. But how do the airlines ensure that every bag makes it to the correct plane? SLC’s baggage handling system (BHS) is a complex operation featuring conveyor belts, tag readers and X-ray machines.
“The objective of cleaning is not just to clean, but to feel happiness living within that environment,” according to Marie Kondo, professional organizer. At Salt Lake City International (SLC), cleanliness is not only a key component in traveler satisfaction but necessary for traveler safety. When juggling bags and boarding passes, the last thing travelers want… Read more »
With trees budding and perennials awakening, springtime in Utah offers the promise of warmer days ahead. At Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), there is a dedicated team of horticulturists that seek to bring the natural beauty of plant life inside, no matter the weather outside.
Airports can be challenging places to navigate for people who have sensory needs. One in four people have a sensory need or invisible disability, which could include an autistic person, a senior citizen experiencing dementia or a veteran diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
While Utah’s claim to fame is having the “best snow on earth,” it’s critical for the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to strive for the “best snow removal on earth.” Keeping the taxiways and runways safe in any condition is a top priority at SLC, which involves pre-treating and clearing snow and ice from… Read more »
With the tagline of “The Greatest Snow on Earth,” Utah is no stranger to frigid winter conditions. At Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), a team of dedicated individuals head up deicing efforts to ensure that planes are able to takeoff and land safely and efficiently.
Tis the season and SLC International is expecting to see an uptick in passengers traveling for both the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Passengers can help ease their travel through the airport by packing smart and allowing plenty of time to find parking, check luggage and go through security screening. The airport recommends arriving 2 hours… Read more »
With more than 26 million passengers passing through Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) each year, it is essential for the airport to have accurate signage for navigation. The person behind the signage curtain is Cory Lyman. For over 14 years, Lyman has supervised the on-site sign shop at SLC.
How do airlines decide to provide flights to and from Salt Lake City? What about new routes?
