From Legos to Fashion, Passengers Can Expect a Unique Retail Experience at The New SLC

Opening The New SLC during 2020 presented significant challenges, to say the least. With drastically reduced passenger volume, planes sitting empty on the airfield and airlines suspending flights, The New SLC opened its doors with fewer concession available to the traveling public than originally planned. But as travel quickly recovers, more shops are coming online…. Read more »

Blue Skies Ahead For SLC

As Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) entered 2020, it had just closed out another year of record passenger levels — a streak the large-hub airport had been enjoying for the previous six years. Nearly 27 million passengers flew through SLC in 2019, traveling through dated terminals and concourses, designed to handle only a fraction… Read more »

Seven tips for flying with a pet

In recent years, airlines and airports have seen a steady increase in the number of passengers flying with emotional support animals, service animals and pets. A lot of people love to bring their furry friends along on an adventure, but there are differences between a pet and emotional support or service animal. An emotional support… Read more »

Inspectors Get SLC Airport Ready For Takeoff

By Jennifer Lynn Dobner Salt Lake City’s glittering new airport opened its gates to the world in September to fanfare, praise and a good amount of awe. It’s a dramatically-designed $4 billion space, with walls of windows, two linear concourses connected by a tunnel, breathtaking art installations (even in the restrooms) and dozens of new… Read more »

Gordon Huether’s Art Installations at The New SLC

The Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is undergoing a $4.1 billion Airport Redevelopment Program designed to address the airport’s operational needs, seismic requirements and security standards while creating one of the world’s most modern and distinctive airports.  The visual aesthetic of the new main terminal will play a prominent role in the final outcome… Read more »

Coming September 15: The New SLC!

With the opening of The New SLC Airport scheduled for the morning of Sept. 15, the countdown is on to a whole new experience when traveling through SLC. Access to the new airport begins with a new roadway system that includes an elevated roadway for passenger drop-off along with the entrance into the new parking… Read more »

Airports, Airlines and Travel During Covid-19

Posted June 25, 2020 As the Covid-19 pandemic has swept across the globe, airports have entered uncharted territory, especially when it comes to passenger safety. Airports have stepped up efforts to sanitize and disinfect to protect passengers and employees in order to mitigate the spread of the virus. The Salt Lake City International Airport is working… Read more »

Six things to know before letting your drone take flight

Over the past decade, the popularity of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones, has reached new heights. Drones are used for everything from land surveys to mapping and scientific research. They capture epic scenic photography from unique perspectives and authorities use them to assist in rescue and emergency operations. With the holiday season upon us,… Read more »

It’s cool – and best practice – to deice a plane

At Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), it’s never too early to start prepping for winter operations. In fact, the first deicing operation took place on September 30, which was the earliest date ever. Crews have dusted off their winter coats and powered up the deicing machines in preparation for cooler temperatures. When the temperature… Read more »