Birthstones, gemstones, and more …

Special Guest Post by Cynthia in the Marketing & Communications Division Do you know what your birthstone is? I was born in January, so mine is garnet. I’ve always loved the warmth of the red color. But my favorite color is green, and I have to admit that I have, at times, been jealous of [...]

One final beam. One bright future.

“One final beam. One bright future.” That was the memorable slogan on a large banner hanging over the final steel beam for The Green Build Terminal 2 expansion at San Diego International Airport yesterday, before it was lifted into place at a “Topping Out” ceremony attended by over 200 Airport Authority staff, construction workers, elected [...]

American music at SDIA

In honor of the 4th of July, yesterday passengers and other users of San Diego International Airport were treated to a special free performance in the Terminal 2 baggage claim area from the talented youngsters of the J*Company Youth Theatre, performing American musical classics. Songs included memorable numbers from such shows as South Pacific, The [...]

From Mobile Lounge to Aero Train

Recently I traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in an Airport Cooperative Research Panel for the Transportation Research Board. When I arrived at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), I was pleased to see that just a few days prior to my arrival, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) unveiled its latest terminal improvement, which has [...]

Top of the Tower

Do you ever have one of those days when you just can’t believe what you have to do for your job … or have you ever walked into work, sat at your desk and asked yourself, “Why Me?” Well, there isn’t enough room in this post to describe what my job duties were one day [...]