Harriet Baskas

Afar Contributor

Happiest in an airport or unusual museum, Harriet Baskas (StuckatTheAirport.com) is an online contributor for Afar and many other national outlets and the author of nine books, including 111 Places in Seattle That You Must Not Miss.

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An airport and airplanes covered in snow
Air Travel News
10 Types of Flight Delays That Your Airline Will No Longer Be Responsible for—and the Perks You Will Lose
October 15, 2026 06:16 PM
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passengers in an airplane
Air Travel News
What Are Your Rights When a Flight Is Overbooked?
October 13, 2026 09:06 AM
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photo of a man accessing United's in-flight entertainment system to connect to onboard Wi-Fi
Loyalty + Rewards
United Will Match Your Delta or American Status as It Takes a Swipe at Rivals’ Wi-Fi
October 8, 2026 09:26 AM
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The Best Restaurants at Heathrow Airport
Air Travel News
The Best Restaurants at Heathrow Airport
March 12, 2019 04:24 PM
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The Best Restaurants at Los Angeles International Airport
Air Travel News
The Best Restaurants at Los Angeles International Airport
January 30, 2019 10:30 AM
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11 Ways Technology Will Make Flying Fun Again
The Future of Travel
11 Ways Technology Will Make Flying Fun Again
September 21, 2018 03:36 PM
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7 New Perks Make Flight Delays More Bearable at U.S. Airports
Air Travel News
7 New Perks Make Flight Delays More Bearable at U.S. Airports
August 31, 2017 06:05 PM
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Airlines, Airbnb, Others Offer Relief, Refunds, and More to Hurricane Harvey Victims
Tips + News
Airlines, Airbnb, Others Offer Relief, Refunds, and More to Hurricane Harvey Victims
August 28, 2017 06:48 PM
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