A banner advertising Paul McCartney at US Bank Stadium flying around Minneapolis 1 hour before doors open.

The Rental Car Center at Miami International Airport.

Taxi Cab's waiting at Miami International Airport (MIA).

A baggage handler inside a Spirit Airlines plane at Minneapolis St. Paul Airport.

Spirit airlines N904NK, an Airbus A320-271N. Seen at Minneapolis St. Paul Airport.

Stacks of Marlboro cigarette cartons are arranged neatly in a duty-free shop at Puerto Vallarta International Airport. The bold red-and-white packaging contrasts sharply with the health warnings — “Smoking kills” and “Smoking seriously harms you and others around you.” The display, priced in both U.S. dollars and pesos, reflects international tobacco regulations that require prominent labeling even in airport retail environments catering to travelers.

A close-up of bilingual directional signage inside Puerto Vallarta International Airport shows clear guidance for travelers in both Spanish and English. The yellow and white board directs passengers toward Gates 1–2 (“Puertas”) and nearby restrooms (“Sanitarios”), featuring internationally recognized icons for accessibility. This simple yet essential detail reflects Mexico’s effort to accommodate global visitors arriving through one of the country’s busiest coastal gateways.

Passengers move through the arrivals and departures concourse at Puerto Vallarta International Airport (Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport), a major gateway for visitors to the Pacific coast. The yellow signage directs travelers toward check-in counters and baggage claim as people queue at kiosks and cafés like Subway and AeroMarket. The space, marked by distinctive blue air ducts and polished stone floors, reflects the airport’s recent modernization—balancing local efficiency with the flow of international tourism feeding the resorts along Bahía de Banderas.

A Sun Country Airlines plane flies above downtown Minneapolis.

An Alaskan Airlines plane flies over Downtown Minneaopolis.

Food trucks at Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport for what appears to be a Delta Employee Appreciation event in September 2023.

An airport fire truck at Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport.

A Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport fire truck, painted in its distinctive lime-yellow livery, is seen positioned on the tarmac. Marked “Airport Fire” and operated by the Metropolitan Airports Commission, the truck is equipped for rapid response to aircraft and runway emergencies. Its specialized design includes high-capacity foam systems and reinforced compartments for rescue tools, reflecting the critical role of airport fire units in ensuring safety across one of the Midwest’s busiest aviation hubs.

A display shelf at an airport bookstore showcases The January 6th Report beside Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner, capturing a blend of contemporary political documentation and suspense fiction. The contrasting covers — one stark and formal, the other lush and cinematic — reflect the range of traveler interests, from real-world governance and accountability to immersive storytelling. Positioned between titles like The Nineties and Underneath the Sycamore Tree, this scene illustrates how airport bookshops often curate a microcosm of cultural conversation, offering both timely reflection and escape for readers on the move.

Sun Country planes on the runway at MSP Airport.

Minneapolis-St. Paul airport

Delta Airlines luggage carts at MSP Airport in Minneapolis-St. Paul.

A Delta Hangar at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport.

A UPS WorldWide Services plane in Tampa, Florida.

An Amazon plane on the tarmac in Tampa, Florida.