The Hottest Amenity Coming to an Airport Near You Is a Rooftop Bar
From San Diego to Pittsburgh, new terminals are incorporating outdoor spaces that give travelers a place to relax, catch the breeze and even grab a beer.
A rendering of San Diego International Airport’s future dining terrace.
Source: Courtesy of Gensler
Sterile hallways, basic options for food and shopping, no glimpse of the outside world: This is how we often think about US airports.
But as outdated facilities turn into swanky terminals, spending more time at the airport has grown tolerable, if not moderately pleasant. Upgraded concession programs have made for better meals—both sit-down and grab-and-go—while credit card companies have vastly improved the airport lounge game, and you can even get robot manicures from the types of airport “spas” that were once limited to 10-minute chair massages.