Power Outlets: Are Airports Finally Catching on That Travelers Want to Plug In?
Had a chance to sit down with airport guru Harriet Baskas today, and learned a lot about how airports are (or are not) catering to the needs of business travelers. One of the topics I wanted to get into with her about was the dearth of power outlets in most airports. I wanted to ask if any facilities have caught a clue and have installed ample power sources. Regrettably, we ran out of time.
Lo and behold in her current column in USA today she answers my question:
Travelers passing through Austin-Bergstrom International Airport have access to 900 electric outlets along the 24 gate concourse. In Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport there are currently 2,100 free power outlets, including those inside eight airline-club-inspired Samsung travel centers. More power is on its way.
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If you are travelling through Dulles airport (IAD) there is a wealth of outlets specifically for your use near where the mobile lounges board headed to the midfield terminal. Head towards where the C gate buses board, there is a huge seating area with literally hundreds of outlets right above your seats on a wall. Fabulous place as no one has discovered it yet!
[...] the airports outside of the US, especially Asia, are better about providing electricity, but things are getting better - especially in places like Texas. Travelers passing through Austin-Bergstrom International Airport [...]
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