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Best Airport Newsstand/Travel Essential: Univision at DFW
Best Airport Newsstand / Travel Essential (2018)
Whether you're in search of a good airplane read, need an aspirin to kill a headache or simply want a quick pre-flight snack, these 10 airport shops have you covered with a range of travel essentials.
The top 10 winners in the category Best Airport Newsstand / Travel Essential are as follows:
- Gaslamp Quarter News - San Diego International Airport (SAN)
- District Market - San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- New York Times - Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
- Utah Market - Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
- NewsLink - Miami International Airport (MIA)
- Hudson (SEA) - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
- Arroyo Trading Post - Tucson International Airport (TUS)
- WhereTraveler Books - John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Air Essentials - Tampa International Airport (TPA)
- Univision - Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Photo courtesy of San Diego International Airport
No. 10:
Fashioned after the iconic wrought iron gate of San Diego's hip Gaslamp Quarter, this airport newsstand stocks all the travel essentials and is part of the airport's sustainability-focused SAN Green Concessions program.
Photo courtesy of San Francisco International Airport
No. 9:
District Market, situated in the boarding area of San Francisco International Airport's Terminal 3, sells everything you might need before hopping on the plane – snacks, books, newspapers, gifts and apparel.
Photo courtesy of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
No. 8:
This New York Times-sponsored shop at Detroit Metropolitan Airport provides passengers with all those last-minute travel necessities, such as reading materials, snacks, gifts and souvenirs.
Photo courtesy of Salt Lake City International Airport
No. 7:
In addition to its wide variety of travel essentials, SLC's Utah Market stocks thoughtful state-made products perfect for gifting.
Photo courtesy of Miami International Airport
No. 6:
With locations throughout MIA's Terminal D, NewsLink stocks a broad variety of travel essentials, including newspapers, magazines, the latest bestsellers, snacks, beverages and gifts.
Photo courtesy of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
No. 5:
The Hudston store at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport carries all the essential travel items in addition to souvenirs and even pre-paid SIM cards.
Photo courtesy of Tucson International Airport
No. 4:
Besides the usual snacks and travel essentials, Arroyo Trading Post in Tucson International's Center Gallery sells pastries and treats from local Agustin Kitchen.
Photo courtesy of John F. Kennedy International Airport
No. 3:
Situated in JFK's JetBlue Terminal (Terminal 5), WhereTraveler Books sells a variety of books, maps and other travel planning materials. Shoppers can watch travel tips on flat screen TVs while browsing travel essentials, electronics and colorful reusable water bottles.
Photo courtesy of iStock / zoranm
No. 2:
Air Essentials, a convenience store-like concept at Tampa International Airport, offers over-the-counter medication, snacks, candy, beverages and various health and beauty aids, travel accessories and even souvenirs.
Photo courtesy of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
No. 1:
Travelers shopping at Univision inside DFW can watch English and Spanish Univision programming while browsing for news, electronics, travel accessories or cold beverages.
Airport Revenue News (ARN) worked with industry experts to vet and nominate 15 finalists in this category, and USA TODAY 10Best readers had four weeks to vote daily for their favorites.
10Best and USA TODAY extend their congratulations to all the winning airport concessions.
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