Take to the Skies

Airline travel these days - with higher fares and all those fees - checked bags, seat assignments, boarding priority, snacks - can make your head spin. Not to mention airport security...

At least airports are becoming more pleasant spaces. I've been through some awful ones (Chicago Midway comes to mind immediately), but many of the newer terminals employ modern design elements to create a nicer atmosphere for travel - something I really have come to appreciate. 

We often fly out of Indianapolis - this facility opened in 2008, replacing the older airport. The modern design elements are prevalent throughout the facility - with glass, tile and custom art.



Indianapolis itself is pretty cool to see from up in the air:


I recently flew to Jacksonville, Florida and was impressed by the modern art touches there, too:




If you fly a lot, I hope the airports and terminals you encounter are aesthetically pleasing - it really adds positively to the sometimes stressful process of air travel.