The cost of airport food is soaring. Travelers passing through airports tend to expect to pay more for basic items such as water bottles — but why is it so much more expensive? A reporter for USA ...

In Economics in Plain English, the new economic explainer video series from The Atlantic, business editor Derek Thompson answers big and small questions selected from hundreds of reader submissions.

Airport vendors often charge higher prices due to increased operational costs like rent, security, and staffing. The "street pricing plus" model, used by many airports, allows vendors to add a ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Airports rely on you spending money inside the terminal. In 2024, US airports generated over $1 billion of revenue from purchases like $6 bottled water, $27 beers, and ...

(NEXSTAR) — While the guidance can be vague, it’s a good rule of thumb to drink water throughout the day. There is hardly a wrong answer when it comes to where that water comes from, either, whether ...