Airport Dining Has Gone Upscale

In years past, many travelers sought to avoid eating in airline terminals. Over time, that picture has changed for the better.

Airport restaurants are much more attractive and inviting than they once were. Photo courtesy of Tea/Dreamstime

Some diners are savoring tasty cured meats, cheese boards and other gourmet treats that provide a flavorful European flair. Others chow down at food prepared by a chef whose cooking has earned him a Michelin star, a stint on the “Top Chef Masters” TV show and seven James Beard Awards.

If these descriptions conjure up images of white-tablecloth restaurants with gleaming silverware and sparkling crystal glasses, think again. Those delicious delicacies are being served up at airport eating establishments to passengers waiting for their flights to take off—good to know as the busy holiday travel season begins.