Southwest Airlines continues to sweeten the deal for its Business Select passengers. Along with priority seating, bonus miles, and a free drink, Business Select travelers also enjoy priority security or “Fly By” lanes at a number of airports across the country. Now travelers flying out of the Seattle/Tacoma area can enjoy that perk, as well.

The “Fly By” lane is intended to make things quicker and easier for business travelers going through security. Shorter lines, no large families to get stuck behind, and fewer confused first-time fliers should make things move a little quicker.

Is a faster security line, along with the other perks, worth the extra cost of a Business Select fare? Let us know what you think.

Marriott has launched a new membership program that entitles you to the perks and comfort of the world’s airport lounges (or at least 600 of them).

The program is designed to make life a little easier for Marriott Rewards members when they’re out on the road. Priority Pass has three levels of membership; each with specific VIP lounge access rules:

“The Standard Membership gives access to all the lounges for a visit fee of $27 per person (all dollar figures in US$). The Standard Plus Membership includes 10 free visits, additional visits are charged at $27 per person per visit. The Prestige Membership includes unlimited access for the member.”

Check out Marriott’s Priority Pass Press Release for complete details, and start getting the VIP treatment you deserve.

Forbes has once again released its list of the Top 10 airports in the world. This list (based on results from a Skytrax survey) is, as most Top 10 lists, highly subjective. However, it does rate airports in over 40 categories including shopping, dining, and wait times, and the survey takes into account the answers of over 8 million travelers.

So, the results are in, and once again Hong Kong International Airport took top honors. It was one of several Asian airports to crack the Top 10. Europe saw a few of its major hubs make the list, as well, but not one airport in the United States made the grade.

Keep reading to see which airports reign supreme, and visit Forbes for a more in depth look at the list…

Summer travel can mean long lines, long waits, and unforeseen delays. At least at some airports this summer, you’ll find a bit of added comfort and some much needed entertainment to help you pass the time.

Our friends at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram have a great article on what some of the nation’s largest airports are doing to welcome the growing crowds of summer travelers who step through their doors or walk down their jetways.

Keep reading to find out which airports offer the best ways to spend some downtime this summer…