Charging stations are in high demand during this Digital Information Age when everyone carries some type of digital device. However, charging stations still aren’t completely commonplace in airports.
Airports across the country are creating and adding charging stations for customer convenience as more travelers are seeking this service. Part of this is because the Federal Aviation Administration has given airlines the go-ahead to permit the use of personal electronic devices in more phases of flight.
Recharge stations typically say ‘recharge now’ or ‘power up.’ Most look like towers but some are designed as workstations or are incorporated into seats. They are typically located throughout terminals in many gate areas and food courts. Below is a list of some current charging stations, future charging stations, and gadgets that provide an extra charge on the go.
Current charging stations
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport - Interactive charging walls
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport – pay phone booths along the walls of Concourse D have been renovated into charging stations.
- Dallas Fort Worth International – #1 tech-friendly airport & interactive charging walls
- Seattle International Airport – nearly every gate including A, B, and S
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Denver International Airport at gates A, B, and C
- McCarren International Airport – Verizon sponsored ‘Recharge Zone’
- Boston Logan Airport – seats with power outlets
- Philadelphia International Airport – terminal E
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport – multiple gates
- Indianapolis International Airport – concourse A and B
- Alaska Airlines – providing power at seats at Anchorage, Seattle, and Portland airports
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport – Interactive charging walls. Also, concourses B and C, powered by United Airlines
- Dulles International Airport – throughout each concourse, additional stations in gate B food court
Future charging stations
- Los Angeles International Airport
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, TX
- Newark Liberty International Airport
- LaGuardia International Airport
- Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner, LA
- Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, CA
- Seattle International at gates C, D, and N
- Delta is adding stations in gate areas at 19 airports across U.S.
- United Airlines is installing 500 stations at gate areas
Charging Gadgets
- Mophie – rechargeable battery case for iPhone 5s/5
- The smart charging bowl – a look towards the near future
- Universal gadget wrist charger – a charge and a fashion statement (maybe…)
- Qi charger – a wireless charging stand
- Tylt ENERGI – this battery provides approximately five extra hours of talk-time
- Innergie PocketCell – charges tablets, smartphones, MP3 players, portable game consoles and other USB devices
- Powerocks Magicstick – fashionable and portable on the go
- myCharge HUB 6000 - offers the JOLT2000d
- New Trent iCarrier IMP120D – lightweight and compatible with most major smartphones
- Jackery Bar – battery standby time of up to 6 months, also a LED flashlight
- iWalk Extreme 7500 – geared toward Apple products
- Scosche goBAT II – can charge a drained iPhone 4 more than twice with full power, and an iPad can be charged up to 55%.
- Nomad – USB plug that can easily fit into your wallet