Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) was recently once again named the Best Airport in North America by the Airports Council International (ACI) global Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Program.
This marks the sixth time in the past seven years that MSP has received the honor. MSP’s recognition is for the 25-40 million passenger category in 2022, an honor MSP also received in 2021 and for four straight years between 2016-2019. View this KARE11 News story about the airport’s award.
“For MSP to be recognized by our travelers as one of the best in the world year after year is a testament to our focus on providing exceptional airport experiences so Minnesota thrives,” said Brian Ryks, CEO of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, which operates MSP.
Read the full story here.
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 The spring break travel season is in peak form at MSP Airport, with area flyers using the long winter as one more reason to seek out a sunny destination.
MSP has geared up with additional staff, more concessions to choose from and parking deals to make your trip through the airport smooth.
For full information on everything from pick-ups and drop-offs at MSP, to best practices in TSA security checkpoints and where to find some of the new concessions on the concourses, visit this page on our blog.
If you're departing soon on a spring break adventure, remember Prebooked Parking at MSP – the best way to minimize touchpoints and save money along the way.
MSP is offering discounts for Prebooked Parking this month, which will allow you to save $7 a day on daily parking at Terminal 1 ramps from now until Friday, March 31 when you park for seven days or more.
As always, Prebooked Parking allows you to guarantee a parking space at either terminal while also saving on drive-up rates.
Prebooked Parking also provides a QR code that you’ll receive in your confirmation, and it's all you need to enter and exit the ramp.
When you prebook your parking, you can save your profile in our system and make future bookings a snap by registering your account.
Enjoy your trip and soak up the sun!
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The Federal Aviation Administration recently announced new funding for MSP to support the renovation of Terminal 1’s Concourse G.
MSP was awarded $10 million for an upcoming project to reconfigure the area between Gates G8 and G13 as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The work will expand the concourse’s footprint between the existing gates, allowing for increased seating, concessions space and new restrooms. The work does not add additional gates.
This new expansion will be aligned with similar improvements completed earlier this year between gates G17 and G22.
MSP is one of 99 airports awarded funding as part of the FAA’s Airport Terminal program.
The new project will be put out for bids later this year and construction is set to start in 2024.
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The delicious dining options awaiting you at MSP recently won accolades from Airport Experience News (AXN), a leading resource of airport information that provides in-depth analysis of the airport and travel industries.
Settebello Pizzeria, located on the mall at Terminal 1, won “Best Quick Serve Restaurant Concept” in AXN’s 2023 awards program large airports division. Settebello serves up fast and tasty dining options, highlighted by its offerings of Neapolitan pizza with mozzarella cheese imported from Italy.
Customers can watch their pizza bake in an 800-degree stone oven in about 90 seconds. Settebello’s dining room offers a relaxing setting, and its quick-serve line will get you on your way to your gate in minutes.
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 The Blue Door Pub, located on Concourse A near Gate A1, won the “Best Local-Inspired Restaurant” in the same division.
Blue Door was already one of the Twin Cities’ favorite neighborhood destinations when it arrived at MSP. Diners at MSP’s Blue Door can choose from all of their favorites, including the iconic Blucy burger, totchos and wings. A full bar and a morning breakfast menu are also offered.
Stop in to taste what you’re missing the next time you visit MSP.
The Big 10 Women’s Basketball Tournament games earlier this month were held at Target Center arena, but fans arriving at MSP saw the excitement building even before they caught their ground transportation to downtown Minneapolis.
The tournament lit up Target Center from March 1-5. All 14 member schools of the Big 10 participated and hundreds of fans flowed through MSP. Over-sized wall brackets, one in each terminal, tracked the teams’ progress during the tournament.
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On Terminal 1’s baggage claim level, DJs welcomed arriving fans, and visitors could also try their hand at a basketball shooting venue and score some swag.
Iowa beat Ohio State in the Big 10 championship game to secure the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Women's Tournament. The first games for that contest started March 15, with the Final Four the weekend of March 31 and the national championship game on Sunday April 2.
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