Red Mango Yogurt Hits the Airports
Source: Dallas Morning News
Red Mango, a Dallas-based frozen yogurt chain, as announced plans to open in U.S. airports in April, and it’s going to start with locations in Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Three shops will be in Terminal A, one in Terminal C and the final one, a co-branded design, in Terminal D.
The chain, which first opened in 2007, is known for its all-natural, nonfat and gluten-free offerings. Airport concession operator The Grove Inc. was awarded the licensing agreement to bring the popular frozen yogurt to airports.
“The first time I tried Red Mango, I was hooked and knew that it would be favorable to airport travelers,” said Michelle Dukler, CEO and president of The Grove. “Airport concession programs are continuing to request concepts and brands that have healthy offerings.”
Perk City - Airports across the country are having to do more to please passengers these days as they have become increasingly pressured to endure longer wait lines, thanks to new rules regarding metal detection technology, which include full body scans in the not too distant future. Longer wait lines through the metal detector aside, the perks are slowly but surely fading.
Blankets and pillows were the first to go when it was announced recently that many major carriers would do away with them because of expenses and other issues, including sanitary reasons. Then some recently announced that meals on long flights would no longer be free. This is a lot to take away from passengers who are now paying more for air travel than ever before and need a masters in Pilates exercise techniques to handle the increasingly smaller spaces provided for in-flight seating.
Red Mango will also expand to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and New York City’s LaGuardia International Airport.
Earlier this month, Red Mango announced that it was adding parfaits and probiotic smoothies to its menu, joining the frozen yogurt and iced teas that the company already offers.
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My Take: Well, I’m no fan of Pilates exercise equipment, and I’m certainly not into Alexander technique sports and fitness. But it’s true: the seating onboard most carriers these days is getting smaller and smaller, and the little “extras” they used to give you are no longer going to be around to help take the edge of the disappointment. First we have to wait in horrendously long lines just for the privilege of getting to the boarding area. The time it takes to fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco can now nearly be handled more quickly by car. Where’s the trade off?
Smokers are banished to the outside smoking sections, but many are turning to the electronic cigarette to skirt the laws. If you haven’t heard about these, they are smokeless cigarettes that are supposed to be allowed inside airports. They don’t emit tar or nicotine or smoke and are supposed to be perfectly acceptable anywhere cigarettes are banned. Njoy products are just one of many versions of the e-cigs out there and many of them are available right online.
Traveling these days for me and my family rarely involves the airlines. We drive almost every time we hit the road. If we do fly, we go on line and scour the ads for the best deal on cheap airfare we can find. Then, we look for deals that are as equitable as the discounts you get through group rates and we try to budget out a trip without breaking our bank accounts. Otherwise, what’s the point of leaving the backyard?
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