Top Tips Before You Fly (with Shelley LaRose Arken)

We’re wrapping up Women’s History Month with Shelley LaRose-Arken, Aviation Commissioner for Long Island MacArthur Airport, filling in for Sharon this week! Shelley shares exciting updates about our favorite home airport, what not to do on a plane, and the exciting developments in store for travelers flying in and out of Long Island. Plus, we highlight some incredible spots on Long Island that feel just like Europe—proving you can explore the world without ever leaving your backyard!

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New flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Iceland will begin on May 25, 2025

This service, offered through a partnership between Southwest Airlines and Icelandair, will provide passengers with a convenient connection to Reykjavik (KEF) via a stopover in Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

This expansion opens up new travel opportunities for Long Island residents looking to visit Iceland and other European destinations served by Icelandair.

These developments underscore Long Island MacArthur Airport's commitment to enhancing travel options and connectivity for the region.​

Learn more at https://www.flymacarthur.com

NEW BLOG: There’s Europe at Home: Explore the World Without Leaving Long Island

Traveling the world is an exciting adventure, but you don’t always need to leave home to experience that quintessential global splendor. Long Island’s diverse culture and landscape is uniquely home to sites, tastes, and experiences comparable to some of Europe’s most popular draws. In other words – we have Europe at home! Our team put together a list of iconic, world attractions and where you can find their counterparts right here on Long Island. Enjoy your next “global getaway” – without the passport!

Read more at discoverlongisland.com/blog

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