I have already covered Secretary Sean Duffy’s new “family friendly airports” initiative and his not-so-subtle obsession with getting Americans to eat better while they travel, but one detail from the rollout is worth a closer look.
Duffy has been consistent on this theme. After taking aim at junky airline snacks and watching him and RFK Jr. do pull-ups at DCA while talking about healthier airport environments, it is clear this is not just a throwaway talking point (as much as this seems like something that would have traditionally come from Michelle Obama rather than a GOP administration). The Trump administration is openly encouraging airports to work with private partners to expand access to “fresh, whole foods,” and Duffy is framing it as part of making travel less miserable for families. I don’t disagree!
A recent interview spotlights Farmer’s Fridge at Washington National Airport (DCA). Duffy publicly lauded Luke Saunders, the company’s founder and CEO, and singled out Farmer’s Fridge as an example of the sort of “grab-and-go” option airports should be adding. The concept is simple: refrigerated vending machines stocked with chef-prepared salads, grain bowls, protein-filled meals, and snacks that are replenished frequently and labeled clearly.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Live and Let's Fly.
