Airport officials say nonpassenger gate-access programs are popular ... dressed in goofy getups while toting balloons or homemade signs of welcome, congratulations or even matrimonial proposals.

But even in the most modern, newly renovated terminals, you’ll still spot seats bolted firmly to the floor. The reason isn’t ...

“For those of you thinking about testing out the airport theory, don’t do it,” she warns in the caption of her 14-second video, showing the closed gate sign. “Missed my flight.” ...