In-flight entertainment

March 10th, 2009 at 07:42am Jennie Pollock

I often borrow magazines and books, mostly because I’m too busy to buy my own.

But this “reuse” idea, called “Give to Get,” comes from the Chicago Rockford International Airport.

Those who bring used but readable magazines and DVDs to the passenger services counter in the main terminal can receive a $5 travel voucher. Please remove address labels and only submit works in good taste. Terminal hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

What are these for, you might ask?

The magazines, which have been collected for reuse for a while now, can be read in the terminal and taken on flights.

The DVDs are played in the children’s area. “You would be amazed how many people sit and watch “The Incredibles” or some other movies, and it really passes the time,” Amy Ott at the airport told me in an e-mail.

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