Gate-side in Terminal 1, this is AMA’s main grab-and-go shop
In Terminal 1 after security, CNBC News fills the basic "airport newsstand" role that AMA mostly skips in favor of souvenir stores. This is where you grab bottled drinks, chips, gum, and last-minute travel odds and ends before flights on Southwest, American, or United. Think standard US convenience layout: coolers along the wall, snack racks up front, magazines and books closer to the register.
Expect typical airport pricing: drinks in the USD $3–$5 range, candy and chips around $2–$6, and paperback books comfortably north of $10. Selection skews national rather than local, so you’ll see mainstream magazines and bestsellers more than Amarillo-focused titles. If you just want something quick before boarding from a nearby gate, this runs faster than looping back toward the main lobby or restaurant areas.
Staff usually keep a small stock of travel basics like phone chargers, headphones, neck pillows, and simple over-the-counter meds, which matters at AMA because other shops lean heavily into Route 66 and Texas-themed gifts. If you forgot a charging cable or need aspirin before a regional hop, this is your realistic shot at fixing it inside the terminal without leaving security.
Tip: hit CNBC News right after security instead of “later” on the way to boarding; lines spike in the 30 minutes before clustered departures and the small footprint means it feels cramped fast.