Gate A-side snack stop before security lines build
Hudson News in Terminal A sits on the concourse used by many regional flights, so it works as a last-minute grab spot before you board. It’s past security, so you’re not backtracking to the ticketing area. Expect standard airport pricing: bottled drinks around $3–$5 and packaged snacks in the $2–$6 range. If you forgot basics like earbuds or a phone cable, they usually have them hanging on the wall racks near the register.
Hours at most GEG Hudson locations track with the first and last bank of departures, roughly 4:30 a.m. to early evening, but this A-terminal shop sometimes winds down if the late flights cancel. Coffee comes from self-serve drip urns and canned or bottled options in the cooler, not a full barista setup. Magazines and paperbacks sit on the back shelves, helpful if you’re stuck on a 2+ hour hop with no seatback screens.
Inventory leans heavy on grab-and-go: chips, candy, nuts, gum, plus a refrigerator case with soda, water, and energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster. You’ll also find travel-size toiletries under $10, simple pain relievers in blister packs, and basic chargers that run around $20–$30. Skip anything branded “premium” electronics unless you’re desperate; the same item off-airport is usually several dollars cheaper.
Practical tip: if your gate in A is under a 3-minute walk, swing by Hudson once you see your aircraft at the door so cold drinks from the cooler stay cold through boarding and taxi.