Today marks the launch of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's sixth annual sidewalk sale, with airport shops offering deals. The sale runs Oct. 13-19, to correspond with the Education Minnesota-inspired long weekend break, typically a busy time at the airport.

More than 20 retailers are participating, including The Body Shop in the Airport Mall, tech store BluWire on Concourses C and F, and Uptown Minnesota on Concourse G. Many retailers offer shipping.

A few notes of caution: Only travelers with a boarding pass are allowed to area of the sale. And, given the week's surge in travel,please arrive at least 90 minutes prior to your flight, but allow more time if you plan to shop the sales.