Prospect Airport Services Wheelchair Assistance Provider Ahmed Kargbo recently received the “Caring Support” award from Philadelphia International Airport's (PHL) Employee Recognition Program. This award recognizes employees who provide exceptional care and services to seniors, families with young children, disabled passengers, and others with special needs.
September 2023 Newsletter
American Airlines Adds Three New International Routes, Brings Back Domestic Destination at PHL: Nonstop Flights to Nice, Naples, Copenhagen and San Antonio Takeoff in Summer 2024
It’s never too early to plan next year’s summer vacation. Just announced destinations on American Airlines’ Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) summer 2024 roster will make passengers want to pack their bags now.
American is adding three nonstop international routes to Nice, France (NCE); Naples, Italy (NAP); and Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH) from PHL in summer 2024. This is the first time PHL passengers will be able to fly nonstop from Philadelphia to those European destinations.
AIM Offers Aircraft Mechanics Certificate Opportunities at PNE Campus
Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is training the future aviation maintenance workforce at its 14 campuses throughout the country, including a campus located at Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE). The AIM Philadelphia campus specializes in training aircraft mechanics and offers two programs - Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) and Aviation Maintenance Technician: Avionics (AMTA).
PHL Impression Makers: Traveler’s Aid Customer Service Supervisor Uyai Esset
Travelers Aid Customer Service Supervisor Uyai Esset recently received the “Impression Makers” award from Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) Employee Recognition Program. This award recognizes customer-facing employees who provide direct customer service to passengers.
PHL Safe & Sound: Airport Police Officer Daniel Davis
Airport Police Officer Daniel Davis recently received the “Safe & Sound” award in Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) Employee Recognition Program. This award recognizes employees who protect the integrity and safety of passengers through proactive communication, exemplary teamwork, courage, and effective action.
PHL Unsung Heroes: American Airlines Fleet Service Agent Stephanie Mathis
American Airlines Fleet Service Agent Stephanie Mathis recently received the “Unsung Heroes” award from Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) Employee Recognition Program. The program honors employees who work behind the scenes and are not typically recognized for their work. Although they do not work directly with guests, their effectiveness significantly affects the airport and guest experience.
Wallace D. DuBois, A.A.E., ACE, Earns Professional Airport Accreditation
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Wallace D. DuBois, A.A.E., ACE, Airside Operations Superintendent, Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia, PA, has been awarded
the distinction of Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE).
SLA Worldwide Brings Innovation to PHL
Meet SLA Worldwide, an Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) operator at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) which introduced the Lily Palmer Flowers and Gift shop, 1920 Merch and the Everything Travel Store to the airport in the last year. Programs like PHL’s ACDBE help socially, and economically disadvantaged small business owners compete against larger firms for airport contract opportunities.
Meet PHL’s Capital Development Co-Ops
Every year, the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is excited to host college interns/co-ops and provide exposure to work experiences in the aviation industry. This year, seven students joined the Capital Development Group, contributing to an array of development projects across the airport. Here are some of their stories: