Visits by members of the PHL Wagging Tail Brigade have been a highlight for airport guests and employees since the furry volunteers and their owners joined the PHL team in April 2019. When stay-at-home orders were put in place in March, the Wagging Tails Brigade’s visits were put on temporary hiatus—making it a “ruff” few months for those that looked forward to seeing their canine friends in the terminals and for the dogs that love greeting guests at PHL.
PHL EMPLOYEE PROFILE: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II OLIVER SIMMONS
What is your current position at PHL and how long have you worked here?
My current position is an Equipment Operator 2. I started with the city in the custodial department at PHL in 2003. Over the years I’ve moved on and it’s now been 16 years since I’ve been with the city working at PHL.
Northeast Philadelphia Airport Widens Leonardo’s Opportunities
Look, up in the sky… it’s a plane, it’s a helicopter, it’s an AW609 tiltrotor!
PHL Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the ADA
Moving sidewalks, shuttle vehicles, kiosks and high contrast captioning communication make all our airport experiences easier, especially people with disabilities.
As Congress Considers Additional COVID-19 Relief, PHL Provides Update on Use of CARES Act Funding
In April, the Federal Aviation Administration announced approximately $116 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding was designated for PHL (as well as $157,000 for PNE). For PHL, that was the equivalent to a little over 100 days of cash on hand to support airport operations, including covering payroll, paying vendors and making debt service payments—enough to get through to end of the fiscal year.
PHL EMPLOYEE PROFILE: BUILDING MAINTENANCE GROUP LEADER AL GARCIA
-What is your current position at PHL and how long have you worked here?
I am currently serving as a Building Maintenance Group Leader and have been employed by PHL for the last seven years.
-Why did you decide to work at PHL and what’s the most meaningful part of your job?
The State of Capital Projects at PHL and PNE
One immediate consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic for airports has been the disruption of active and planned capital projects. With airports facing a significant reduction of travelers, operations, and revenue, some infrastructure plans may become casualties.
PHL Food & Shops Restaurants Deliver for Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House
Chefs from several PHL Food & Shops restaurants recently prepared and delivered approximately 80 pre-made meals for families staying at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House at 40th and Chestnut Streets. The event was part of the Ronald McDonald House’s Guest Chef program.
Delta Gives PHL Passengers More Options in August
Passengers wanting to fly to Atlanta (ATL), Detroit (DTW), Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP), Salt Lake City (SLC) and beyond from PHL will have more options in August, when Delta increases its Philadelphia schedule. Compared to June, the number of seats available on Delta’s August flights from PHL is 132 percent greater.
"Grab" and Go at PHL
Picking up food, whether to eat at PHL or take on a flight is literally as easy as “Grab” and go, thanks to the Grab mobile platform. Using the platform’s app, website or QR codes found on tables in PHL dining areas, guests can order, pay for and pick up meals from a range of PHL Food & Shops food and dining merchants without waiting in line.