Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has launched its COVID-19 Air Service Recovery and Incentive Program (CASRIP), an innovative offering aimed at driving fast recovery wins while creating economic stability for the Philadelphia region.
PHL and PNE renew their commitment to sustainability
2019 was a busy year for Philadelphia International Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport’s Sustainability Program. We continued our focus on the areas of Recycling, Energy, Noise, Emissions, and Water (RENEW); consulted our cross-disciplinary Sustainability Committee; and frequently engaged with stakeholders.
Happy Anniversary PHL and PNE!
The City of Philadelphia’s Division of Aviation observes two anniversaries during the last days of June: Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) 80th on June 20 and Northeast Philadelphia Airport’s (PNE) 75th on June 26.
Jet Blue Returns to PHL
With public confidence and a desire to travel on the rise in recent weeks, JetBlue will restore its nonstop service from Philadelphia to Boston and Fort Lauderdale beginning July 1.
Spirit Restores Several Nonstop Routes from PHL
With passenger demand on the rise and vacation season underway, Spirit Airlines is increasing nonstop service from PHL, including the resumption of eight routes.
Maintaining an Airport During a Pandemic
Back in March as the COVID-19 pandemic was rapidly spreading along with government-mandated shutdowns and restrictions that, among other things, turned airports into virtual ghost towns, Allan Moore recalls the strange sense of walking through Philadelphia International Airport’s deserted complex.
PHL Employee Profile: Keron Booth, Custodial Supervisor
-What is your current position at PHL and how long have you worked here?
I started at PHL in 2006 as a Custodial Worker 1, I worked my way up through the ranks and I’m now a Custodial Supervisor 2. I coordinate cleaning activities at the airport and oversee custodial workers assigned to cleaning the terminals for passengers.
PHL Food & Shops: Reopen for Business
In March, when Pennsylvania limited restaurants to to-go service and retail merchants to those selling essential goods only, and stay-at-home orders and travel restrictions resulted in a 90 percent decrease in passenger volume, PHL Food & Shops right-sized its terminal offerings. With restrictions now easing and passenger activity on the rise, merchants that have been closed for almost three months are beginning to resume ope
July Will Take Off for American Airlines at PHL
The public is getting ready to fly again. To accommodate the recent upturn in passenger demand, American Airlines will increase its average PHL daily departures in July to 187 flights — 99 percent more than its daily average in June. From July 7 to August 17—American’s peak summer schedule—the airline will average 207 daily departures from PHL.
PPE Available for Sale at PHL Shops
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