Travel
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Business Class Seating at Philadelphia International Airport Soars Past Pre-Pandemic Levels
The suits are flying again at Philadelphia International Airport, and they want the expensive seats. Corporate travel has roared back at PHL, with business class seating climbing well above pre-pandemic levels, write Ethan Nelson and Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. From May 1 through Aug. 31, airlines have completed or scheduled 469,978 business class seats at PHL. …
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Qatar Airways to Restore Daily Philadelphia International Airport–Doha Flights in August
Philadelphia is getting its direct line to the Middle East back, and this time, Qatar Airways is flying it. Starting Aug. 1, the carrier will resume daily nonstop service between Doha Hamad International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport, restoring its own flights to Pennsylvania just as American Airlines steps away from the Philadelphia-Doha route, according…
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‘Worth Every Single Cent’: Couple Splurge on Viking Cruise for Anniversary
Michelle and Gary Brown, of Collegeville, usually very budget conscious, decided to treat themselves to a luxury Viking cruise down the Rhine River in Europe for their 25th wedding anniversary, writes Nathan Diller for USA Today. The trip cost around $13,000, but after spending years longingly watching Viking commercials on television, they felt that the…
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American Airlines Preps for Record Summer at PHL With 200 Hires and New Flight Schedule
American Airlines is gearing up for its busiest summer yet at Philadelphia International Airport, and it’s making major moves to keep pace, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The carrier, which dominates PHL with roughly 67 percent of the market share, is set to operate approximately 41,000 flights between May 21 and Sept. 8, a 10 percent jump from last…
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Allegiant Air Launching New Nonstop Flights to Florida from PHL and Trenton-Mercer
Allegiant Air is making a bigger bet on the Philadelphia region this fall, announcing two new nonstop Florida routes that could mean cheaper travel options for thousands of local flyers. Starting Oct. 2, the budget carrier will launch nonstop service between Philadelphia International Airport and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. On the same day, travelers out…
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PHL Prepares for Biggest Summer in 81-Year History Ahead of FIFA World Cup and America250
Philadelphia International Airport is bracing for the biggest summer in its 81-year history, and the numbers alone tell only part of the story, according to Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. Fueled by the FIFA World Cup, America’s 250th birthday celebration, and the MLB All-Star Game, airport officials are projecting approximately 9.4 million passengers will move through PHL between now and…
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Spirit Airlines Aircraft, Gates Sit Idle at PHL Following Shutdown
Two Spirit planes and four gates at Philadelphia International Airport sit idle after the airline ceased operations and suspended all flights on May 2, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Due to its smaller presence in the region, the closure will likely not result in a significant long-term impact at local airports. According to filings in Spirit’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
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American Airlines Names New Vice President at PHL after Former Leader Retires
American Airlines recently appointed Cesar Marchese, a longtime employee, as the new vice president of the airline’s Philadelphia International Airport hub, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Marchese is stepping in after the former vice president, Lakshman Amaranayaka, retired after 27 years with American, the last 12 of which were spent at PHL. In his new role, Marchese will…
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Why a Wilmington-to-Philadelphia Bus Ticket Costs $1,000 on American Airlines
A $1,000 roundtrip ticket for a Wilmington-Philadelphia bus ride is causing confusion, writes Abigail Covington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The option shows up in search results for American Airlines flights between the two airports. American doesn’t want you buying that ticket for just a bus trip. It’s one part of a longer trip The…
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Take a Peek Inside the Norwegian Jewel as it Sets Sail from Tinicum’s PhilaPort
The Norwegian Jewel recently set sail on its inaugural cruise from Philadelphia’s PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, bringing passengers from the city to Bermuda. The voyage marked the first departure from the port in 15 years, and guests were treated to a luxury experience, as reported in a video from Todd of AlongForTheJourney on YouTube. Construction is still underway at the port, located just next door to…
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‘Independence One’ Arrives at Philadelphia International Airport
Southwest Airlines flew in a newly-painted plane at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday to honor America’s 250th, writes Alexandra Skores for CNN, as reported at 6abc. It was the first scheduled flight for “Independence One,” as it flew from Dallas to Philadelphia. Philadelphia is the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.…
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Philadelphia Opens Norwegian Cruise Lines to Northeast Customers
Norwegian Cruise Line is betting that its new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Tinicum will bring customers from the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. On April 16, the Norwegian Jewel set sail to Bermuda from Tinicum on the first cruise trip out of Philadelphia in more than 15 years. Norwegian has…
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Cruise Ships Are Back as Passengers Depart Tinicum Terminal
The Norwegian Jewel departed from its Tinicum terminal around 4 PM on April 16 with its passengers bound for Bermuda and beyond, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The voyage out of Philadelphia marks the first time a cruise ship has docked in the Philadelphia area in 15 years. Norwegian Jewel, part of…
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Rising Jet Fuel Prices Lead to American, Southwest Bag Fee Increase
Checked bag fees for Southwest Airlines and American Airlines have each jumped by $10, a result of surging jet fuel prices, writes Mike Albanese for Philadelphia Business Journal. Americans’ jet fuel prices surged to $2.75 per gallon from $2.42 per gallon in the fourth quarter of 2025 due to the conflict in Iran. American Airlines…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Lays Out Temporary Plans for Cruise Launch
Passengers for the Norwegian Jewel cruise sailing April 16 out of Philadelphia will use the Clarion Hotel near Philadelphia International Airport to check in, since the new PhilaPort cruise terminal in Tinicum is still under construction, writes Lissa Poirot for Cruisehive. Guests will then be shuttled to and from the Clarion Hotel to the ship…
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Airport Just Outside of Bucks County Unaffected by TSA Staffing Shortages
While Philadelphia International Airport has had to temporarily close security checkpoints due to TSA staffing shortages, the Trenton-Mercer Airport has continued to operate as usual, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. TSA staffing shortages have persisted as a result of the current partial government shutdown, resulting in longer wait times for flyers. According to Sam Weiss, deputy director of communication for Mercer…
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Philadelphia International Airport Gets a New Look for 2026 Visitors
Philadelphia International Airport is gearing up for an expected surge in visitors this year with a $500 million upgrade that will include new restrooms and exit lanes, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The funding is coming from a $935 million capital-improvement agreement between Philadelphia’s Department of Aviation and airlines serving PHL, supported by…
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Here’s How TSA Shortages Are Playing Out at Philadelphia Airport
Passengers at Philadelphia International Airport are moving through security lines smoothly despite a month-old partial federal government shutdown that has caused TSA employee shortages, writes Briana Smith for 6abc. About 60,000 TSA employees nationwide are required to remain on the job but don’t get paid during the shutdown. Hundreds of TSA officers have quit since…
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