Travel
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Tour ‘N Travel in Ridley Is Checking Out After 54 Years
A marquee on MacDade Blvd. in Woodlyn tantalizes passers-by, promoting trips to the Caribbean, Hawaii, and Disney World. It belongs to Tour ‘N Travel in Ridley, an agency serving generations of vacationers for more than five decades, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. With so much travel handled online these days, Tour ‘N Travel…
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It Was the Hobo Life for This Delaware County Man
A Delaware County man lived a hobo lifestyle of train hopping in his younger years, but he never considered himself a hobo, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. “I guess I could be called a post-Beat Generation freight train rider. But hobo? No,” said the freelance home appliance repairman. “I didn’t go from town…
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The Wall Street Journal’s 10 Best Places to Visit in 2024
After looking at the “latest travel trends, notable openings, and immersive itineraries,” The Wall Street Journal is offering its list of the 10 Best Places to Visit in 2024, and it’s a treasure trove of ideas for those seeking to quench their wanderlust. Malaysia One of the highlighted destinations is Malaysia, where the Belmond Eastern…
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An In-Flight Moment With Villanova Crocheter Goes Viral on TikTok
Villanova crocheter Meegan Rubin kept a 5-month-old and the TikTok world entertained while on a flight to Mexico after she crocheted a hat for the baby, reports 6abc. The Levine family, from Hoboken, New Jersey, was sitting next to Rubin. The family was concerned about how baby Romey would behave on her first flight as…
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See How Philadelphia International Airport Ranked for On-Time Flights Last Year
On-time flights are a blessing for eager travelers who want to get to their destinations as soon as possible. Nationwide, some airports have a greater reputation than others for being on time, writes Jessica Puckett for Conde Nast Traveler. For those who frequent airports, Cirium, an air travel data firm, provides an annual list of…
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Alaska Airlines and United Airlines cancel flights at PHL after Boeing 737-Max 9 Grounding
The in-flight blowout of a door panel on an Alaska Airlines flight on Jan.5 has grounded all Boeing 737-Max 9 passenger aircraft at Philadelphia International Airport, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. In the Jan. 5 incident, part of the 737-Max 9 cabin detached from the plane during a flight from Portland, Oregon. The…
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Busiest Holiday Air Travel in the History of Aviation Predicted
If you don’t like crowds, you might not want to fly out of Philadelphia International Airport anytime after Dec. 21. The airport expects to see nearly 1.1 million travelers over 14 days of the holiday travel period starting Dec. 21 and lasting until Jan. 3, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Passenger levels are…
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It’s a Collection of Collections on Display Now at Philadelphia Airport
Philadelphia International Airport is currently featuring a wonderful collection of collections as part of its exhibition program, writes Harriet Baskas for Stuck at the Airport. Personal Collection – Private Obsessions showcases an assortment of private collections lent to the airport by residents from around the Philadelphia region as well as the airport’s employees. From now…
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Airport Has Its Busiest Thanksgiving Since Before the Pandemic
It was the Philadelphia International Airport’s busiest Thanksgiving since before the pandemic, with record-breaking travel numbers also seen nationwide this holiday. The airport saw 42,616 people travel through TSA checkpoints on Sunday, Nov. 26. That’s a 15 percent increase from the 37,118 that passed through after Thanksgiving 2022, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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PHL Program Lets Friends, Family Meet Passengers at the Gate
The Philadelphia International Airport has joined a growing list of airports nationwide that are allowing non-ticketed into its terminals, writes Daniel Terrill for Travel Awaits. A new policy implemented on Nov. 1 at the airport allows friends and family members to escort a passenger to or from their gate using a Wingmate Guest Pass. “We…
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Where’s Everybody Going? Philadelphia Airport Lists Top Holiday Flight Destinations
For people looking to escape for the Thanksgiving holiday, the top holiday flight destinations out of Philadelphia International Airport are Orlando, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. For the third year in a row, Philadelphia International Airport will see its busiest Thanksgiving travel since 2019. It’s expected there will be…
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TSA Is Stopping More Passengers With Guns at Philadelphia Airport
Given the understanding that terrorism, hijackings, and other acts of violence are bad for airplanes, it’s pretty well understood you don’t bring guns to the airport, particularly loaded ones. Yet TSA is reporting a surprising uptick in passengers with guns being stopped at Philadelphia International Airport’s security checkpoints, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Last…
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A Sure Thing? American Airlines Adds Philadelphia Flights for Super Bowl 58
Apparently, American Airlines, the dominant carrier for Philadelphia International Airport, has some inside info on who will be playing in Super Bowl 58 this February. The airline has added four more nonstop Super Bowl flights between Philadelphia International Airport and Las Vegas in anticipation of local fans wanting to see the game, writes Emma Dooling…
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9 Exotic Travel Destinations for the Wealthy: A Guide for the Affluent Jet-Setter
Travel is more than just a break from the daily grind. For the affluent, it’s an art form — a curated experience that transcends the ordinary. From private islands to Michelin-starred dining, luxury travel offers an escape into a world of unparalleled opulence. This post will not just scratch the surface; it will dive deep…
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Vision Zero Project to Reduce Traffic Deaths Expands into Delaware County
A Vision Zero project first developed in Philadelphia is being used to hopefully reduce Delaware County traffic deaths, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. At a recent project meeting with Chester residents, concerns were raised about drivers who were speeding, rolling through stop signs, demonstrating road rage, and more. Shirley Reed said she feels…
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Best Drivers in Pennsylvania Come From Delaware County. So Do Some of the Worst
A new study has found that Haverford Township has the best drivers in Pennsylvania, coming out first in a list of 10 communities in the state, according to the Tribune News Service appearing in the Daily Times. Unfortunately, right next door, Upper Darby ranked 7th out of 10 for worst drivers in the state. The…
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Wingmate Day Pass Gets Airport Guests Through Security So They Can Stay With Travelers
Now there’s a way for some guests to pass through Philadelphia Airport security to accompany travelers to their gate, wait for domestic passengers, or shop and eat in the airport. The airport is implementing a Wingmate Pass program starting Nov. 1, writes Brian Saunders for Philly Voice. Those who want the pass can apply online…
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PHL Still Ranks Low in Customer Satisfaction, But It’s Working on the Problem
Philadelphia International Airport is investing in infrastructure improvements that should help with customer satisfaction polling, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For the third year in a row, PHL has ranked the worst in customer satisfaction among 27 large airports across the nation. J.D. Power, a data analytics company, conducts an annual airport customer…
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