Travel
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Haverford Parking App Eases Frustration for Drivers Searching for a Spot
No more searching endlessly for a public parking space in Haverford Township. For downtown public parking, there’s now an app, writes Skip Desca for Government Technology. The app gives drivers real-time data on available parking spaces. It lists parking prices and even offers an option to reserve a space. The ParkMobile app replaces 20-year-old parking…
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Brandywine Valley Part of Most Scenic Road Trips to Take in Pennsylvania
Traveling through Pennsylvania can be truly breathtaking, thanks to the state’s diverse landscapes and rich history, according to a staff report from World Atlas. For those who are looking to go on a road trip that includes driving through areas with stunning vistas and plenty of other sightseeing spots, World Atlas has compiled a list…
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Hey Lucky Traveler, Wawa’s Bringing Its Stores to You
A Wawa “Travel Center” is coming, according to Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens. Gheysens announced Wawa’s new direction at a Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia’s 2023 Economic Outlook, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. You still won’t be able to sleep overnight at a Wawa but it will have a rest stop style that…
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Philadelphia Airport Bathrooms Catering to Various Needs for People and Pets
A multi-year project to renovate the restrooms at Philadelphia International Airport took another step forward Tuesday at a groundbreaking in Terminal A-East, starting Phase 5 of the renovations. Philadelphia airport bathrooms have been undergoing renovations since 2012, upgrading facilities some travelers have called “dingy,” writes Anana Perez Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nine-part restroom…
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American Airlines Restarts PHL Flagship Lounge Project
American Airlines was just about to start work on its Flagship Lounge, a dedicated business class lounge, for Philadelphia International Airport. Then COVID hit. Now that project is back on track, writes Gary Leff for View From the Wing. American already has Flagship lounges in Miami, Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles. A lounge at New…
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Unlimited Flying Pass at Frontier Airlines? It’s a Real Thing
Frontier Airlines, the second largest carrier at Philadelphia International Airport, is now offering a popular seasonal unlimited flight pass monthly, writes Bob Mook for the Denver Business Journal. The “Go Wild! All-You-Can-Fly” passes will be available starting in August. Passengers with the pass can access an unlimited number of flights during the 30-day period…
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Across US, Airline Demand Is Up, But Philly’s Still Down Nearly 30%
Philadelphia International Airport scheduled flights are down 28 percent in July compared to July 2019. It’s the second biggest decrease nationwide among the 30 largest airports, writes Emma Dooling and Ty West for Philadelphia Business Journal. Nationally, the number of scheduled flights at the 200 largest airports is down 10.5 percent from July 2019. Airport…
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Now Arriving: A Raccoon at PHL’s Baggage Claim Area
Passengers picking up their luggage at Philadelphia International Airport Tuesday got a bonus when a raccoon emerged from the baggage shoot, reports the 6abc digital staff and TaRhonda Thomas. A family in from Australia caught the action on video around 7:30 PM. Sara Higgins watched it all standing with her husband and three daughters. …
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American Airlines Bus Service Bypasses Security Lines at PHL
American Airlines buses will now allow travelers from Atlantic City or Lehigh Valley to clear security locally before they are shuttled to Philadelphia International, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. American Airlines is a major employer for PHL, operating out of five of the airport’s seven terminals. The bus service is provided in partnership…
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Flying Out of PHL This Summer? Expect Bigger Crowds
The Philadelphia International Airport is projecting a 12 percent increase in summer travel passengers, with more than 4 million expected to leave from the airport from June through August, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The airport is estimating an even split of passengers over the three months, with 1.31 million departing in June,…
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Pottstown Tree House Makes Statewide List of Unique Accommodations
The Philly Glamping Tree House — a one-of-a-kind overnight experience in Pottstown — has been named one of only eight unforgettable getaways in Pennsylvania. Ashley Adams included it in her wrap-up of unique accommodations across the commonwealth in The Keystone. The arboreal retreat in western Montgomery County is listed with other distinct properties that include:…
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American, Delta, Look to Rebuild Philly Hub After Pandemic Losses
Post-pandemic passenger traffic has been moving more slowly back to Philadelphia Airport hubs for Delta and American than other places, writes Ted Reed for Forbes. Fitch Ratings reports average airport recovery traffic at 92 percent at the end of 2022, but noted: “it was not an across-the-board success story.” “A slower return in hubbing activity…
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Penn State Great Valley Holds Global Immersion Trip to Europe
Penn State Great Valley’s Global Immersion course trip to Strasbourg, France, took a while to get off the ground — literally. The course was first offered in the spring of 2020, but, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the international travel component was canceled just three days before the class was set to leave the United States. Three…
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Here’s Some Helpful Tips to Get You Through Philly Airport This Summer
Summer 2022 was a bit of a challenge for travelers flying out of Philadelphia International Airport. Vacationers were met with flight cancellations, airport staff shortages, and long TSA lines, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Things will look better this summer, but delayed flights are now part of the summer travel landscape, according to…
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Man Walking from Washington D.C. Travels Though Bucks County on His Way to New York City
As he made his way from one major city to another, one man walked through Bucks County during his epic trek through the Northeast. Luke Mullins wrote about the trip for the Washingtonian. Neil King decided he was going to walk from Washington D.C. to New York City. As many local residents may know, Bucks…
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It’s a Pothole Nightmare in Delaware County, but Help Is Coming
PennDOT crews are out and about this week repairing potholes on 40 highways in Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties, reports Dan Stamm and Hannah Gross for NBC 10. “Crews will restrict travel lanes on these state highways to patch areas of deteriorating pavement,” PennDOT said in a news release. “Motorists are advised to…
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American Airlines Looks to Cut 3,700 PHL Summer Flights
American Airlines is cutting 3,729 flights from its summer schedule at Philadelphia International Airport, writes Holden Wilen and Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The cuts are in place from June through August, a reduction of about 10 percent. It got rid of 1,505 flights from the airport for June and 1,533 flights for July.…
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‘Beyond My Wildest Expectations’: WCU Dean Returns From Fulbright Program Experience in Vietnam
A well-respected researcher, scholar, chemist, and advocate for all things STEM, West Chester University Dean of the College of Sciences and Mathematics Radha Pyati had one item on her academic bucket list that she always wanted to pursue — a Fulbright. Yearning transformed into reality when Pyati received word from the U.S. Department of State…
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