Tag: TSA

A businessman is frisked by airport security.Travel

Philadelphia Airport Set a Record for TSA Gun Seizures Last Year

TSA gun seizures at airports were up in 2023 all across the nation.

Philadelphia International Airport saw a record number of guns stopped at TSA…

On-time flights are key to an airport's success. Here, an American Airlines aircraft parks at Philadelphia International Airport.Travel

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…

A gun confiscated from a Florida man at the Philadelphia Airport last Monday.Travel

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…

A demonstration of the facial biometric scanner at one of the gates at Philadelphia International AirportTravel

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…

Summer tips may make it easier to travel from Philadelphia Airport in 2023Travel

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…

A demonstration of the facial biometric scanner at one of the gates at Philadelphia International AirportTravel

25 Philly Airport Gates Upgrading With Facial Scanners

Twenty-five gates at Philadelphia International Airport will soon have facial scanners installed, a new security feature for international passengers, writes Brian Saunders for Philly…

Gun and bullets concealed in a hollowed out bar of soap.Travel

‘No Soap’ Says TSA to Chester Traveler’s Concealed Gun Story

A Chester man tried to bring a gun and bullets onto a plane “artfully” taped and wrapped in an Ace bandage hidden in a hollowed…

A crowd waits in line at the Philadelphia International AirportTravel

Philadelphia Airport Travelers Feeling Impact of Staffing Shortages

Air travelers at Philadelphia International Airport are noticing longer lines as staffing shortages continue to plague airlines and TSA officials, reports Katie Katro for 6abc…

American Airlines airplanes parked at the Philadelphia International Airport.Travel

American Airline Update: Flight Schedule Impact at Philadelphia Airport

An average of two flights a day are being canceled by American Airlines out of Philadelphia International Airport, reports Howard Monroe for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com…

TSA agents check passenger luggage at Philadelphia International AirportTransportation

TSA Agents at Airports Worry They Face Higher Risk of Contracting COVID-19

LaShanda Palmer, 45, is anxious as she reviews documents, inspects luggage and pats down passengers at the Philadelphia International Airport, writes Ceylan Yeginsu for The…

Commerce

Savvy Business Traveler Reveals Ways to Make Your Philadelphia Airport Experience Easier

Gene Marks, a business owner who’s a frequent flyer, offers some inside knowledge of Philadelphia International Airport for  phillymag.com.

Fly American: They have…

Commerce

Washington Post: Expect Average Wait of 13.3 Minutes in Philadelphia Airport Security Line

If you’re going to fly out of Philadelphia International Airport, head over on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Sunday from 10 to 11 p.m…

Government & Politics

TSA Officer from Boothwyn on Free Lunch for Unpaid Airport Workers: ‘The Support Has Been Amazing’

TSA workers who are doing their jobs at Philadelphia International Airport without pay due to the government shutdown were recently treated to a free lunch…