PHL Completes EMAS on Runway 8-26

On June 12, the Department of Aviation completed the city’s first Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) on Runway 8-26 at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). EMAS is a safety feature installed at the end of runways to stop overrunning aircraft. The project falls under the Airports Capital Development Program and aims to bring the Runway Safety Area (RSA) to compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards.  

AMERICAN AIRLINES TAKES FLIGHT FROM PHL TO BUDAPEST AND PRAGUE NEXT SUMMER

  • American strengthens its transatlantic gateway with two new European destinations from PHL
  • The airline becomes the only airline to offer nonstop service to Budapest from the U.S.
  • With 20 daily flights to 19 transatlantic destinations in summer 2026, American continues to provide customers with more destinations in Europe and the Middle East than any other airline at PHL
  • This week, the airline debuts new premium aircraft to PHL on flights to London (LHR)

 

PHL Caring Support - Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) Officer Mark Tymes

Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) Officer Mark Tymes is a people person, always ready to help. After assisting a passenger find her phone, he received the “Caring Support” award from Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) Employee Recognition Program. This award recognizes individuals who prioritize passenger safety through exceptional commitment to service.  

American Airlines Launching New Service between PHL and Trenton-Mercer Airport

American Airlines, in partnership with Landline, will launch a new route connecting Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) on September 22, 2025. The route will operate three times daily on Landline’s luxury motorcoaches, providing passengers with a seamless and convenient connection to American Airlines’ global network.

This new route expands Landline’s existing service from PHL to the following regional airports:

· Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)

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