The Philadelphia Fire Department’s Engine 78 (E78) is the Aircraft Rescue Firefighting unit (ARFF) located at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). To ensure the safety of the airport and aircraft, the Engine 78 team is always ready to fight the flames, respond to medical emergencies, and educate the public about their mission.  

“The whole mission of Engine 78 is the protection of passengers and aircraft. That's our number one objective and we are FAA-mandated to be here,” says ARFF Chief Kamau Bright.  

American Airlines Customer Service Coordinator Thomas Doersam recently received the “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work” category of Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) Employee Recognition Program. This distinction acknowledges employees who create a positive guest experience through service and delivery while collaborating with other organizations.  

PHILADELPHIA – December 14, 2023 – Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) will launch twice daily nonstop service from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) in May of 2024. With the new service, Frontier will serve a total of 28 destinations from PHL. To celebrate, America’s Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $19.* 

Just in time for the holiday travel season, PHL passengers using Terminal F will have a new, healthy option for fresh smoothies and natural grab-and-go meals and snacks. On December 6, 2023, MarketPlace PHL held a ribbon cutting for Nashville’s popular all-natural juice bar and eatery, The Urban Juicer. The Urban Juicer is operated by SLA Worldwide.

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) projects almost 1,092,100 guests will pass through its terminals between December 21 and January 3— approximately 13.8 percent more than last year. If you are planning to fly during the holidays, make your checklist now. And like Santa, check your list twice.   

Here’s what guests need to know prior to arriving at PHL:   

CHPlanning Properties Liaison Lindsay Bodin recently received the “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work” category of Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) Employee Recognition Program. This distinction acknowledges employees who create a positive guest experience through service and delivery while collaborating with other organizations. 

PHL celebrates the Guest Experience (GX) unit’s PHL Volunteer Navigators program on International Volunteer Day by recognizing current volunteers. Over 80 volunteers answer all passenger questions, from what food options are available to what form of transportation to utilize. Travelers Aid International Program Manager Morgan McBrearty and program coordinators Benjamin Toledano and Owen Pazderak manage the PHL Volunteer Navigators program.  

LeBus Café barista Akam Islam recently received the “Impression Makers” award from Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) Employee Recognition Program. This award recognizes customer-facing employees who provide direct customer service to passengers.   

On November 14, the Department of Aviation celebrated America Recycles Day in Philadelphia International Airport's (PHL)Terminal B/C connector.

Tchotchkes, knickknacks, trinkets- no matter what we call our personal treasures, the one thing they have in common is how invaluable they are to their owners.