Leadership during crisis requires navigating challenges with courage and transparency. PHL CEO Chellie Cameron opened up about the surreal nature of directing a major airport during an unprecedented global crisis.

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PHL is proud of the commitment its partners have made to the Greater Philadelphia region. Over the last month, MarketPlace PHL and the PHL Food & Shops have donated more than 6,000 pounds of food to the Philabundance member network. Food is picked up from the Airport and taken directly to agencies to help those in need as quickly as possible. The recent donations have helped agencies in Chester, PA and Camden, NJ.

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is building a preliminary forecast of the upcoming summer and fall travel seasons in collaboration with its airport stakeholders. American Airlines, which comprises 70% of PHL’s traffic, released its network-wide schedule adjustments today in response to the new coronavirus global health crisis.

The Philadelphia International Airport family is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of longtime American Airlines flight attendant Paul Frishkorn. We share our sincerest sympathy with the American community during this difficult time and will continue supporting their efforts to ensure a clean and safe Airport environment.

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) CEO Chellie Cameron has been appointed as a Regional Advisor of the Airports Council International (ACI) World Governing Board (WBG). Cameron is one of only two North American advisors. The appointment took effect January 1.

On January 21, PHL implemented a 45-day pilot of biometric screening technologies at three international gates to help U.S. Customs and Border Protection process departing passengers. Biometric screening is designed to verify travelers' identities by cross-checking facial scans with photos already on file with the federal government. CBP also has been mandated by federal law to use biometric exit screenings for foreign nationals.

Northeast Philadelphia Airport originally opened in the 1930s as Northeast Airport – a grass field with no paved runways. During World War II, the U.S. Army Air Corps intended to develop the site as an airbase, but later abandoned the project. The property was turned over to the City of Philadelphia in 1944 and reopened as an airport in 1945. Today PNE, which occupies 1,150 acres in Northeast Philadelphia, has two fixed-base operators that provide fuel, major aircraft repair, hangar rental, aircraft rental and charter flight instruction and aircraft sales.