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Here Are the Most Popular Destinations for People Flying Out of Philadelphia
Not surprisingly, the largest number of flights out of Philadelphia International Airport in 2023 were heading to Orlando, Florida, home of Disney World and Universal Studios Florida, writes Todd Romero, data reporter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Data from Cirium shows that 6,174 flights took off from PHL for Orlando International Airport in 2023. That’s…
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Soon Even More American Airlines Passengers Can Skip Security at PHL
American Airlines is expanding its bus program which means even more passengers will be able to skip the security lines at Philadelphia International Airport, writes Ariana Perz-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. American Airlines travelers flying out of PHL who purchase a special ticket can start clearing security Aug. 6 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport and Oct.…
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Local Brazilian Expats Offer Travel Tips for Eagles Fans Planning to Head to São Paulo for Season Opener
Many Philadelphia Eagles fans are getting ready to follow the Birds to São Paulo this fall for the season opener against the Green Bay Packers, and local Brazilian expats were happy to share their insider travel tips with them, writes Regan Stephens for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The first important detail is that the game is…
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American Airlines Announces a Busy Summer Schedule at PHL
American Airlines is planning for its “strongest” summer schedule at PHL since pre-COVID 2019, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The airline is adding three nonstop daily international routes from Philadelphia International Airport in the next two months through October. A route to Nice, France just started. Flights to Naples, Italy and Copenhagen, Denmark…
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Chadds Ford Resident Named Pilot of the Year for Flying Patients in Need
Chadds Ford resident Rob Newman, 73, has been named Pilot of the Year for his work in transporting patients in need through Angel Flight, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Angel Flight is a nonprofit run by volunteer pilots who fly medical patients to their destinations for treatment, free of charge. Everything is…
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Pocono Palace, Once One of the Favorite Honeymoon Spots in Pennsylvania, To Close Its Doors in May
Pocono Palace in East Stroudsburg, best known for its plastic hot tubs shaped like a champagne glass, will be closing its doors for good on May 2, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The hotel was once synonymous with newlywed bliss in both the Philadelphia and New York City regions. It was founded by…
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Philadelphia is the Best Place To Live in Pennsylvania, According to Local Real Estate Experts
Pennsylvania offers something for everyone. With its strong economy, rich history, low taxes, lush landscapes, and bustling cities, the state continues to be a popular one for newcomers, writes Dobrina Zhekova for Travel + Leisure. A group of local real estate experts ranked the top nine best places to live in Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia is…
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Proposed Budget Shows a Bigger and Better Philadelphia Airport
A $556 million 2025 budget proposal from the Philadelphia International Airport to Philadelphia City Council presents a bigger and better Philadelphia airport, focusing on expanding international destinations, infrastructure upgrades and cargo development. The proposed budget is about $11 million more than fiscal 2024, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here are some budget highlights:…
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Chester County Route Ranks Among 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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American and Frontier Airlines Add New Destinations From Philadelphia
American Airlines, the largest carrier at Philadelphia International Airport, is growing its domestic routes this summer as it works to raise its passenger numbers back to pre-pandemic levels at PHL, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. It also sees an “incredible opportunity” to grow its presence with Philadelphia’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary,…
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Avelo Airlines Continues to Offer Local Travelers Low-Cost Flights from Wilmington Airport
Since it started flying out of Wilmington Airport a year ago, Avelo Airlines has been offering low-cost flights to travelers throughout the region, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over the last 12 months, the airline has flown almost 286,000 local travelers, many of them from Chester County, on 2,100 flights. “We are looking…
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Philadelphia Airport Set a 2023 Record for TSA Gun Seizures
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 checkpoints, writes Christopher Dornblaser for The Morning Call. The TSA caught 45 guns at the Philadelphia Airport in 2023, up one from 44 uncovered in 2022. In Pennsylvania 2023 saw…
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The Wall Street Journal’s 10 Best Places to Visit in 2024
After looking at the “latest travel trends, notable openings, and immersive itineraries,” The Wall Street Journal is offering its list of the 10 Best Places to Visit in 2024, and it’s a treasure trove of ideas for those seeking to quench their wanderlust. Malaysia One of the highlighted destinations is Malaysia, where the Belmond Eastern…
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Kennett Area Resident Takes Trip of a Lifetime to Nepal for Good Cause
Jim Perkins, a 58-year-old Kennett Square area resident, took a trip to Nepal last year for a good cause, writes Richard Gaw for the Chester County Press. When he heard his company, Computershare, was sponsoring a trip for 25 of its employees to raise funds for the World Youth International School in the Gokarna region…
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Busiest Holiday Air Travel in the History of Aviation Predicted
If you don’t like crowds, you might not want to fly out of Philadelphia International Airport anytime after Dec. 21. The airport expects to see nearly 1.1 million travelers over 14 days of the holiday travel period starting Dec. 21 and lasting until Jan. 3, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Passenger levels are…
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This Chester County Town Among 12 Most Quaint Small Towns in the Mid-Atlantic
Chadds Ford is one of the most quaint small towns in the Mid-Atlantic, according to a recently released list by World Atlas. With 3,900 inhabitants, Chadds Ford has an artistic legacy that beats most Mid-Atlantic cities. The town is home to the Brandywine River Museum of Art, dedicated to regional and American works. It is…
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Take Amazing Pictures at These Instagram-Worthy Spots in Chester County
Philadelphia’s countryside is filled with amazing, Instagram-worthy spots where you can take amazing pictures, including several stunning locations right here in Chester County, according to a staff report from the Outlook Traveller. Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square offers 1,000 acres filled with seasonal greens, a conservatory, and many picturesque spots, such as Peirce’s Woods and…
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Local Travelers Have More Direct Flying Options After Avelo Airlines Adds More Nonstop Flights
Local travelers now have even more direct flying options after Avelo Airlines took flight last week at the Greater Philadelphia / Delaware Valley’s Wilmington Airport with nonstop flights to Puerto Rico, according to a staff report from Delaware Black. The airline offers exclusive nonstop service to Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto…
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