
Travel
Explosive found in bag at Pennsylvania airport, man arrested
A man was arrested after an explosive was found in a bag checked onto a Florida-bound flight at an eastern Pennsylvania airport, federal authorities said.
2 years ago
Citywide specials and Harriett’s Bookshop star in Philly’s new tourism campaign
Leisure and business travel are expected to hit prepandemic levels by 2024.
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Philly entrepreneurs launch ‘Saltete,’ a new publishing platform for niche travel guides
Travelers get an interactive handbook that’s GPS-enabled, while writers get a place to monetize their work.
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The Philadelphia Zoo takes its show on the road again to entertain at airport
The shows are designed to remove some of the boredom involved with waiting for planes.
2 years ago
Hundreds of flights impacted at Philadelphia International Airport after FAA computer system failure
Passengers at PHL started to see the departure screens change to "delayed" and "canceled" around 7 a.m.
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U.S. will require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China
The increase in COVID cases across China follows the rollback of the nation's strict anti-virus controls.
2 years ago
Southwest cancels nearly 90 percent of Philadelphia flights as meltdown continues
"They don't even have enough planes to even fly the bags here," on Southwest passenger said.
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Southwest meltdown: Frustrations mount for stranded travelers in Philly, across country
Southwest, the world's largest low-cost airline, does not partner with other airlines, so passengers can not be rebooked on other flights, leaving people stranded.
2 years ago
Winter storm batters U.S. power, snarling Christmas travel
A battering winter storm has knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across the United States.
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Atlantic City delays choice of developer for airport site
The delay opens the door, or at least buys more time for, a competing proposal by a Philadelphia developer looking to create a water-intensive development.
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Take note of SEPTA’s schedule changes for Christmas and New Year’s
SEPTA routes will run on a holiday schedule from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day.
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Bonus Interview: Imani Perry Travels ‘South to America’
In her book, Imani Perry journeys south, below the Mason-Dixon, to explain the painful history of what she calls "the soul of a nation."
Air Date: November 5, 2022 8:00 am
Listen 49:14Delaware’s on-again, off-again relationship with commercial air travel is back on
Avelo Airlines is the latest to offer cheap flights to Florida from the Wilmington Airport. Previous carriers haven’t lasted very long before canceling flights.
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Philadelphia airport names international arrivals hall after Dr. Leon Sullivan
The name of the Philadelphia activist for advocated for Black entrepreneurialism and the anti-apartheid movement will greet international travelers coming to Philly.
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Philly tourism trailblazer gets Gayborhood street named after him
Jeff Guaracino is known as one of the forces behind the Philly tourism campaign “Get Your History Straight and Your Nightlife Gay.”
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