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American Airlines adds service from Philadelphia to Bentonville

Philadelphia International Airport will have an American Airlines flight to Bentonville, Arkansas starting September 4.

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Frontier Airlines launches non-stop service from Philly to five U.S. cities

Frontier Airlines launched non-stop service from Philadelphia International Airport to Las Vegas, Atlanta, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh-Durham and Pensacola. The airline celebrated the expansion with a series...

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American Airlines loses dog between San Francisco and Raleigh, dog winds up...

A dog supposed to be flying on an American Airlines flight from San Francisco to Raleigh wound up in Philadelphia, hundreds of miles from its owner.

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American Airlines adds service from Philly to Colorado ski resort

Travelers looking to plan a ski trip in Colorado this coming winter will have a new direct option from Philadelphia International Airport.

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Philly airport among worst in U.S. for summer flight delays

Philadelphia International Airport is among the worst airports in the United States for flight delays during the summer months, according to a new data analysis.

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Philly-area Liverpool fan flies to Madrid for Champions League final, without...

That Philly sports fans are among the most passionate in the world is not a secret. As it turns out, local sports fans' intense dedication extends to teams from other countries, too.

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American Airlines launches flight from Philly to 'Game of Thrones' filming...

American Airlines is offering direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Dubrovnik, Croatia, where HBO filmed large parts of its hit series 'Game of Thrones.'

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'Dirty sock smell' grounds American Airlines flight that departed...

An American Airlines flight headed to London from Philadelphia was diverted to Boston on Sunday night when an odor, described as a "dirty sock smell," caused several members of the flight crew to...

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American Airlines to offer nonstop flights between Philly and Morocco...

If you're one of the millions who's watched the 1942 film "Casablanca" and then suddenly felt a strong desire to travel to Morocco, you'll be able to — from Philadelphia — starting next June.

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Frontier Airlines to enter Newark Liberty International with $15 introductory...

Budget carrier Frontier Airlines will debut at Newark Liberty International Airport with 15 new non-stop flights, filling the void left by the looming departure of Southwest Airlines. Introductory...

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American Airlines to add direct flight from Philly to Montana

American Airlines will continue to expand its domestic offerings out of Philadelphia International Airport, adding non-stop service to Montana beginning in 2020.

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United, Spirit airlines add flights from Philly to D.C., San Juan

United Airlines and Spirit Airlines are both adding service out of Philadelphia International Airport in the first half of 2020. United will add four daily flights to Dulles Washington. Spirit will add...

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Spirit Airlines adding low-cost flights from Philly to Cancun

Budget carrier Spirit Airlines will expand service from Philadelphia International Airport early next year with the introduction of daily flights to Cancun. Flights to the Mexican destination will...

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Thanksgiving travel expected to be the heaviest since 2005, AAA says

More people are expected to be traveling this year than on a usual Thanksgiving weekend.

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Wintry mix in Philly delays flights, hinders road travel

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Philadelphia County that will remain in effect until 1 a.m.

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Cowboys got stuck in Philly after charter plane deemed 'not viable'

Philadelphia Eagles fans rejoiced on Sunday night after a 17-9 victory over the Dallas Cowboys put the team in control of the NFC East, a possibility that seemed remote only a month ago.

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Experts offer tips to help pregnant women traveling by air reduce risk of...

A new review published in the Journal of Travel Medicine recommends simple steps pregnant women can take to reduce their risk of blood clots caused by air travel. Blood clotting is a part of our...

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Frontier Airlines resuming commercial flights from Delaware

Frontier Airlines will return to Delaware's Wilmington-New Castle Airport in the spring, ending a five-year period during which the state lacked commercial airline service. 

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Philadelphia Airport among those screening passengers for coronavirus

Philadelphia airpot among those screening travelers for coronavirus

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Frontier Airlines adds new flights from Philly to L.A., Boston, Chicago

Budget carrier Frontier Airlines will soon debut flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles, Boston and Chicago, officials announced Wednesday.

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Philadelphia International Airport sets new annual passenger record

More than 33 million passengers traveled through Philadelphia International Airport in 2019, the highest mark in the airport's history.

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Flight to New Jersey diverted over complaints about coughing, sneezing passenger

A disruption on a United Airlines flight from Colorado to New Jersey caused officials to make an unscheduled stop in Denver. Passengers aboard the flight became unruly over the presence of another...

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Should you fly yet? Health experts walk through the decision process

Scientists offer tips for flying amid the coronavirus pandemic: Bring hand wipes, wear a mask and grab a window seat. They also recommend booking shorter, multiple flights. But if possible, they...

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Philadelphia International Airport can resume international flights starting...

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, international trips may continue at Philadelphia International Airport starting on Monday. The decision to resume transatlantic flights at...

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'Erratic' man disrupts Philly-bound flight from Orlando, authorities say

Philadelphia police have a man in custody after he allegedly disrupted American Airlines flight 2392 while en-route to Philadelphia International Airport from Orlando on Nov. 12, 2020.

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Fear of flying is a coronavirus-era conundrum

Airlines say passengers can travel with peace of mind, pointing to industry-funded studies that back their claims. They're also offering special holiday fares and touting mask mandates and enhanced...

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Jefferson Health opening COVID-19 testing center at Philadelphia...

Asymptomatic travelers departing on flights from Philadelphia International Airport will now be able to receive coronavirus testing as part of an initiative with Jefferson Health and Ambulnz. Travelers...

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Condé Nast Traveler ranks Philly among its top 2021 destinations

Condé Nast Traveler placed Philadelphia on its "2021 Gold List" of the best destinations in the world. Philly is ranked alongside St. Barts, Hawaii, Rome and the Amalfi Coast, among others.

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Frontier Airlines adds new routes from Philadelphia to 'outdoor' New England...

Frontier Airlines is adding two new routes from Philadelphia International Airport to keep up with travel demands. The airline will begin offering flights to Portland, Maine and Providence, Rhode...

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American Airlines to resume flights from Philly to 10 U.S. cities

American Airlines has set dates to resume flights from Philadelphia International Airport to 10 popular destinations across the United States, including Seattle, Martha's Vinyard and Memphis. As many...

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Leonardo Helicopters opens $80 million training facility in Northeast Philly

A new, $80 million helicopter training facility opened its doors in Northeast Philadelphia in order to meet the increasing demand for training services in North and South America.

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Philly travelers impacted by American Airlines flight cancelations

Philadelphia International Airport could see two American Airlines flight cancelations each day through the middle of July. The airline is cutting flights across the United States in response to labor...

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More than 400 flight delays at PHL airport amid holiday weekend

As holiday travel surged this weekend for the Fourth of July and the region was hit with rainy weather, the Philadelphia International Airport experienced several delays and cancelled flights.

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Frontier Airlines debuts cheap flights from Philly to two new New England cities

Frontier Airlines has launched nonstop service from Philadelphia International Airport to Providence, Rhode Island and Portland, Maine that will continue through the summer. Introductory fares for the...

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Prohibited items slowing down security lines at Philadelphia airport, TSA says

An influx of prohibited items, including ammunition and oversized liquids, are being confiscated at security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport. The Transportation Security...

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Man on flight out of Philadelphia duct taped to seat after allegedly groping...

A man on board a Miami-bound flight out of Philadelphia was arrested and charged on three counts of battery after he allegedly assaulted a male flight attendant and inappropriately touched two female...

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Spirit Airlines canceled more than 70% of its flights out of PHL last week

More than 70% of Spirit Airline flights out of Philadelphia International Airport were cancelled amid nation-wide cancellations that left thousands of people stranded at airports and scrambling for...

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PHL ranked among top airports for cheap international flights, but Newark and...

The Philadelphia International Airport ranked in the top 10 cheapest airports for international flights — but you're still better off flying out of JFK or Newark. Scott's Cheap Flights, a website that...

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American Airlines to resume flights from Philly to Worcester

American Airlines will resume service between Philadelphia International Airport and Worcester Regional Airport in central Massachusetts, the state's port authority announced. The flights will begin...

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Philly airport resumes nonstop flights to London as travel restrictions ease

The Philadelphia International Airport resumed four nonstop flights to the London Heathrow Airport this week as COVID-related travel restrictions have eased. British Airways previously suspended its...

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Travelers at Philly airport impacted by American Airlines flight cancellations

Travelers flying American Airlines flight to and from Philadelphia International Airport are feeling the nationwide impact of the carrier's canceled flights on Monday. At least 34 trips scheduled to...

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Spirit Airlines to launch seven new nonstop routes from Philadelphia...

Spirit Airlines will launch seven new nonstop routes from Philadelphia International Airport in 2022, adding daily service to New Orleans, Nashville and Houston in addition to Caribbean locations in...

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American Airlines to offer connecting bus service between Philly and...

American Airlines will begin offering buses as connecting flights to and from Philadelphia International Airport with both Lehigh Valley International Airport and Atlantic City International Airport....

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Computer failure delays flights nationwide, including dozens at Philly airport

All domestic flights in the United States, including those from Philadelphia International Airport, resumed Wednesday morning after the FAA halted most air travel due to computer problems overnight...

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Woman dragged off Philly-bound flight after altercations with passenger, police

Simone Bryna Kim, 24, of Killeen, Texas, was arrested at Miami International Airport on Tuesday after she allegedly got into a verbal altercation with a passenger on Frontier Airlines flight bound for...

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Bob Marley bag hidden on Philly-bound flight contained $400,000 worth of...

More than $400,000 worth of cocaine was seized from a passenger jet that arrived at Philadelphia International Airport from Montego Bay, Jamaica last Thursday, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officials...

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Flight grounded after leaving Philly due to fighting passengers

Two women were kicked off of a flight from Philly to Las Vegas after getting into a disruptive argument earlier this week. After their plane departed from Philadelphia International Airport at 10:30...

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American Airlines to offer nonstop flights from Philly to Nice, Naples and...

American Airlines will add three nonstop routes to Naples, Italy; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Nice, France for the first time out of Philadelphia International Airport. The flights will run seasonally...

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Frontier Airlines to offer nonstop flights from Philly to the Dominican Republic

Frontier Airlines continues to increase its flight offerings in Philadelphia as it has added nonstop flights to the Dominican Republic. Starting in December, three times per week, the airline will...

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Philly's airport ranks worst in customer satisfaction for third straight year

Philadelphia International Airport was ranked the worst large airport in North America for the third straight year by J.D. Power's annual traveler satisfaction survey. Although PHL's score improved...

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