Philadelphia air traffic controllers receive $0 paychecks amid government shutdown
Philadelphia International Airport air traffic controllers are working without pay as the government shutdown stretches into its fourth week.
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Philadelphia International Airport air traffic controllers are working without pay as the government shutdown stretches into its fourth week.
For the first time on Tuesday, air traffic controllers at Philadelphia International Airport saw zero-dollar paychecks as the government shutdown continues.
Tensions are growing at Philadelphia International Airport as air traffic controllers work without pay because of the government shutdown.
Two weeks into the government shutdown, and tensions are reaching new heights at airports across the country, including Philadelphia.
Callouts among TSA workers are surging as the workers deemed essential are asked to continue showing up despite not being paid. Labor leaders are pushing for a deal so workers can start collecting checks again. Jan Carabeo reports from Philadelphia International Airport, where things are running smoothly.
Nearly every airline and booking site now gives you the option to at checkout to add some kind of trip protection, while other sites sell larger insurance plans. In some cases, it might be worth it, but as one viewer learned, getting her refund wasn't as easy as she expected.
Philadelphia International's United Airlines Lounge is temporarily closed for health code violations, after a visit by city inspectors on Monday. Among some of the issues are flies in the bar area and men's room, and no hot water in the hand-washing sink. The lounge must close for at least 48 hours, fix the issues, pay a fee, and be reinspected before it can reopen. United says they are offering $25 vouchers for those who are unable to use their membership during the closure.
Some federal employees at Philadelphia International Airport are working without pay, while others are furloughed.
Some federal employees are working without pay at Philadelphia International Airport because of the government shutdown, and others have been furloughed. Liz Crawford reports from PHL.
City leaders and PHL executives gathered for a State of the Airport. The airport ranks last in customer satisfaction among large airports in North America. Officials promised to improve and modernize the passenger experience. The airport's brand also has a new look.
Philadelphia International Airport will be front and center as travelers fly into the city in 2026.
An American Airlines flight reported multiple bird strikes shortly after takeoff from Philadelphia International Airport Tuesday morning. American Airlines flight 2035 safely returned to the airport around 7:30 a.m. The airbus was headed to San Francisco International Airport. No injuries were reported. The FAA will investigate.
An American Airlines flight departing PHL landed back at the airport after striking multiple birds.
They always say it's odd how you park on a driveway and drive on a parkway. And for the most part, we don't run on runways — unless you were one of the hundreds of runners taking part in the PHL 5K at Philadelphia International Airport on Saturday. Runway 8 through Runway 26 were filled with joggers, Ross DiMattei reports.
An EMAS is made of special crushable material that slows down planes by collapsing under their weight, preventing serious accidents.
Mayor Cherelle Parker, alongside officials from the Federal Aviation Administration and the city's Department of Aviation, celebrated the completion of an Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) on runway 826 at Philadelphia International Airport.
An American Airlines flight from Philadelphia had an emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport due to reports of smoke from a customer's device.
In June, Philadelphia International Airport marked 85 years and Northeast Philadelphia Airport marked 80 years.
Visitors won't have to go to the Rocky steps to see a statue of the fictional fighter. Soon, there will be a Rocky statue just steps from your arriving flight. The city's art commission voted to install one of the original Rocky statues at Philadelphia International Airport. The city's Department of Aviation bought one of the three original Rocky statues created by artist A. Thomas Schomberg.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art steps will not be the only place in the city with a Rocky statue. Next is the Philadelphia International Airport.
The crash happened near the 8900 block of Bartram Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia.
Philly will be in the spotlight in 2026. Here's what's new and approved ahead of all of the big 2026 events.
Philly will be in the spotlight in 2026. Philadelphia International Airport is gearing up for the busy year ahead. Nikki DeMentri reports what’s new and approved ahead of all of the big 2026 events.
It was bananas at Philly International Airport. The Savannah Bananas. Members of the baseball squad brought a high-energy morning of entertainment and fan fun. The players met with fans, signed autographs and did some taste testing of the airport's best foods, bringing smiles to summer travelers. The Savannah Bananas will play at Citizens Bank Park on July 26 and 27 against the Texas Tailgaters.
Philadelphia police are mourning the loss of an officer who was assigned to Philadelphia International Airport. Commissioner Kevin Bethel announced the death in a social media post.
