While trying to get out of PHL during last weeks snowstorms I found that the monitors could not be relied on. On two occasions i went to a gate which was showing an ontime departure only to find the flight had been been canceled several hours ago. On the last occasion I had already booked a hotel room thinking I wasn't getting out only to have my hopes boosted then dashed.

In talking to the US gate agents I found out that there have been persistent problems with the city operated monitors at PHL and that no amount of complaining has been able to help get the monitors operating accurately.

For a world class international airport I think this is pretty pathetic. Any PHL based FT's want to share your experiences with the monitors?

I've never had any problems with the monitors at PHL, but since I'm local, I rely on the airline's website for info before I leave for the airport.

I'm hoping that you were being sarcastic when you used the words "world class international airport" and "PHL" in the same sentence without including, "Is the furthest thing in the world from...", in the middle.

I'm fairly certain the the F terminal was designed by an architect with a great love for Dante.

This is in no way a defense of PHL, but the F terminal is being renovated.

^^^ Exactly what I was thinking

Back on topic, I have never had a problem with the monitors. I have had problems with every part of that airport BUT the monitors and they have never let me down.

Like most Philly renovations this one feels like it's been ongoing forever now!

Occasionally I have had problems when there were delays on a flight. I've received delay notifications on the UA app and then gotten to the airport to see it listed as on-time. The UA Club staff has also told me that the city's boards can be unreliable. Although if the feed Is from the airline then I suppose its a UA problem.

As long as I can get accurate flight status on my phone, it doesn't really bother me.

I'll give PHL credit for having public transit to every terminal.