ARCHIVE: US guide to PHL (Philadelphia International Airport) (LUS)
Oct 20, 2011 | 6:05 am
#211
Join Date: Dec 2003
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This year, the new YQB (Quebec City) - PHL flights, operated by Air Wisconsin CRJs, have been because YQB doesn't have immigration preclearance in Canada, unlike most airports there. They have generally been arriving into gate A2 when I've noticed them. The outbound PHL-YQB flights seem to generally leave from F, so I assume the plane is towed somewhere after arriving in PHL.
Oct 20, 2011 | 6:56 am
#212
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If only there were a thread that answered alot of common questions about PHL -> http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/us-ai...a-airport.html
Oct 20, 2011 | 7:00 am
#213
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C has a security line for preferreds. But you can still use the line in D/E.
Oct 20, 2011 | 8:39 am
#214
Join Date: May 2001
Location: PHL
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I've had problems with TSA contractors who manage the lines in B & C respecting the F/Gold line. When it gets really jammed they just send you to the back of the line, I've even complained to US about it, but they don't have much control in the situation.
I feel like D is way overbuilt for the load it gets, so I usually just walk outside and go through there if B and C are packed.
I feel like D is way overbuilt for the load it gets, so I usually just walk outside and go through there if B and C are packed.
Oct 20, 2011 | 8:47 am
#215
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I merged this thread into the big PHL thread; there's a wealth of info here, no need to re-hash it all over again.
You may want to look in the Travel Safety/Security forum, probably this subforum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/pract...ty-issues-686/
I also moderate there, and there's a couple of TSO's who may be able to advise how to best address the situation.
I've had problems with TSA contractors who manage the lines in B & C respecting the F/Gold line. When it gets really jammed they just send you to the back of the line, I've even complained to US about it, but they don't have much control in the situation.
I feel like D is way overbuilt for the load it gets, so I usually just walk outside and go through there if B and C are packed.
I feel like D is way overbuilt for the load it gets, so I usually just walk outside and go through there if B and C are packed.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/pract...ty-issues-686/
I also moderate there, and there's a couple of TSO's who may be able to advise how to best address the situation.
Oct 20, 2011 | 8:52 am
#216
Join Date: Sep 2003
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The checked bag shouldn't be an issue, but I am nervous checking a bag through PHL (regardless of connection time). 99% of the time it should be fine. However, I am a former US PHL ramp agent. A lot of people are lazy and sometimes bags get handled poorly. There is a separate agent that meets the plane for transfer bags only, so with B & C so close (by tug), it shouldn't be an issue.
Oct 20, 2011 | 8:55 am
#217
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If only there were a thread that answered alot of common questions about PHL -> http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/us-ai...a-airport.html
Oct 20, 2011 | 1:11 pm
#218
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PHL
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Double-checking on Terminal F
Haven't been out of F in a while ... Am I to understand
Thanks
- still under construction
- no US club there
- if I have a little time to work tomorrow am before flight I should just go in through C, to club there, and shuttle over?
Thanks
Oct 20, 2011 | 2:00 pm
#219
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: North Carolina
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F club was open last week and terminal is under construction..
Jimbo
Jimbo
Oct 20, 2011 | 4:04 pm
#220
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PHL
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Nov 2, 2011 | 12:26 am
#221
Join Date: Nov 2004
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LAX
Nov 2, 2011 | 5:52 am
#222
Join Date: Dec 2009
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With good timing it could be accomplished in as little as 10 minutes.
Nov 2, 2011 | 8:48 am
#223
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On the few occasions that I have taken the shuttle, I've noticed that it is more about timing than anything else. The longest that it's ever taken me is about 15 minutes from the C gate transfer point. Add another 5 minutes for a slow walk from the club and you're probably only looking at 20 minutes tops.
With good timing it could be accomplished in as little as 10 minutes.
With good timing it could be accomplished in as little as 10 minutes.
Nov 2, 2011 | 8:52 am
#224
Join Date: Nov 2011
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I am flying Southwest but have a pass for USAirways Club. My flight leaves from E and the nearest open club is at B/C. How long is the walk from E to the club and do I need to go through security to get back and forth from the two?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Nov 2, 2011 | 8:55 am
#225
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 157
I was there Monday mid-morning and noticed more shuttles. They were stacked up at the drop-off points, both directions. BUT, this was past the early morning rush hour.