Operation Allies Refuge: More than 2,300 evacuees from Afghanistan have gone through PHL

The City of Brotherly Love has welcomed more than 2,300 evacuees from Afghanistan over the past several days, greeting them with medical services, food, and other essentials.

Over 500 Afghan refugees arrive at Philadelphia International Airport

Two planeloads of refugees who were rescued from an increasingly chaotic U.S.-led evacuation effort in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan landed at Philadelphia International Airport over the weekend.

200-300 Afghan refugees expected to arrive at Philadelphia International Airport, source says
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A spokesperson on Thursday said Philadelphia International Airport and Dulles International Airport in Virginia are the first two airports to welcome refugees. Officials will help the Afghan refugees find housing, medical care, and social services, according to the spokesperson.

Loaded, stolen handgun found in carry-on bag at Philadelphia International Airport, TSA says

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials said a local man was arrested Tuesday for trying to board a plane at Philadelphia International Airport with a loaded and stolen handgun inside his carry-on bag.

Stun gun, brass knuckles among items recently confiscated at Philadelphia International Airport

A traveler at Philadelphia International Airport was stopped on Tuesday after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents found three weapons inside her carry-on bag, the agency said. 

Spring break travel, Easter gatherings could spark 4th COVID wave, medical experts say

There may be cause for concern about a fourth COVID surge, as pre-pandemic level air travel and Easter holiday gatherings has health officials concerned some will bring home more than baggage on their flights back from spring break hot spots.

Brush fire burns near Philadelphia International Airport

A brush fire burned near the Philadelphia International Airport in Tinicum Township on Tuesday afternoon.

COVID-19 testing site opens at PHL for passengers

Jefferson Health, Ambulnz and Philadelphia International Airport announced a partnership to launch a COVID-19 testing program.

Many in Delaware Valley experience easiest Thanksgiving travel, due to COVID

The security line at Philadelphia International Airport Thanksgiving Eve is stress-free and short, with people who chose to stick to their Thanksgiving travel plans.

International travel is permitted from Philadelphia, but research before booking a trip

International flights have the green light from Philadelphia International Airport and there are outstanding dream destinations to be had dirt cheap. The challenge is many countries have not opened their borders to Americans.

Philadelphia International Airport prepares to move forward as air traffic grows

COVID-19 has impacted practically everything, especially when it comes to traveling. From trains to planes. Philadelphia International Airport was part of it. The airport suffered some of the economic downfall. The question is how does the airport move forward, now that air traffic is beginning to take off?

TSA finds loaded handgun in Philadelphia man's carry-on bag

Authorities at Philadelphia International Airport say a Philadelphia man was detained on Tuesday after a loaded handgun was found inside his carry-on bag at a TSA checkpoint.

Berks County man charged after TSA finds handgun, ammo in carry-on bag

The man, whose name has not been released, was flagged at a TSA checkpoint on June 16 after agents found a .357 caliber handgun with five loose bullets.