Is it just me? Or is the Philadelphia International Airport just not up to par? I recently took a little trip to Houston. It was fabulous!!! But I’m not here to discuss that. I want to address PHL International!
Now, it is certainly not the worst airport I’ve visited; but, it is definitely in need of some serious improvement. PHL officials, if you are out there, please listen. I have some recommendations. Let me help.
First, I was looking to charge my iPhone before my 3 hour flight to Houston. I couldn’t find a free outlet anywhere! I was ducking and weaving between people and chairs!! And then finally, jackpot!! I found one! But…
Exhibit A
In this day and age, it’s imperative to airports to provide an ample amount of chargers for the plethora of devices that travelers carry for work and entertainment. (Particularly, because many airlines have eliminated entertainment.) No one should have to fight to charge their phone. And more importantly, outlets like these should not exist ANYWHERE! It’s just not safe.
Next, these nifty electronic exit doors are new! I must admit that they look pretty high tech and cool. However…
Exhibit B
What purpose do they serve? Seriously, they are EXIT doors. Why are they so complicated? They may look simple, but they are not. They have a tendency to freeze for obnoxious amounts of time based on the flow of the traffic. I know I’m not the only one who has experienced this. I’ve gotten stuck in front of these glass doors numerous times.
Next…
Yesssss!!! PHL has stepped into the 21st century by providing wireless internet access around the airport. But…
Exhibit C
Have you ever attempted to connect??? It doesn’t work!!! You can’t access the internet. (At least, not from the 3 locations that I tried.) Now that is preposterous. If I can get wireless access on a $12/ticket bolt bus ride, you would think I could get the same at the airport, where fares have skyrocketed!
There are many other ways that PHL could be improved. And I could complain about them. But guess what folks!?! That’s not my style. So I’m going to tell you some things about the Philly airport that I absolutely love. Those things include …
Chickies & Pete’s: for a relaxing drink before a long plain ride, their famous clam chowder, and when I’m feeling greedy a Chicken Cheesesteak… mmmm.
Friendly Staff: I have been very lucky at PHL and I always seem to run into the nicest most helpful airport employees. When I’m late, they do their best to help. When I have a question, they typically have a solid answer (with a smile) and so on.
And last but not least I LOVE the…
Flights!!! Lol. Even when I am delayed (which is all too often) PHL gets me OUT OF PHILLY, when I’m in need of a break. I am forever grateful for that.
As I mentioned, my most recent trip was to Houston. I went to go see the lady below, my bff since 3rd grade, LAUREN. We were celebrating her Graduation/ Birthday/ Future Mother’s Day. Houston is just splendid!
But I digress… back to the real topic at hand which is PHL! I want to hear from readers. What do you think about Philadelphia International Airport? Leave your comments here; and, please keep them clean 
