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Frenchman Pleads Guilty To Impersonating His Way Into US Air Cockpit at PHL

When 61-year-old Phillippe Jeannard boarded the plane, he wore a white Air France shirt and black leather jacket with epaulets on the shoulders. He had just arrived in Philadelphia from France on another flight.

2013/05/08

Formal Charge In Alleged Philadelphia Pilot Impersonation

A French man has been formally charged with fraudulently gaining access to the cockpit of a plane at Philadelphia International Airport by impersonating an employee of another airline.

2013/04/23

(Kenneth Smith Jr., outside the federal courthouse in Philadelphia last September. Credit: CBS3)

Phila. Man Gets 15 Months For Fake Report of Explosives Aboard US Air Jet

Kenneth Smith Jr. admitted he made the hoax call, the culmination of a feud involving a woman.

2013/04/22

US Airways-American Merger Could Be A Big Deal For Philly Travelers

The chief of Philadelphia International Airport says the benefits to local flyers from the pending merger of US Airways and American airlines are huge including the potential of more international flights.

2013/04/14

3 On Your Side: Virgin America Best Airline, United Worst

3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan breaks down the numbers.

2013/04/08

Police: Pilot Impersonator Found In Cockpit At Philadelphia International Airport

Authorities arrested a man they say impersonated a pilot aboard a flight out of Philadelphia International Airport.

2013/03/22

(credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

3 On Your Side: What To Expect in American-US Airways Merger

3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, this Valentine’s Day marriage may not be a sweetheart deal for travelers.

2013/02/14

3 On Your Side: US Airways – American Airlines Merger

American Airlines and US Airways formally announced Thursday that they have agreed to merge in a deal worth $11 billion.

2013/02/14

Sources: American Airlines And US Airways To Merge And Create World’s Biggest Airline

The boards of both companies approved the merger late Wednesday, according to three people close to the situation.

2013/02/13

US Airways Philly Airport Lease Extended Two Years

US Airways and the city of Philadelphia have announced a two-year lease extension for Philadelphia International Airport that will allow for $734 million in improvements at the airport.

2013/01/22

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US Airways Waives Change Fee For Customers Affected By Winter Weather

The affected airports are in Canada, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.

2012/12/26

(Jet Blue says it will be using Embraer 190 regional jets between Boston and Philadelphia. Photo provided)

Jet Blue To Begin Low-Cost PHL-to-Boston Airline Service in May

Philadelphia airport chief Mark Gale says he’s pursued Jet Blue — which gets high marks for price and service — for years.

2012/12/13

MANNA Executive Chef Keith Lucas in kitchen prepping client meals. (Credit: Steve Tawa)

MANNA ‘Pie In The Sky’ Fundraiser Going On Now

If you are serving pies for dessert this Thanksgiving, why not get one from MANNA, the organization that helps feed area people with life-threatening illnesses?

2012/11/09