With graduations coming up for the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Drexel University and learning institutions all over the Philadelphia area, students are making their plans to travel home or on vacation, gearing up for a warm and leisurely summer break. For many of our students, this includes departing on flights from Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), Philadelphia Airport (PHL) or JFK Airport (JFK).
If you are one of those students with plans to “skip out’ for the summer on a flight to unknown destinations, the last things you want to do (after working your butt off all year with your studies) is to subject yourself to hassles and aggravation at the airport. While we can’t eliminate every single inconvenience from the flying process, we can still offer some valuable tips and information that will help you get prepared and ensure the smoothest possible sailing out of the Philadelphia area airports.
Being prepared when heading to Philadelphia area airports will take a great deal of hassle and inconvenience out of your travel experience. Knowing what to expect will speed up your check-in process and make the overall process go far more smoothly. The following provides some general information about the airports and will assist with some of those all-important preparations.
Newark Liberty international Airport (EWR) has 3 major terminals. A complete airport map is available at the Newark Liberty International Airport website.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) consists of 7 terminals. A complete airport map is available at the Philadelphia International Airport website.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) consists of 8 terminals. A complete airport map is available at the John F. Kennedy International Airport website.
To save time and hassles at airport security checkpoints, make sure to be prepared by familiarizing yourself with the airport’s security measures before you travel. Here are some of the details to keep in mind:
What items are allowed or prohibited on flights?
Liquids, aerosols and gels for carry-ons are permitted in limited quantities, (one bag allowed in order to limit total volume.) Place any non-essential liquids in checked luggage for faster check-in.
Place these items into one bag and X-ray them separately from the carry-on bag for faster security checking.
Loose (spare) Lithium batters are not permitted in checked baggage, (only those batteries properly inserted into portable devices.) Certain types of Lithium batteries are permitted in carry-on luggage, such as those used in cell phones or laptops, provided that steps have been taken to cover battery terminals.
Other items regulated by security procedures and limits include:
For details about these regulated items, check the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website.
For more information about fees, maps, schedules and additional airport specifics, contact the airport from which you’ll be traveling:
Newark Liberty international Airport (EWR)
Phone: 973.961.6000 | Website: www.panynj.gov/airports/newark-liberty.html
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Phone: 215.937.6937 | Website: www.phl.org
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Phone: 718.244.4444 | Website: www.panynj.gov/airports/jfk.html
Traffic in and around the airports can get really congested, as you may already know – particularly during rush hour times and on weekends. If the frustration of navigating busy thoroughfares, in addition to airport check-in and boarding, sounds less than inviting to you after a year of classrooms, studying, schedules and deadlines, consider hiring a Philadelphia area airport transportation service to take some of the pressure off your travel experience, so you can step away from it all and start your vacation before you even board your flight!
Hired drivers have a great deal of experience and familiarity with area roadways and travel routes, and airport transportation services have become surprisingly affordable in recent years — definitely worth looking into! Simply request a quick, no-obligation rate quote online and see how easy it can be to get to the airport… and on to a great summer in no time!
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