{"id":10980,"date":"2023-10-24T10:27:13","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T10:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelcentre.us\/blog\/?p=10980"},"modified":"2023-10-24T11:59:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T11:59:49","slug":"philadelphia-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcentre.us\/blog\/philadelphia-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"Philadelphia Airport: The Latest Airport Allowing Non-Travelers to Escort Passengers to the Gate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Philadelphia Airport is rolling out the PHL Wingmate Guest Pass to let non-travelers walk friends &amp; family to their gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Pittsburgh International Airport became the first to introduce a similar program back in 2017. However, it was suspended sometime later. In 2019, Tampa International Airport also introduced an &#8220;All Access program&#8221; for non-travelers, but was suspended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Last month, Orlando International Airport launched a program that allowed a visitor pass to non-travelers. Other airports in Seattle and New Orleans also operate post-security programs for non-ticketed passengers. Therefore, you can expect a string of airports to introduce similar programs in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">According to Philadelphia Airport, The new PHL Wingman Guest Pass, which will launch on November 1st, allows non-travelers without a boarding pass to access Philadelphia Airport&#8217;s post-security terminals. The free program will be available daily from 6 AM to 10 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">\u201c<em>We receive many inquiries from friends and family members looking to escort a passenger to or from their gate<\/em>,\u201d Megan O\u2019Connell, the airport\u2019s director of marketing and branding, said in a statement. \u201c<em>The Wingmate Guest Pass will help loved ones spend more time with their family members before take-off or create a memorable arrival experience.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">If you wish to access the program, you must apply online seven days before you want to visit. Once your request is approved, you will receive a digital Wingmate Pass via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">People who apply in advance will receive an email with their application status after 12 a.m. on the day they want to visit, while those who apply for same-day entrance will receive an email within 15 minutes with that status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Do you think other airports should follow Philadelphia Airport&#8217;s program, or will it increase difficulty in evaluating passenger\/non-passenger volumes at security checkpoints?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Philadelphia Airport is rolling out the PHL Wingmate Guest Pass to let non-travelers walk friends &amp; family to their gate. 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