That means travelers can arrive at their local airport, clear security there, get on the bus, and be delivered airside in Philadelphia, skirting the longer security lines at the busier airport. Upon launching the Landline connections, American Airlines expressed its hope that it would soon be able to conduct these coach journeys inside security, or “airside,” in airport parlance.Ī year on, it’s finally won approval from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for airside, security-cleared bus journeys from Atlantic City and Lehigh Valley airports. The bus arrived at gate F8, where passengers could connect on to other American flights without needing to clear security. While their connections are guaranteed-and they’d be rebooked if traffic or security delays keep them from their next flight-the additional security hurdle has added time and uncertainty to the journey.Ī Landline bus operating AA6355 departing from a gate airside at the Atlantic City airport this morning. However, until now, Landline passengers have needed to clear security upon arrival at the Philadelphia airport. While they don’t have the glamour of air travel, coaches can be driven by staff with less training than pilots, can help airlines reduce carbon emissions to meet their environmental targets, and are time-competitive with flights on routes under 200 miles.
Passengers can park their cars, check into their flights, and check their bags at their local airport before being shuttled to PHL in a luxury motor coach.Īmerican Airlines launched the service after a pilot shortage forced it to ground around 100 regional jets and amid rising costs and mounting environmental worries that have made short-haul connections less viable for airlines. Last summer, the airline collaborated with ground transportation company Landline to introduce bus “flights” that connect its Philadelphia hub to three smaller regional airports-Atlantic City, Lehigh Valley (also known as Allentown-Bethlehem), and Lancaster (LNS). Photo: Courtesy of Landline / American Airlines
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