Philadelphia Airport Surprise! …So Far So Good – And Should “Air” Be Free?
I’ve been to the airport twice during this holiday period, and much to the surprise of this constant critic, things seemed to be moving nicely. And there was one shocker: while picking up arriving passengers, the luggage ( in this case on Southwest Airlines) arrived at baggage claim before the passengers. I can add to that another change from recent visits: a clean bathroom, at least one .
Even the Parking Authority cashiers seemed happy, which is a surprise because few will actually look you in the eye.
All I can say is thank goodness we have the Philadelphia Police Department at the airport. For the most part, the officers are firm but courteous, and believe me, keeping things smooth during the holiday rush can be a thankless job.
Do you think this new efficiency at the airport is good luck, a high level of professionalism, or an understanding by airport brass that a new Mayor will soon take office?
Whatever the reason, it is nice to see a sense of order and not chaos at our big airport.
Another travel note: Have you noticed the disparity in gasoline prices from one gas station to another? What’s up with this? I know gasoline is cheaper in New Jersey because of the tax structure, but such a wide gap in Pennsylvania neighborhoods is questionable.
Final travel note: The three state legislatures in our region should ban service stations from charging for air to pump up your tires. Proper tire pressure is critical during the winter, and service stations should have free air pumps. They are “service stations.” If you’re out of change, you’re out of luck, and that could be dangerous.
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I WILL TEST THE AIRPORT TODAY WHEN I TAKE MYNSON AND HIS FAMILY TO FLY BACK TO TAMPA
Well, Larry, disparity in prices at various gas stations is actually a good thing, for several reasons. First it shows that the BOCs (Big Oil Companies) are liars when they say that they have o say or have any control on prices. The BOCs claim “the market” dictiates the price. OK, so is it the NYMEX (the Market) or the local fuel shopper (that’s YOU, Larry) who determines the price? In any even they got us coming and going Larry. So, shop around Larry, for the cheapest gas price, its called “competiton”. Oh, and remmeber the gas wars of years ago? Not too many any more because the Exxon stations caddy-corner to the Mobil stations are now one and the same, one is closed and ya gotta pony up to the remaining Exxon-Mobil station, Larry. Oh, and with 400% profits rises the last four years, when the BOCs get only a 300% profit increase this year, they will cry-baby whine and say their profits are “down” 25%!
Larry,
The Gulf station at 2201 Spring Garden Street has free air, the only one I know.
Larry,
Part of the variation in gas prices is a result of what a particular station makes money on. For example, the Gulf station I mentioned mainly makes money on tires and batteries, state inspections and repairs, and not on gasoline, which is high at that particular station. Other stations make their money on their convenience store. It is peculiar that NJ is so much cheaper, when by law they are required to pump the gas for you. Oregon is the only other state that requires that, probably an employment boosting idea.