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Celebrate the holidays with PHL Food & Shops

Seasonal offerings and more arrive at PHL

PHILADELPHIA — Dec. 11, 2020 — It’s the most wonderful time of the year and PHL Food & Shops at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is celebrating the holidays with special perks and promotions.

With everything from fashion and beauty to tech and travel necessities, travelers and shoppers at PHL can find something for everyone this holiday season. PHL Food & Shops has 80-plus eateries and retailers that are currently operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition to finding the perfect gift for loved ones, passengers can take advantage of complimentary gift wrapping available through Friday, Dec. 27 (closed Christmas Day), in the B/C Connector for all purchases made at PHL. And, if a traveler’s gifts get unwrapped at the security checkpoint, they are able to take the gifts to the B/C Connector with their TSA assigned voucher and have them rewrapped in no time.

From now through Friday, Dec. 27, PHL Food & Shops is also offering passengers a free gift with purchase – a Philadelphia mug or choice of a whimsical nature notebook – which travelers can redeem at PHL Sports in the B/C Connector by presenting same-day receipts totaling $100 or more from PHL airport retailers.

“Even though the holidays may look a little different this year, our restaurants and shops are still spreading cheer and providing passengers with unique gifts and delectable bites during their travels,” said Mel Hannah, Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL.

For those looking to grab a bite on the go, OrderAtPHL.com  helps make mealtime a breeze this holiday season by allowing travelers to browse and pre-order meals, snacks and beverages. The on-demand resource reduces wait times and congregating in lines. Delivery is also an option – you can pre-order and get your meal delivered to your gate while you wait. Through the holidays, guests can enter the promo code PHILLY for $3 off delivery (one use per account).

For more information and for store openings, please visit PHLFoodandShops.com.

ABOUT MARKETPLACE PHL, LLC

MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is the private partner with the City of Philadelphia in the management of the food and retail programs throughout Philadelphia International Airport. The award-winning program offers more than 170 shops, restaurants and services. The MarketPlace PHL portfolio features local Philly favorites, as well as regional and national brands. MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is a partnership between MarketPlace Development, a Boston-based airport retail development firm, and LeJeune & Associates, a Philadelphia-based retail development, management and consulting firm. For more information, visit PHLFoodandShops.com.

EDITOR’S NOTE: A photo of the gift wrapping station in the B/C Connector is embedded in this release.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Meghan Beck
For MarketPlace PHL
267-932-8760, ext. 312
meghan@nullhornercom.com

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New Restaurants Now Open at Philadelphia International Airport

Passyunk Steaks, Tagliare Pizza and a new and improved Good2Go

location land at PHL

PHILADELPHIA — Nov. 30, 2020 — Travelers have even more dining options available at the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). PHL Food & Shops recently added several new merchants to expand its already impressive roster of more than 170 eateries, retail shops and services. These openings join the 80-plus eateries and retailers that are currently operating under restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

New additions to the PHL Food & Shops offering include:

Passyunk Steaks (Terminal B) – Passyunk Steaks provides passengers with a variety of Philly flavors by offering an array of cheesesteaks, burgers, chicken sandwiches and combos, if you’re looking for a meal on the go. Passyunk Steaks also offers breakfast options, which are a delicious take on its regular menu items that also pair with classic breakfast sides.

Tagliare Pizza (Terminal B) – Tagliare Pizza offers travelers traditional Italian pizza options at any time of the day. Tagliare’s menu ranges from a variety of breakfast Stromboli to delicious pizzas such as cheese, meat lovers, meatball, artichoke and ham and more, which are available in round and square slices and are perfect for pleasing any palate.

Good2Go (Terminal E) – For over 10 years, Good2Go has offered Philadelphia passengers affordable food during their travels. The newly renovated Good2Go is now offering menu items such as corned beef Reubens and specials, turkey club paninis, and Dietz & Watson hot dogs and sausages as well as gluten-free bread and vegan cream cheese in addition to its small bites, coffee and more.

“We’re excited to expand a longtime favorite at PHL, Good2Go, and welcome two new delectable eateries for passengers to enjoy,” said Mel Hannah, Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL. “Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a taste of Philly, Passyunk Steaks, Tagliare Pizza and Good2Go offer outstanding eats for every type of traveler.”

Passyunk Steaks and Tagliare Pizza are located at the top of Terminal B near the security checkpoint and are operated in partnership with M2 Concepts. Good2Go is located at the top of Terminal E near security and is operated in partnership with G2G PHL JV, LLC. The restaurants offer travelers more dining options and Philly favorites. They are the newest additions to the airport developer MarketPlace PHL’s award-winning portfolio at PHL.

For more information, menus, hours and openings, please visit PHLFoodandShops.com.

ABOUT MARKETPLACE PHL, LLC

MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is the private partner with the City of Philadelphia in the management of the food and retail programs throughout Philadelphia International Airport. The award-winning program offers more than 170 shops, restaurants and services. The MarketPlace PHL portfolio features local Philly favorites, as well as regional and national brands. MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is a partnership between MarketPlace Development, a Boston-based airport retail development firm, and LeJeune & Associates, a Philadelphia-based retail development, management and consulting firm. For more information, visit PHLfoodandshops.com.


EDITOR’S NOTE: Photos of the Tagliare Pizza, Passyunk Steaks and the newly renovated Good2Go storefronts are embedded in this release.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Meghan Beck
For MarketPlace PHL
267-932-8760, ext. 312
meghan@nullhornercom.com

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Logan now offers COVID-19 tests for passengers

XpresCheck has set up a modular facility inside Terminal E and can administer more than 400 tests a day.

By Christopher Muther Globe Staff,Updated November 23, 2020, 12:32 p.m.

People wait in line for XpresCheck COVID-19 testing at Logan International Airport on Monday. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff

As people return to airports for holiday travel in numbers not seen since the beginning of the pandemic, passengers now have the option of getting a COVID-19 test in the international arrivals area of Terminal E at Logan. Previously, testing at Logan was limited to airline employees.

According to XpresCheck, the company running the testing program, the modular facility constructed inside the terminal is located before TSA security checkpoints and contains seven separate testing rooms with the ability to administer more than 400 tests a day for passengers arriving and departing from all terminals. XpresCheck is offering three kinds of tests with prices varying by option: the Rapid Molecular COVID-19 test for $200, the Polymerase Chain Reaction test (PCR) for $75, or the Blood Antibody test for $75. A pairing of the Polymerase Chain Reaction test and the Blood Antibody test is available for $90.

Results for the rapid test are available within 20 minutes. Results for the Polymerase Chain Reaction and the Blood Antibody tests are ready within two to three days and are sent to travelers on the company’s secure Internet portal. XpresCheck accepts insurance for the individual PCR and Blood Antibody test; people who receive the rapid test may be able to submit their own insurance claim after their visit.

Danielle Smith, of Norton, stood in line with her 5-year-old daughter Hayden for 3 hours to get tested.

Walk-ins are welcome from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., but given the demand for COVID-19 tests across Massachusetts this week, appointments are recommended. Appointments can be made on the XpresCheck website at www.XpresCheck.com.

Experts have cautioned that a negative coronavirus test does not necessarily mean it’s safe to gather with others for Thanksgiving. And Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious diseases expert, said he’s worried that crowding at US airports from Thanksgiving travel could lead to a further surge in cases.

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Philadelphia International Airport is the First Airport to Launch Integrated Meal Delivery Service for Passengers

Grab@PHL now offers seamless delivery option powered by AtYourGate

PHILADELPHIA — Oct. 29, 2020 — PHL Food & Shops, the concessions program at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), is proud to be the first airport program in the U.S. to offer a new product collaboration between Grab and AtYourGate, two leading in-airport contactless food services.
Grab, the airport e-commerce platform that allows passengers and employees to order meals through a variety of digital channels has partnered with AtYourGate, the leading in-airport food delivery service. The Grab Airport app with delivery powered by AtYourGate aims to ease the airport concessions experience for travelers by offering contactless meal ordering and delivery capabilities right at their fingertips.

Passengers can download the app to their mobile device or visit at orderatphl.com. Travelers and airport employees can also scan various Grab QR codes placed throughout PHL for an even more effortless way to order food and get it delivered on the go. Participating merchants are searchable by food type and terminal, and orders can be delivered right to their gate, which enhances proper social distancing measures that ensure the health and well-being of travelers and employees. Experience the Grab Airport app, by clicking here.

“The Grab Airport app featuring delivery by AtYourGate, offers our travelers a contactless solution to ordering their favorite food right from their mobile devices,” said Mel Hannah, Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL. “The health and well-being of our passengers and employees is our top priority, and we’re excited to now offer delivery as an option. Simply find what you want, order, and relax while you wait for your flight.”

The current list of participating restaurants includes: Auntie Anne’s, Bar Symon, Bud & Marilyn’s, California Pizza Kitchen, Chickie’s & Pete’s (four locations), Dunkin’ (Concourse D & D/E Connector), Gachi, Geno’s Steaks, Jack Duggan’s, Jamba (two locations), Piattino Pizza, Smashburger (three locations), and Vino Volo. First-time users can enter the promo code RUSH to save 20% off their first order (max discount is $5.00). More merchants will be added to the program in the coming months, so stay tuned.

For more information about Grab and AtYourGate, visit getgrab.com and atyourgate.com. The Grab Airport app is available for download on iOS devices at the Apple App Store and for Android devices from the Google Play Store. Grab is offered at 60 airports worldwide and growing, and has a direct partnership with American Airlines, offering the added convenience of ordering through the American app. Grab will appear on the home screen if participating restaurants and retailers are available based on the traveler’s itinerary.

ABOUT MARKETPLACE PHL, LLC

MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is the private partner with the City of Philadelphia in the management of the food and retail programs throughout Philadelphia International Airport. The award-winning program offers more than 170 shops, restaurants and services. The MarketPlace PHL portfolio features local Philly favorites, as well as regional and national brands. MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is a partnership between MarketPlace Development, a Boston-based airport retail development firm, and LeJeune & Associates, a Philadelphia-based retail development, management and consulting firm. For more information, visit PHLfoodandshops.com.

EDITOR’S NOTE: A photo of a delivery person from AtYourGate collecting an order from Geno’s Steaks is embedded in this release.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Meghan Beck
For MarketPlace PHL
267-932-8760, ext. 312
meghan@nullhornercom.com

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XpresCheck opens COVID-19 testing facility at Boston Logan International

by Mark Lane mark@nullmoodiedavittreport.com Source: ©The Moodie Davitt Report 28 October 2020

USA. XpresSpa Group’s new XpresCheck COVID-19 testing facility is now open to Boston Logan International Airport employees and will be fully operational for passengers by mid-November.
Introduced via MarketPlace Logan –­ an affiliate of Boston-based New England Development and manager of the Boston Logan Concessions Program – the facility is located in the International Arrival area in Terminal E (pre-security), with seven separate testing rooms.

The new COVID-19 testing facility at Boston Logan International is the first from XpresCheck to open outside the New York metro area

It can administer more than 400 tests a day for passengers arriving and departing the airport within all terminals, as well as airport employees.
There are three COVID-19 testing options in the form of the rapid molecular COVID-19 test, the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, and a blood antibody test.

Airport employees and travellers can visit the XpresCheck facility via walk-in appointments or by advance booking. Prices range from US$75 for an individual PCR test or individual blood antibody test, to US$90 for both.

Inside an individual testing room, where users can choose from three different coronavirus tests

XpresCheck also accepts insurance for the individual PCR and blood antibody test. The entire testing process, including introductions, administering the test, and the clinical visit, takes up to about 20 minutes and results are provided on-site if having the rapid molecular COVID-19 test. Alternatively, results can be shared via XpresCheck’s secure patient portal.

MarketPlace Development President Paul McGinn said: “I am very excited about this new service that has opened in Terminal E. By expanding our preventative measures and adapting to new technology with the arrival of XpresCheck, we remain committed to ensuring the health and safety of our passengers and employees.”

Seven private rooms are provided for the COVID-19 tests through XpresCheck

He added: “Having easy access to a testing site at the airport will continue to provide a further sense of security for those who travel through Boston Logan now or in the future.”

XpresSpa Chief Executive Doug Satzman said: “We are thrilled to be opening XpresCheck today at Logan International Airport, which is our first testing facility outside of the New York metro area, and third to date.

“Our strategy remains focused on XpresCheck’s national expansion and we are in active discussions with other airports for further development of this highly relevant and timely concept. We anticipate announcing additional openings in the coming weeks.”