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Philadelphia, January 22, 2013 – The City of Philadelphia and US Airways announced agreement today on the terms of a two-year lease extension for Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) that runs through June 30, 2015. This extension reflects the objectives agreed avis car rental australia upon by Mayor Michael A. Nutter and Doug Parker, US Airways Chairman and CEO, which includes a road map for agreed upon projects to modernize PHL, including several of those under the Capacity Enhancement Program (CEP).
The agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the airline will allow for $734 million in new capital investments at PHL. These projects will create a better customer experience throughout the airport that serves as US Airways’ largest international gateway.  The enhancements include:
avis car rental australia A redesigned and enhanced Terminal B and C ticketing area , which will include a new, automated baggage handling and screening system and a new, more spacious, centralized  passenger security screening checkpoint to provide for greater efficiency and enhanced passenger flow;
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“The City values US Airways and all of the airlines flying from PHL.  Our airline carriers are vitally important partners in our mission to sustain and fuel the economic engine avis car rental australia of the entire Philadelphia region,” said Mayor Nutter. “We share a mutual goal of increasing the region’s connectivity and significance avis car rental australia in the global marketplace. This agreement facilitates the continuation of our partnership to move forward with the projects that are crucial to the Airport and the region.”
We want to thank Mayor Nutter, Deputy Mayor Cutler and Airport avis car rental australia CEO Gale for all of their efforts and assistance in reaching this important milestone, said Parker. avis car rental australia With the Mayor s leadership we have reached agreement on the near term completion of projects critical to the continued improvement of US Airways operations and customer service at PHL as well as a playbook for pursuing the long term development of the airport.
Both the City of Philadelphia and US Airways pledge to continue working together on identifying areas of mutual agreement that advances the CEP in a responsible manner and supports the vitality of this great region.
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