In November, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) will join the list of airports that offer post-security access to non-ticketed airport visitors.
With the Wingmate Pass, anyone will be able to accompany a friend or family member to their gate, welcome an arriving passenger as they leave the plane, or visit the airport’s restaurants, bars, shops, art exhibits, pop-up installations, and activities.
The airport also plans to offer dining and shopping deals just for Wingmate guests.
Wingmate Pass wanna-bees will need to apply for a pass online, at the PHL.org website. Requests can be entered on the day of your planned visit or up to 7 days in advance. And, if the Transportation Security Administration approves your application, you’ll get a digital Wingmate Pass via email to show at the D/E or A-East security checkpoint, along with your government ID.
What other airports offer day passes?
We’re happy to report that PHL’s Wingmate Pass program joins a growing list of other airport gate pass programs.
That list includes:
Visitor Pass program at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA),
Experience MCO Visitor Pass program for the new Terminal C at Orlando International Airport (MCO),
The MSY Guest Pass Program at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY),
The DTW Destination Pass at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW),
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) in Lansing, MI: the LAN Visitor Pass,
the OC Air Pass at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, CA,
the ONT+ Visitor Pass Program at California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT),
and the PSC Pass at Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) in Pasco, WA.
Are we missing any? Let us know.
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