Q: Is smoking allowed inside the airport?

A: As of May 1, 2004, smoking anywhere within the terminal building complex is strictly prohibited. Be advised that once you pass through the security checkpoint, there are no designated smoking areas in the airport terminal concourse, gate areas, bars, or restaurants. In order to smoke, you must exit the building to the departing flights roadway sidewalk or the arriving flights roadway sidewalk.

Q: How do I get information about leasing retail space at the airport?

A: Click on www.marketplacedevelopment.com/projects2.html to get more information about leasing retail space at the airport.

Q: How do I get information about leasing a retail cart at the airport?

To lease a retail cart, please visit http://www.philamarketplace.com/info/leasing and print a leasing application.  Then fax it to 215.937.1206. 

Q: Are there any restaurants or stores outside of security that non-travelers can visit?

A: Non-travelers can visit the Riverbend restaurant, located in the Airport's Marriott hotel.  The hotel is located in Terminal B.

Q: How do I find out if any of the stores or restaurants at the airport are hiring?

A: Here, you will find a list of all of the positions currently available at Philadelphia Marketplace Food & Shops. If you are interested in working for a specific airline, you need to contact them directly.

Q: Can I take food from Philadelphia Marketplace Food & Shops onto the plane?

A: Feel free to bring your own food from the Philadelphia Marketplace Food & Shops when you board your plane. With our Take Out for Take Off program, everything from a Philly Cheesesteak to a Philly pretzel can be enjoyed in flight.

Q: Are the prices at the airport comparable to similar establishments in the Philadelphia area?

A: At Philadelphia Marketplace Food & Shops, you will find that our prices are comparable to other off-airport locations that operate under the same trade name or operate comparable businesses in the Greater Philadelphia including Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, and Bucks counties. As well as Camden and Burlington Counties in New Jersey. Comments? Please call 1-800-937-3340.

Q: Is there any sales tax on clothing at Philadelphia Marketplace Food & Shops?

A: There is no sales tax on clothing in Pennsylvania, so you can splurge a little!

Q: Can I have my purchases from Philadelphia Marketplace Food & Shops shipped?

A: Shipping is available at the UPS Store and many stores throughout the airport, so you don't have to worry about carrying extra items onto the plane.

Q: Are there any area's specifically designed to entertain children?

A: If you are taking the kids on vacation, we've got just the places to keep them playing around until your plane takes off. There is the Please Touch Museum's Children's Play Area located in concourses A-East and D. Your kids can learn, interact, and play!

Q: Where in the airport can I connect to the Internet?

A: PHL now offers Free Wi-Fil to all passengers and travelers across all seven terminals.

Q: Where can I dine if I have dietary restrictions (Kosher, Gluten-Free, Vegan, etc)?

A:  Kosher Food Options-
Good 2 Go, Terminal F.  Offers: Deep River Baked Fries, Kettle Cooked potato chips
Hudson News, Terminal A-West & F. Offers: Zaro’s Fresh Baked pastries, Kelloggs cereal bars, Go Lightly natural snacks, and more.

Gluten-Free Options-
Good 2 Go, Terminal F.  Offers: Pop Chips, Top Banana Plantain Chip, Kame Rice Cracker, Good Eatz Chocolate Chip Cookie, Gluten Vegan Rice Crispy Treat.
Vino Volo, Terminal B, B/C Connector & D/E Connector.  Offers:  Cured olives, marcona almonds, mixed greens, Tuscan chicken sandwich, pork tacos, chickpea & chorizo chili (all modified as gluten free).

Vegan Options-
Good 2 Go, Terminal E and F.  Offers: Tossed salad, fresh fruit, hummus sandwich, Gluten vegan Rice Crispy Treat.
Vino Volo, Terminal B, B/C Connector & D/E Connector.  Offers:  cured olives, marcona almonds, Mixed greens.
Hudson News, Terminal  F. Offers: Vegetarian sandwich on focaccia, select salads

Vegetarian Options are also available at:
Sbarro
Cibo Bistro & Wine Bar
Le Petit Bistro
Famous Famiglia
Au Bon Pain
Saladworks
Sky Asian
Bassett’s Turkey & Salad Café
Villa Pizza
Cantina Laredo
Legal Sea Foods

Q: Where in the airport can I grab a bite to eat that is outside of security?

A: There is a Auntie Anne's pretzel and Ray's hot dog location in BC Baggage claim.  A sit-down restaurant is located in the airport's Marriott hotel in Terminal B.  All additional eateries are post security.

Q: What are the hours of operation for the Duty Free locations in Terminal A-West and A-East?

A: The shop in Terminal A-West opens at  5:30 AM to service Air Jamaica and closes at 10 AM the last of the Caribbean flights.  We reopen the shop at 2:00 PM to service the European flights and close the store approximately 9 PM.

The shop in A-East is opens at 7 AM and closes at 9 PM. The small store by gate A-22 only opens for the European flights at night...2PM to 9PM.

The main shop by gate A-17 opens at 6:00 AM and is the last to close based on the flight schedule.

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