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cultural resources. Others arrive on business, to research at Jefferson Lab's particle accelerator, perhaps, or to assist in the construction of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford at Newport News Shipbuilding. "We are honored to be the hometown airport for the Virginia Peninsula and the convenient choice for the region," says Jessica Wharton, director of marketing and public affairs at PHF. The airport recently completed several multimillion dollar upgrades, including a renovation of one of the two concourses. Wharton explains that the master plan considered all the sensibilities and needs of modern travelers when arranging the refurbished space. That's why natural lighting, energy efﬁciency, and opportunities for charging electronic devices were design priorities. The master plan also includes a brand-new consolidated checkpoint, which means additional lanes, improved concessions pre- and post-security, and best of all, a connecting bridge between concourse A and B, so travelers only need to pass through security once. It all adds up to an increasingly seamless travel experience. What's more, in February PHF unveiled a Clockwise state-of-the-art Federal Inspection Station for from left: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, capable of a recent renovation, clearing 200 passengers an hour. The airport's the new ﬁrst-ever nonstop international ﬂight was to customs' Cancun, Mexico, and among those who had the inspection station, Air pleasure of ﬂying the route were two lucky teachForce One, ers who were awarded an all expenses-paid trip. and a PHF offered this gesture of goodwill in recognirendering of the planned tion of the contribution educators make to the exterior common good. remodel And speaking of goodwill, PHF also recently adopted the "Thanks Again" program, which provides the opportunity to earn additional customer rewards, effectively double-dipping on points and miles which travelers already rack up getting to and from destinations. Newport News/ Those sorts of overtures explain why Williamsburg PHF has become a ﬁxture in southeast International Airport Virginia. "We want to be the airport of choice for the Virginia Peninsula," says 900 Bland Blvd. Wharton. "We pride ourselves on being Newport News, VA 757.877.0221 part of the community and on the level ﬂyphf.com of service we offer." usairwaysmag.com AUGUST 2014 151 http://www.flyphf.com/ http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - August 2014

Table of Contents
Perspective: CEO Letter
Did You Know?
Hot Spots: Best Cultural Sites
Great Escapes: RIU Hotels and Resorts
Style Spotlight: Beach Wear
Golf: Wyndham Championship
Diversions: Stargazing
Connections: Everybody's Business
Gear Up: Stay Cool
Travel Feature: Vancouver
Great Tastes: Bonefish Grill
Special Section: Orange County, California
University Spotlight: Salisbury University
Special Section: Celebrate Opera
To Your Health: Lumiday and Luminite
Special Section: Newport News, Virginia
Best of Health: Miami Foot & Ankle Surgery
Great Dates: Las Vegas Marathon
Special Section: Women's College Coalition
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Audio Entertainment
Video Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
oneworld alliance
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - August 2014