Explore Paris with new non-stop service from Philadelphia

Ready for berets and baguettes? Then, we've got your French connection.

Starting October 6th, 2009, we'll begin non-stop, five-times weekly service from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle International Airport (CDG).

Jet set to Paris from Philly with on-demand entertainment available in each and every seat. Plus, you can enjoy our BusinessElite® experience, featuring a menu by celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein; a reinvented wine program; full-size pillows and duvets; and spacious seats. And with power outlets and USB ports in BusinessElite and select Economy seats, you can charge up while you unwind.

Arrive rested and ready to stroll down the Champs-Élysées, explore the Louvre, ascend the Eiffel Tower and ride down the River Seine.

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Philadelphia Flights and Travel Guide

When to Fly to Philadelphia

Peak Season:
Spring and fall are the best times to book flights to Philadelphia . Be aware, however, that Philadelphia is home to 300,000 students and 80 regional colleges and universities so plan your trip to avoid the fall arrival and spring exodus of all those students.

Off Peak Season
Winter is cold in Philadelphia, but if you can brave the weather you're likely to find cheap flights to Philadelphia and reduced hotel rates.

Getting Downtown Philadelphia
The airport is easily accessible from I-76, I-95, and I-476. The Ground Transportation System at the Airport provides taxicab ($28.50 Flat Fee to Center City), car rentals , shuttle-bus (Lady Liberty - $10 to Center City), limousine, and van operations. In addition, the Airport also offers SEPTA bus and regional rail service to Downtown Philadelphia and points in between.

Information phones are available at all baggage claim areas for each of the on-airport car rental agencies.

Getting Around Philadelphia
The Philly Phlash, a gas-engine trolley, provides quick and easy transportation between the Center City and most downtown hotels in Philadelphia. It is one of the best ways to get around to the 27 key locations including the Independence Visitor Center, Penn's Landing, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Phlash service runs every 12 minutes daily and cost $2 each time you board (children under 6 always ride free and seniors, 65 and over, ride free).

Phlash provides direct connections to all SEPTA and PATCO rail lines.

Where to stay:
Philadelphia has it all: history, diversity, and hidden beauty. No matter where you stay in Philadelphia, there's a hotel that's perfect for you. Search for Philadelphia hotels in Fairmount and South Street, Center City or Old City, or in South Philadelphia. The options are endless.

*Prices for taxi and shuttle service to Center City are subject to change without notice.

Hotels in Philadelphia

Finding a hotel in Philadelphia is easy.

Whether you're looking for a luxury high-rise hotel, a boutique hotel or a bed and breakfast - Philadelphia has a hotel for you.

Remember, most hotels in downtown Philadelphia are within walking distance to alot of tourist attractions.

Start your hotel search today - Philadelphia Hotels

Amtrak Deals: The Northeast is Going for a Great Price

- Valid on Northeast Regional service only.
- Discounted one-way Coach fares only.
- Valid for travel through December 16, 2009.
- 14-day advance purchase required.

Book Early and Save up to 25% on Northeast Regional

Just in time for the summer travel season. Amtrak has lowered fares on the Northeast Regional. You can save up to 25% off lowest available fares when you book 14 days in advance. Just choose the Adult or Child passenger type when booking to receive the promotional discount.

Low Cost Bus Service to NYC

Most philadelphians know about the chinatown to chinatown bus service. However, Mega Bus has entered the Philadelphia market and has been growing fast.

NYC as low as $10 one-way!

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Visit Philadelphia's Top Tourist Attractions FREE with Philadelphia Pass

How does the Philadelphia Pass work?

The Philadelphia Pass is a ‘smart card’ - like a credit card with a computer chip inside - which allows you completely cash free entry to over 40 Philadelphia tourist attractions. It’s a bit like an ‘all you can eat’ buffet - once you’ve bought your Philadelphia Pass you don’t have to pay to get into any of the attractions covered by the pass and the more sights you see, the more money you save.

Simply show the attendant at a Philadelphia Pass attraction your card, they will swipe it through a special machine and you will be allowed entry.

Activating the Philadelphia Pass
The smart card records when and where you first use your Philadelphia Pass, as well as how long the pass will remain valid.

This means your Pass is activated the moment that you first use it at an attraction or service so buy it now and take up to a year to use it. Your Philadelphia Pass is then valid for the number of days that you purchased - be it 1, 2, 3 or 5 days. It is important to note that a ‘day’ is based on a calendar day, so should you first use your pass at 4pm on Monday, Monday is counted as day one of your pass usage.

Validity of the Philadelphia Pass
The Philadelphia Pass is valid for use on consecutive days only. At the end of your validity period, the pass will expire and will no longer allow access to attractions.

If, for example, you used a three day pass for the first time on Monday, your pass will cease working at the end of Wednesday, regardless of how often you have used it in between.

Skipping the lines
As well as free entry, the Philadelphia Pass allows you to skip long lines at the busiest tourist attractions. Simply look for the Philadelphia Pass signs and show the attendant your Philadelphia Pass - they will swipe your card through the Philadelphia Pass machine and you will be allowed entrance.

Walkabout Travel Deals - Great Site

A Philadephia favorite.

Catchy name with amazing deals.

Walkabout Travel Deals is the one stop site that provides easy access to many of the most popular discount travel websites on the internet.

www.WalkaboutTravelDeals.com