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A plan to expand Philly International (PHL) is being met with mixed reactions from airlines and local residents.
Passenger traffic is expected to grown from 15 million passengers in 2009 to 27.8 million passengers by 2025. To meet this demand, the airport is adding a 5th runway, expanding two current runways, adding a new commuter terminal and relocating the UPS facility to another part of the airport complex. 72 homes and 12 businesses will be demolished to relocate UPS.
18,800 employees work at the airport. Another 1700 – 2000 Delaware County residents work for UPS. The airport contributes $14 billion dollars to the regional economy and supports 141,000 jobs.
US Airways and Southwest Airlines had mixed reactions because of their increased costs. Tinicum Township residents feel this expansion will further infringe on their community.
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