American Airlines bus service connecting ILG to PHL to start up this fall

Molly McVety, Delaware News Journal
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Beginning this fall, passengers can avoid the Philadelphia Airport rush by starting their journeys at the Wilmington Airport and taking a coach bus to their connecting flights.

On Thursday, May 16, the Delaware River & Bay Authority announced that American Airlines and its partnership with the Landline Co. will be launching a coach bus service connecting ILG to PHL. The service will begin on Oct. 7 of this year.

With the new travel route, customers will be able to park, check their bags and go through security at the Wilmington Airport before boarding a motorcoach to flights departing out of Philadelphia. The bus will begin running six times per day, to and from Philadelphia, connecting to the over 100 American Airlines flights in Philadelphia, both nationally and internationally.

Wilmington to Philadelphia schedule

  • Depart at 6:45 a.m., arrive at 7:35 a.m.

  • Depart at 8 a.m., arrive at 8:50 a.m.

  • Depart at 11 a.m., arrive at 11:50 a.m.

  • Depart at 1:30 p.m., arrive at 2:20 p.m.

  • Depart at 4 p.m., arrive at 4:55 p.m.

  • Depart at 6 p.m., arrive at 6:50 p.m.

Philadelphia to Wilmington schedule

  • Depart at 8:30 a.m., arrive at 9:20 a.m.

  • Depart at 10:30 a.m., arrive at 11:20 a.m.

  • Depart at 1:55 p.m., arrive at 2:45 p.m.

  • Depart at 3:35 p.m., arrive at 4:25 p.m.

  • Depart at 6:35 p.m., arrive at 7:30 p.m.

  • Depart at 8:45 p.m., arrive at 9:35 p.m.

After going through security in the decidedly less busy Wilmington Airport, the coach bus will drop passengers off at Philadelphia's Terminal F. Customers can then disembark at that gate before proceeding to their gate for their flight.

The buses will seat 35 people and offer free WiFi and in-seat power at each seat. American Airlines customers can also receive AAdvantage miles using the landline service.

To book the service, customers can go through American Airlines' website or mobile app and enter ILG as the origin and select the proper destination as the endpoint.

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“We’re excited to welcome American Airlines’ Landline connecting service to our customer offerings at ILG,” said Thomas J. Cook, executive director of the Delaware River and Bay Authority.

“The Wilmington Airport offers a refreshingly fast, smooth and simple hometown airport feel, complete with affordable parking and a superior customer experience. If you’re looking for quality service without the big city airport hassles associated with parking, check-in, or security screening, the American Airlines Landline connection service at ILG is for you!”

Wilmington's Airport recently received $5.6 million in federal infrastructure funding to expand its terminal, which will add 6,000 square feet to the boarding area and upgrade facilities throughout the airport's singular terminal. Construction is already underway on demolishing the adjacent Skyways Hotel, which will be used to increase parking capacity for the airport.

Molly McVety covers community and environmental issues around Delaware. Contact her at mmcvety@delawareonline.com. Follow her on Twitter @mollymcvety.

This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Bus service to connect Wilmington Airport to Philadelphia this fall