University Park Airport (SCE)
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"Irving's is the best!"(5 Tips)
"Only need to get here an hour before flight."(2 Tips)
"It's from the local Cheese Shop coffee house and only costs $1."(2 Tips)
"The cafe in the front has decent sandwiches and free WiFi"(3 Tips)
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Greatest airport - just a few gates, and serviced by major airlines. TSA people are nice and expedient. Can walk in the door to check in 1 hour before flight departure and be able to make your flight.
D PagelOctober 6, 2017I travel almost weekly and this is, without a doubt, the SLOWEST TSA inspection I've ever encountered. Give yourself an extra 1/2 hour or you're going to miss your flight.
Lauri StevensNovember 23, 2013So much for free wi-if. I've been stuck in a "take our survey" loop and can't get in. I tool it 5 or 6 times.. So much for free wi-fi, (not to mention their survey results).- For a quick pick-up or drop-off, you have 15 minutes free parking in the lot. And here is a shot from the early flight out to ORD on United.
- The coffee machine in the waiting area behind security is really quite good. It's from the local Cheese Shop coffee house and only costs $1.
- AT&TSeptember 16, 2011While you’re waiting for your flight, you can stay connected with AT&T Wi-Fi. It’s easy to connect and free for AT&T customers w/ certain smartphone or home broadband plans.
- Delta ticket counter always has long lines. Show up early for Delta. Other airlines are quick to get through. An hour early is usually enough to get ticketed, baggage checked, and through security.
Take the 7:49am flight to Philly and catch an awesome sunrise.
Beware, there’s a new rental cop that will not let you stop on the right. 10 seconds to check my phone and he came to the window
The free thing from Irving's for checking in on foursquare is a little "Fly Easy" passport holder type thing. I asked about it but then declined it because I knew I'd never use it.
Christy LandesMay 15, 2016Pro: so small you can get to your gate quickly! Con: so small thus no TSA Pre. be ready to dig all your toiletries out for inspection.- Rachel FershleiserMay 31, 2012Irving's is the best! They made me grilled cheese even though it wasn't on the menu. It was $3 and delicious!
You don't need to get here early - security doesn't open until right before boarding time!- If you are on one of the three 6AM flights get there AT LEAST 1 hour ahead of time or you'll miss it!
Wifi is now free. Look for the "Complimentary Wifi" link on the sign-in page.
The vending machine at the gate now serves Cheese Shopped coffee for you coffee fans. :-)
Thanks to the businesses who sponsor the free WiFi. Restricted Internet is so totalitarian.
Maya ByrneJanuary 6, 2019Tiny airport with no food past security and security takes FORVER to get through
Never had a problem here. I roll up an hour before my flight. Security takes two minutes.
Chris DuhaimeSeptember 17, 2017All they have for food/drinks past security comes from a vending machine. And no Coca-Cola products. :(
Kayla InserraFebruary 17, 2012No need to arrive too early for your flight at this airport, the security doesn't even open until an hour before your flight anyway. However, Wifi just became free if you need to pass the time.- Avoid the last flight. The airport sometimes decides to close leaving people stranded in DC or Philly!
Irving's has better sandwiches than you'd expect from a restaurant @ such a small airport. Yum.
Delta through Detroit is your best option. Philly has lots of weather delays.
Super easy airport. I arrive 25 minutes b4 my flight... And wall right on plane.
Maryam ShahriFebruary 26, 2012The airport does not open until 4 am. Do NOT show up too early if you are on the morning flights.
SammiJune 24, 2010My family and I fly out from here when we got to the bowl games with PSU we also fly back to here
Dropping Stevier off and totally screwing up her driver seat settings. Fly safe!!
Joe McFetridgeMarch 29, 2011Don't fly Delta. Especially if you didn't buy the ticket with your card.
Security opens an hour before your flight, it's closed till then.
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