First Transit awarded Philadelphia American Airlines shuttle ops contract
The company will transport passengers on the ramp side of the airport between all terminals serving the airline. The contract also includes preventative maintenance.
First Transit was awarded the contract for passenger shuttle operations for the American Airlines hub at the Philadelphia Airport.
The company will transport passengers on the ramp side of the airport between all terminals serving the airline. The contract also includes preventative maintenance at First Transit's on-site facility for the fleet of 12 shuttle buses.
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