Club Level Feature

American Airlines: Philadelphia's Gateway to the World

The start of 2025 has been memorable and exciting for the American Airlines team at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). As the Official Airline of the Philadelphia Eagles, American had the honor of flying the team, friends, and family on several charter flights headed to The Big Game in New Orleans. Excited fans were also offered additional routes with American nonstop from The City of Brotherly Love to The Big Easy. On top of that, our teams organized gate celebrations for customers to enjoy before taking off to cheer the team on to yet another World Champion win!

This winning mentality is one that American has incorporated into its PHL hub daily operations finding new ways to continue to care for people on life's journey. From check-in, boarding, baggage handling, in-flight service and more. American's priority is always to deliver a safe and reliable operation that our customers can count on.

As we look ahead to this summer, American is eager to continue enhancing the customer experience with the grand opening of a brand-new Flagship® lounge at PHL. Yet unlike other airport lounges, this is an experience. The new lounge will include a full-service bar, the first of its kind in any of American's Flagship® lounges. Customers will be able to enjoy expertly crafted cocktails and top-shelf spirits, in addition to deliciously curated menu items with fresh and local flavors.

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Wednesday, April 23, 2025: 14th Annual New Jersey Networking Event & Dinner »

Wednesday, April 30 – Thursday, May 1, 2025: Royal Visit »

Wednesday, April 30 – May 2, 2025: British American Business Network 2025 Transatlantic Conference »

PAST EVENTS

Thursday, January 23, 2025: Global Mobility – Untangling the Immigration Web »

Wednesday, February 5, 2025: PHL Celebrates Centuries of International Business »

Thursday, March 6, 2025: Annual Global Economic Update: AI & Innovation, Empowering Leaders to Drive the Global Economy »

HUMAN INTEREST FEATURE

The Philadelphia Orchestra's Transatlantic Tune: Major Anniversaries to Commence in the 2025-26 Season

The audience and the Orchestra stand during the British National Anthem; September 8, 2022. Photo by Todd Rosenberg

Three Significant Milestones Converge: America 250 | Orchestra 125 | Kimmel 25

Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy, will be a focal point of national attention in 2026 as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Simultaneously, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts will celebrate the semi quincentennial with two major anniversaries of its own in the 2025–26 season.

The GRAMMY®-winning Philadelphia Orchestra, led by visionary Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and world renowned for its artistic excellence and innovation, will celebrate its 125th anniversary. The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, home of the Orchestra and a beacon of cultural life along Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts, will mark its 25th season.

Together, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts forms the largest performing arts organization in Pennsylvania and the third largest performing arts complex in the country. Three iconic venues—the Academy of Music, the Kimmel Center, and the Miller Theater-generate nearly half a billion dollars in economic impact annually for the Commonwealth.

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NEW MEMBERS

BABCPHL is pleased to formally announce and welcome our newest members.

Corporate Member:

HighLine Polycarbonate LLC

Martyn Kelly
CEO
P: 267.847.0056
E: mkelly@highlinepc.com
PO Box 2086
Philadelphia, PA 19103
http://www.highlinepc.com/

Individual Members:

Olivia Cashman
Spiezle Architectural Group
1395 Yardville Hamilton Square Road
Hamilton, NJ 08691
P: (610) 554-5283
E: ocashman@spiezle.com

Michelle Needham
Consultant
2001 Kater Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
P: 201-638-4265
E: mdneedham18@gmail.com

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MIND THE GAP

Trivia:

Fish and chips, a classic English comfort food, has been enjoyed for generations. The first fish and chip shop opened in London in 1860 and remained successful until 1970. Who is credited with founding this iconic establishment?

The first person to submit the correct answer to babc@babcphl.com will receive one complimentary ticket to our 14th Annual New Jersey Networking Event & Dinner taking place on April 23, 2025.