News and resources for airport employees.
News and resources for airport employees.
Sara Huber at Your Northwest Travel Mart.

Sara Huber Can’t Disguise Her PDX People Spirit

Sara Huber (she/hers) with Paradies Lagardère was nominated by a PDX employee:
“Sara at the Your Northwest Travel Mart kiosk delighted in-bound PDX passengers on Halloween by dressing – quite convincingly! – as an English steampunk werewolf in a hand-crafted outfit.
Sara's intricately adorned costume and spot-on accent made her character quite believable, and harkened back to the days of the Grimm TV show that had many of us believing that Portland really was the host city of supernatural creatures!”
Missed the last virtual awards ceremony? View the event recording or read about past winners on the PDX People website. You can also nominate an employee who embodies the PDX People values and serves as a shining example of great customer service for next quarter – submit a nomination now.
Nominate a PDX Employee
Aerial view of the new terminal during construction.
What’s New with PDX Next: Ticket Lobby Work
Safety Update: We recently had an opportunity to prioritize our commitment to people’s safety over schedule with construction at PDX. While there were no injuries, PDX Next Chief Projects Officer Vince Granato shared that close calls on the job site encouraged us to briefly pause work. This pause gave the construction team time to rest, recuperate and refocus, and the Port of Portland time to start a bottoms-up look at the work, adjust the schedule where necessary and continue to put people first. As he said, we’re proud of our local construction team’s exceptional safety record as we work to bring the new PDX designs to life for our region and will share an updated opening timeline as soon as it’s finalized. You can also watch Vince’s interview with KOIN TV.
Oversized Bag Drop: As of last week, the temporary oversized bag drop location in south bag claim relocated to the area between baggage carousels 2 and 3.
Door Closure: The security door near baggage carousel 2 (Door T1772) will be inaccessible until Friday, March 29. There are two alternate routes to exit from the secured area to the public area:
•  Door T1860, between baggage carousels 6 and 7 (exit to the public area only)
•  Door T1773, south end of baggage claim (both entry and exit)
Looking for more PDX Next information? We're keeping you in the know on what's new on the PDX People website. Have questions or suggestions about construction? Email hello@pdxnext.com or call the construction hotline at 503.460.4339.
Travelers waiting to get on the MAX Red Line to PDX airport
MAX Red Line Service Resumes Today 
Great news! The MAX Red Line is back in service today – Monday, March 4. The construction closure was part of the “A Better Red” MAX Red Line Extension and Reliability Improvements Project, and TriMet also used the downtime to perform preventative maintenance within areas of the system. As a reminder, in addition to the second light rail track that’s already providing more reliable service to and from PDX, by Fall 2024, you’ll enjoy a new pedestrian-bicycle path that parallels the light rail tracks and continues to the Northeast 82nd and Air Cargo Road intersection, and 10 more Red Line stations in Beaverton and Hillsboro.
From top left to bottom right: Kyle Cothren, William Shemley, Estrella Ramirez Solano, Mitchell Motta.
Top: Kyle Cothren, Mitchell Motta 
Bottom: Estrella Ramirez Solano, William Shemley
Badgeholders Win for Keeping PDX Safe and Secure
You already know that part of your job is keeping PDX safe and secure – but did you know you could win $50 doing just that? This month, four alert PDX People won for doing their part to maintain airport safety.
Kyle Cothren, United Air Lines: Reported an unsecured door to the Communications Center
William Shemley, Southwest Airlines: Challenged and reported an unbadged individual on the ramp
Estrella Ramirez Solano, Global Security: Reported improper use of a PDX security badge
Mitchell Motta, Southwest Airlines: Challenged and reported an unbadged individual on the ramp
Want to be the next big winner? As part of the HAWKS program (Helping Airport Workers Know Safety), Global Security and Aviation Security teams conduct challenge plays at PDX. Or, if you know someone who followed security protocols, you can nominate them now.
If you pass one of the challenge plays or are nominated, you’ll be entered in the monthly drawing for a $50 Visa gift card!
Staff at Grassa taking a picture.
Guess Who’s Coming to PDX?!
In the coming weeks, we’ll share some short video intros to the 12 local shops coming to the new main terminal. Next up, you'll be able to grab a yummy pasta bowl when this local restaurant comes to PDX. They’ll be making pasta from scratch right in front of you and tossing in a dash of Portland flair...it’s Grassa!
An Alaska airplane flying above the clouds.

PDX Adds Direct Flights to Atlanta, Baltimore

Alaska Airlines continues its recent service expansion at PDX with a new direct connection to Atlanta. The airline will operate two daily flights from PDX to Atlanta starting Oct. 1. Additionally, Spirit Airlines will offer a direct flight from Portland to Baltimore starting May 8, the only nonstop flight directly to that city from PDX.
Portraits of women in aviation at Juliett.

Celebrate Women’s History Month with PDX People

The month of March is for and about women, as we celebrate both Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8. You can celebrate with the PDX People community by heading to Juliett on Thursday, March 7, for swag, snacks, mocktails and music!
There's also a clothing donation drive all month long to support Dress for Success. Join the Port of Portland's W+DN (Women+ Development Network) as they gather new or gently used women's professional and casual clothing. Your support of Dress for Success helps women find and maintain their jobs, support their families, and achieve financial stability and independence. 
A pair of red shoes on the PDX signature carpet.

Washington Post: Everyone Hates the Airport. These People Love Their Carpets

While some people aren't fans of the airport experience (no one we know, of course), a niche set of travelers are really into the carpets – especially at a handful of airports that have reached viral status for their rug designs. Thanks to this continued enthusiasm, we're bringing back the iconic PDX carpet in select areas when the new main terminal opens, along with terrazzo and Oregon White Oak flooring for high-traffic areas. The carpet will be good for your selfies and the smooth surfaces will be easier for wheelchairs and roller bags to scoot on by.
A peak inside the new PDX terminal.
PDX in Pictures
Can you see the "Wow!" in progress? Thanks to the over 30,000 people and small businesses who are infusing every inch of our new designs with local magic, craft and love for this uniquely beautiful place we live. Check out our Instagram for all the photos, plus a peek at the Concourse Connector in progress.
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