News and resources for airport employees.
News and resources for airport employees.
Snowy runway at PDX
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Heartwarming Moments During Record Snow Fall
The recent winter storm set records with the most snow Portland has seen since 1943. These unprecedented conditions meant many PDX People worked around the clock to ensure the airport stayed open and operational, taking extraordinary steps for colleagues and travelers alike.
We'd like to highlight these extraordinary efforts. If you have a story about a team or an individual who went above and beyond during the recent snow event, email PDX People Communications with a description of what they did. Make sure to include names, companies and any other important details, including photos.
We'll highlight your stories in the next PDX People newsletter and on digital signage, and all submissions will also be entered as nominees for the PDX People Customer Service Awards. 
Aerial view of snowy construction at PDX.
What's New with PDX Next: February Forum and Bag Road
February Forum: If you missed the February PDX Next forum, you can watch the recording and catch up on all the behind-the-scenes details including what exactly the overhead work in the ticket lobby is all about, work in and around baggage claim, ongoing work behind the walls in the western expansion and much more.
Main Bag Road: On main bag road near bag carousel 9, there will be a short distance where a forklift hauling demolition materials will travel against the flow of traffic. A spotter will be present during these times and will yield to tug traffic. This work will continue through Monday, April 3.
Baggage Claim: As you likely know, north baggage claim is undergoing noticeable changes as we work on upgrades. On Tuesday, March 7, oversized bag door 10 closes permanently. A temporary wall will go up near carousel 10 starting Tuesday, March 7, and there are measures in place to address any potential impacts to the carousel. On Wednesday, March 8, and Thursday, March 9, expect to hear and see demolition activities outside of baggage claim on the north end.
Ticket Lobby: There's a lot of action in the ticketing area this month. Impacts to expect include overnight demolition above the central ticket counters (March 6 - 31); overnight work overhead near the north near ticket counters and Portland Coffee Roasters March 6 - 9); daytime work on scissor lifts by the north elevators and D/E overflow queue (March 6 - 13); and daytime welding work in the central area that impacts queue areas for nearby ticket counters (March 6 - 13).
Monitor Replacement: Today (Monday, March 6) through Friday, March 17, you'll see workers replacing common use monitors, including flight information display screens (FIDS), gate podiums, baggage makeup units and visual paging. When FIDS locations are without screens, signage will be in place with QR codes and links to direct travelers to flypdx.com.
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.
Collage of PDX employees working at concessions and airfield.
PDX Job Fair Coming Wednesday, March 22
Know friends and family who might be interested in working at the airport? Invite them to our PDX Job Fair on Wednesday, March 22, right in the north tunnel. More than 35 different employers representing airlines, airline service providers, drivers, janitorial services, parking, rental cars, restaurants, retail, security and TSA will be present. Attendees can get entered to win one of five $100 VISA gift cards and other door prizes when they fill out an application – must be present to win!
Silhouette of PDX with text
PDX Receives $6 Million for Major Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Last week, members of the Oregon Congressional delegation announced a $6 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant award to add a ground source heat pump system at PDX. The new system will help the airport reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and reduce the energy required to heat and cool PDX by 83%. The grant is part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s FY2023 Airport Terminal Program and follows $18.4 million awarded to the Port in 2022 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, bringing total federal funding for the upgrades to $24.4 million.
colorful collage of women with text:
March is Women's
History Month
The month of March is for and about women as we celebrate both Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8. The month and the day increase consciousness and knowledge of the contributions of women, and celebrate not only how they shaped history, but also how they continue to shape history.
In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8, 1980, as National Women’s History Week, and in 1987, Congress designated March as Women’s History Month. Since 1995, each president has issued an annual proclamation designating the month of March as Women’s History Month.
You can celebrate with the PDX People community by wearing purple for International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8, and heading to Juliett on Tuesday, March 21, for snacks, mocktails, music and to learn about women in aviation. Take moment to read more about this month and the outstanding women working right here at PDX. 
Graphic showing a bag of blood connecting to a heart symbol
Save Lives, Give Blood This Winter
The Red Cross needs your help and the opportunity to donate is conveniently located right at the airport. Our partners at Alaska Airlines have a blood drive scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Monday, March 27, on the north end of the upper outer roadway. As an incentive, you’ll receive a $10 VISA gift card by email, and you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win one of five $3,000 gift cards. To see available times and schedule your appointment, head to the Red Cross website.
collage of photos from BHM PDX People event: poem, travelers getting a typewritten poem, the PDX working committee
PDX in Pictures
Last week, we closed out Black History Month by celebrating with the PDX community. The event was organized by the PDX People program – which is centered around celebrating and promoting employee culture – in partnership with the Port of Portland's Alliance of Black Employees resource group. As part of the festivities, employees and travelers were able to get custom typewriter poetry made by ZEN:MNM.
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