PDXaminer
A monthly publication produced by the Port of Portland for employees at Portland International Airport. The publication provides employees with news and information about airport programs and events, airport tenants and the airlines serving PDX.
Current Issue
March 2020 Issue
- Are You Ready for REAL ID?
- Free Passport Photos at PDX
- Census 2020: Shape Your Future
- Meet the PDX Carpet Caretakers
- You’re Invited!
- Did You Know?
- We Asked, You Answered: PDX Employee Survey Results
- Did You Know?
- Customer Compliments
Archives
Jan/Feb 2020 Issue
- Mike’s Brings Burgers, Big Ideas to PDX
- Customer Compliments
- What’s New with PDXNext
- MAX Red Line Service Disruptions Ahead
- British Airways Adds New PDX Route to London
- On Our Walls: Art@PDX
- The Immigrant Story Takes Flight in International Arrivals
- Informative, Interactive PDX Mural Website Goes Live
- Did You Know?
December 2019 Issue
- Writing’s On the Wall: Saying Goodbye to Concourse A
- Disruptions Ahead for MAX Red Line Service
- Customer Compliments
- Did You Know?
- On Our Walls: Honoring the Vibrant Life and Work of Carola Penn
- Survey: Share Your Thoughts on Working at PDX
- Important PDX Badging Changes Coming Soon
- TSA Honors #PDXPeople
November 2019 Issue
- Welcoming Horizon to Concourse C
- Customer Compliments
- Earthquake or Emergency? Here’s What You Should Know
- PDX Again Tops J.D. Power List for Airport Customer Satisfaction
- Did You Know?
- Get to Know the PDX Labor Pool
- Portland Monthly Shares Ultimate Guide to PDX
- Did You Know?
October 2019 Issue
- Celebrating PDX with Food, Fun and Friends
- Customer Compliments
- PDXNext in Pictures
- Police Incident Reporting Just a Click Away
- Did You Know?
- PDX North Tunnel Gets Bright, Bold Mural
- Did You Know?
September 2019 Issue
- PDX People Celebration Starts Sept. 10
- Customer Compliments
- PDX Next Gets Creative in Badging Office, Concourse A
- Your Chance to be #PDXFamous
- Win a Set of Collectible PDX Pins
- Preparing PDX
August 2019 Issue
- Travel + Leisure Celebrates PDX, PDX Celebrates You
- Customer Compliments
- 5 Things You’ll Love About PDX Next
- Did You Know?
- Green Plate Program Makes Enhanced Return
- New Shopping and Dining Options Coming to PDX
- Win Big with PDX Loves PDX Instagram Contest
- Art@PDX: Daniel Robinson’s Oil Paintings Capture Spirit, Beauty of Oregon
July 2019 Issue
- Celebrating 25 Years with Southwest
- Customer Compliments
- Summer Series Heats Up at PDX
- Northwest Artist Commissioned for Permanent Installation on Concourse E
- Calling All Collectors: New PDX Swag is Coming!
- Kenny & Zuke’s Honored with Airport Concessions Award
- Did You Know?
- On Our Walls: Art@PDX
- Book Club Welcomes PDX Members
June 2019 Issue
- Here, There and Everywhere
- Customer Compliments
- Students Get Insider Experience at Airline Events
- Oregon Federal Security Director Selected
- Did You Know?
- Take a Ride with Our Wildlife Team
- Airport Achieves Highest Satisfaction Ratings in PDX History
- Zielke Honored with Oregon Tourism Award
- Rideshare Changes Improve Roadway Experience
- 6 Signs to Help Spot Trafficking
May 2019 Issue
- Bring Friends, Family to the PDX Job Fair
- Prize Wheel Rolls Out May 27-30
- Customer Compliments
- On Our Walls: Art@PDX
- Coffee with a Cop Attracts Crowds
- Restroom Upgrades Coming Soon
- Spring Cleanup
- Unlocking the Facts Behind the PDX Rekeying Project
- Did You Know?
March 2019 Issue
- Cubo de Cuba Brings Island Flavors to PDX
- Diet Restrictions? Search FlyPDX
- Customer Compliments
- On Our Walls: Art@PDX
- Ground Shaking Teamwork with OSU Students
- Where the Rubber Meets the Runways
- ccMcKenzie Partners with Socksmith on PRIDE Project
Dec. 2018
- What Makes PDX So Great?
- Elephants Delicatessen's Work to End Hunger Honored
- Fall Program Begins at Hollywood Microcinema
- Customer Compliments
- New Drop Boxes Make Returning Lost Items Easy
- Did You Know?
- Urban Gleaners Partnership Helps Feed the Hungry
Nov. 2018
- On Tots Tempts with Taters
- Customer Compliments
- PDX Again Recognized for Sustainability
- Transit Fair Coming on Nov. 15
- Celebrating Our VIPs
- On Our Walls: Art @ PDX
- Did you Know?
- #PDXPeople: Donna Prigmore Leads as Oregon Air National Guard’s First Woman Brigadier General
Oct. 2018
- Bangkok Xpress Puts "Firsts" Feat Forward
- PDX Heats Up with Fire Extinguisher Training
- Did You Know?
- Out with the Old QTA
- Celebrating #PDXPeople
- Port Police Go #PDXPink for Breast Cancer Awareness
- Customer Compliments
- Did you Know?
- Building the Future of Ground Transportation
- Increasing Accessibility for All
Sept. 2018
- This September, We're Celebrating YOU
- Bangkok Xpress a d JetBox Market (Re)Open at PDX
- Badging Process Gets Upgrade for Speed, Satisfaction
- All Night PDX Bus Service Starts Sept. 2
- Holiday Inn Express Comes to Cascade Station
- Feast Fridays Brought Limited-Edition Tasts to Terminal
- Give Blood, Save Lives This fall
- Did you Know?
- Work Underway on New Airport Way U-Turn Lane
August 2018
- PDX Keeps Up the Winning Streak as America's Best Airport
- PDX Pairs Well with Feast Portland
- Summer Events Create Buzz for Clocktower Plaza
- What Employee Amenities Do You Want at PDX?
- Did You Know?
- Art @ PDX: Xander Griffith Takes Travelers on a Fiber Journey
- Honors Served Up for Green Plate Program
July 2018
- Deschutes Brews Up Excitement at PDX
- PDX Again Honored for Excellence in Airport Concessions
- New Website Makes It Easy to Dine, Park, Fly
- PDXPeople: Huntleigh's Doris Jean Frazier Shares Her Story of Vanport
- Did You Know?
- Pay Phone Removal Marks End of Era
- Get Ready for a Complex Commute This Summer
- PDX Implements Technology to Assist Visually Impaired Travelers
- Oregon Movies Now on Display
June 2018
- Clocktower Plaza Celebrates 30 Years…and You’re Invited!
- New Rules Proposed for Animals in Terminal
- Shuttle Service Unaffected by Employee Lot Maintenance
- Save Lives, Give Blood
- Spontaneous Screenings “New Normal” for Red Badge Holders
- Kiehl’s Champion Honored with Legacy Award for Service
- Hollywood Theatre Pulls Out Shorts for Summer
May 2018
- PDX USO Doubles in Size to Serve Local Families
- PDX Job Fair Coming May 2
- Dutch Bros Now Open Near PDX
- Prize Wheel Rolls Out May 7-11
- Airport Receives High Satisfaction Ratings, Takes Home Big Awards
- Installation Inspired by Willamette Valley Wines Lands on Concourse C
- PDX Opens Post-Security Powell's Location
April 2018
- PDX Excellence in Service Awards Shines Light on Rising Stars
- New Quick Turnaround Facility Opens at PDX
- TriMet Red Lines Adds Late Night Trips
- Sort it and Win
- On Our Walls: Art at PDX
March 2018
- Providence Clinic Offers Car, Convenience at PDX
- PSU Partnership Inspires 15 Years of Innovation
- Multnomah Falls Gets LEGO Treatment
- Lunar New Year Brings Lions, Dragon to Concourse C
- Love at First Flight
February 2018
- Kiosk Provides Early Taste of Future Brewpub
- See the Future Today on Concourse E
- Heart Month Provides Perfect Opportunity for CPR, AED Training
- Escape Winter Weather with New Service to Mexico City, Maui
- Take Our Airport Signage Survey
- Airport Orchestra Makes Beautiful Music on Social Media
- 7 Simple Shuttle Etiquette Tips
December 2017
- Poblano Pepper Spices Up Clocktower Plaza
- Your Feedback Needed: TriMet Proposes 24-Hour Transit Service
- PDX Next Program Cleared for Takeoff
- What's the best gift you've bought at PDX?
- PDX Transforms Into Winter Wanderland
- Spirit Announces New Detroit Service
- 7 Simple Steps to Stay Safe in Winter Weather
November 2017
- Soccer City USA + America's Best Airport
- On Our walls: Art at PDX
- Roadway Changes Improve Traveler Experience, Reduce Congestion
- PDX Honored for Emissions Reduction
October 2017
- PDX Police Go Pink in October
- October Brings Increased Fees for Lost and Stolen Badges
- Green Plate Pilot Program Serves Up Results
- In Memorium: TSA Officer Marissa Frank
- Fall Cleanup
September 2017
- Celebrating America's Best Airport Employees
- PDX Shines During Celestial Event
- SSP America to Bring Two Renowned Breweries to PDX
- Salt & Straw Creates Special PDX Flavor. . .and here's how you can taste it
August 2017
- PDX Again Takes Home Title as America’s Best
- Planning for the Future with PDXNext
- Oregon Gears Up for Solar Eclipse
- Local Favorite Tamale Boy Lands on Concourse D
- PDX Embraces Iconic Clocktower with New Name for Oregon Market
July 2017
- 3 Helpful Tips During This Summer Construction Season
- 5 Fun Facts About Curtis Robinhold, the Port’s New Executive Director
- It’s Shorts Season! Hollywood Theatre Begins Summer Program
- Baby Hawk Gets Lift from PDX Wildlife Team
- Good Samaritan Honored
- 8 Things Carrie Brownstein of “Portlandia” Can’t Travel Without
- Cleanup Crew Turns Up Trash and Treasure
June 2017
- Tender Loving Empire Rocks Concourse D
- Fried Chicken Bites Back at Cackalack's
- PDX Team Gets Top Honor at ACI-NA Concessions Awards
- 6 Tips for Communicating with People in Crisis
- PDX Lifesavers Receive Special Thanks for Service
- Alaska Welcomes Students for Aviation Day
- Triennial Exercise Provides Opportunity for Practice
- London Calling: PDX Creates New Connection Across the Pond
- Veoci Replaces PASSUR at PDX
May 2017
- New Carts Emphasize Cuisine on Many Cultures
- Tender Loving Empire Hits Right Notes at PDX
- Spread the Word! Parking Shuttle App Now Includes Employee parking Lot
- 5 handy Tips for Biking to the Airport
- PDX Triennial Emergency Exercise Heads to terminal
- Prize Wheel Rolls Out to PDX May 8-13
- PDX Team Takes Home Airport Revenue News Honors
- Sort it and Win Continues Through June
April 2017
- Serving Up Success: Annual Banquet Honors Airport Superstars
- Customer Connection Annual Banquet Superstar Recipients
- Durable Dishes Land at PDX Food Carts
- Fun in the Sun Awaits Travelers in Orlando
- PDX Pirates Plunge for a Good Cause
- Bike Path and Parking Changes Ahead
- On Our Walls: Art@PDX
- Volunteers Needed: Play a Role in PDX Emergency Exercise
- Food Waste: Sort It and Win!
March 2017
- PDX Concessionaires Lead Fight Against Food Waste
- PDX Gets Reel with Hollywood Theatre Opening
- Free Speech at PDX Gets Clarification
- PHC Northwest Gets New Look, New Name
- Did you know?
- Customer Compliments
- Children with Autism Practice Traveling at PDX
- Employee Parking Office Makes Move to Mezzanine
- Upcoming Events
January/February 2017
- Latest Passenger Amenity has Kids Jumping for Joy
- Customer Compliments
- Foodies Rejoice! New, Remodeled Concessions Take Flight at PDX
- Did you know?
- PDX Team Honored with TSA Partnership Award
- K-9 Officer Remembered for Powerful Nose, Personal Bond