Philadelphia airport sets world record for longest line of cheesesteaks
The Guardian • • business
Key Points:
- Philadelphia International Airport set a world record for the longest line of cheesesteaks, stretching 1,200 feet across the B/C connectors using 990 lbs of steak and 225 lbs of cheese sauce.
- Over 100 employees and volunteers from multiple local restaurants collaborated to assemble the foot-long sandwiches in about an hour.
- Guinness World Records official Michael Empric verified the event, highlighting the community spirit and the significance of hosting it at the airport.
- The cheesesteaks were donated to airport staff, including TSA agents who have been working without pay due to the ongoing DHS partial shutdown.
- PHL marketing manager Dana Krawchuk emphasized the airport’s role as a gateway to the city and its unique concentration of cheesesteak vendors, while Chickie’s and Pete’s CEO praised the gesture of support for unpaid TSA workers.
