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Ana, CA – With the December holidays fast approaching, John Wayne
Airport (SNA) offers the following tips to help travelers prepare for
a safe and
enjoyable holiday travel experience.
During the two weeks surrounding the 2003 Christmas Holiday and New
Year’s Day over 500,000 travelers used John Wayne Airport for their
vacation plans. With the airlines reporting full passenger loads for
the remainder of the year, Airport officials expect an even busier
holiday season in 2004.
“If November and Thanksgiving are any indication, we are in for a
bustling December holiday,” said Airport Director Alan Murphy. “Thanksgiving
was extremely busy and we expect comparable passenger levels into the
New Year,” noted Murphy.
Passengers are asked to plan ahead this holiday period and we encourage
you to share these helpful tips with your readers and viewers:
- Arrive at the Airport at least 1 ½ hours
prior to your flight departure to allow ample time for parking and
to complete
check-in
and the security screening process.
- Terminal parking garages are accessible from the Departure (Upper)
Level only. Be prepared to have your car searched by Airport Police
Services.
- Terminal parking is available in A1, A2,
B1 and B2 ($1 per hour, maximum $17 per day), as well as convenient
curbside Valet Parking
($23 for the first 24-hour period or portion thereof. Rates for vehicles
parked longer than 24-hours are $5 per hour, with a maximum of $23
each additional 24-hour period).
- The Main Street Lot opens at 4:30 a.m. and
has the lowest daily parking rate ($1 per hour, $12 per day) with
complimentary shuttle
service to the Terminal every 15 minutes.
- Only one carry-on bag and one personal item
(such as a purse, briefcase, laptop, and diaper bag) are permitted
through screening.
All other
bags or personal items must be checked-in as regular baggage.
- Place film in your carry-on luggage because
baggage screening equipment may damage undeveloped film.
- Do not wrap gifts - they are subject to search,
even if placed in your checked baggage.
- All carry-on items (including cell phones,
lap-tops, and film) will be x-rayed.
- Only ticketed passengers will be allowed
beyond the security checkpoints.
- Curbside parking is for the immediate loading
and unloading of passengers only. No unattended vehicles are permitted.
- Visitors can help avoid roadway congestion
by parking in the Terminal garages when picking up passengers ($1
per hour) instead
of circling
the roadway.
- Be prepared to show government-issued photo
identification when checking in for your flight.
- Please check with your airline for updated
flight information and confirm your reservations 24 to 48 hours in
advance.
Also, make sure to visit www.TSATravelTips.US for additional travel
tips before you leave for the Airport. Finally, for the most up-to-date
information, please visit the Airport’s Web site at www.ocair.com,
or call 949.252.5200.
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