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News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 18, 2006

Contact: Jenny Wedge
Pager: (888) 210-6301
Office: (949) 252-5182

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT OFFERS PACKING TIPS AND MORE FOR HOLIDAY TRAVELERS

SANTA ANA, Calif. – After a record high number of travelers during Thanksgiving weekend, John Wayne Airport (JWA) offers travel tips to help ease passengers travel experience during the holidays. Up-to-date security information is available at www.tsa.gov. As a reminder gifts are subject to search, even in checked baggage, and should be packed unwrapped.

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If your flight is scheduled to depart between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., allow a minimum of two (2) hours for parking, check-in and security screening. That includes Saturday and Sunday.

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Quart-size zip-top bag holding 3 ounces or less containers

Please pack your bags with the “3-1-1 On Air Travel” in mind:

 3   Ounces or less size containers of liquid or gel
 1   Quart-size, clear plastic, zip-top bag holding 3 ounces or less containers
 1   Bag per traveler placed separately in the security bin

To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers there are no limits on the amounts of certain liquids, gels and aerosols you may carry through a security checkpoint including baby formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling and all prescription and over-the-counter medications. For a full list of approved items, go to www.tsa.gov.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff will enforce the rule above and the “1+1” rule. That means you are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item – such as a purse, briefcase, laptop computer or diaper bag – through the security screening and onto the aircraft. Remember – no prohibited items in your carry-on luggage. Gifts should not be wrapped as they are subject to search, even if placed in checked baggage. More information about this and a list of prohibited items can be found at www.tsa.gov.

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Passengers are encouraged to seek alternative methods of transportation to and from the Airport, including shuttle and taxi services, public transportation, friends or family. Be prepared and call ahead for parking status at (949) 252-5200.

John Wayne Airport offers a variety of parking options. Terminal parking is available in A1, A2, B1 and B2, as well as via our convenient curbside Valet Parking. Remote parking is available at the Airport’s “ Main Street” lot. Complimentary shuttle service to the Terminal is offered every 15 minutes.

For flight information or more information about John Wayne Airport, log on to www.ocair.com or call 949.252.5200. Check the TSA Web site at www.tsatraveltips.us for questions about security and prohibited items.

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