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Contact: Jenny Wedge
(949) 252-5182 (office)
(888) 210-6301 (pager)

SANTA ANA, Calif. – In anticipation of one of the nation’s most heavily traveled holiday periods, John Wayne Airport (JWA) reminds travelers to plan ahead and arrive early at the Airport to ensure a safe and enjoyable travel experience. The Airport has experienced record passenger levels this year and expects a busy travel period over the Christmas and New Year holidays.

The busiest travel days are expected to be Friday, December 21 and Wednesday, December 26, but travelers should be aware of an expanded travel window with holiday passengers traveling in higher than normal volumes between Thursday, December 20 and Wednesday, January 2.

JWA offers the following travel tips:

1. Plan ahead – arrive two (2) hours prior to your flight departure time to find parking, check in with your airline and go through security screening. For flight information or more information about John Wayne Airport, log on to www.ocair.com or call 949.252.5200.

2. Pack Smart – know what items are accepted or prohibited through security and on the aircraft. Check www.tsa.gov for more information. As a reminder, gifts should not be wrapped as they are subject to search, even if placed in checked baggage. The TSA liquid restrictions remain in place; bottled water and liquids above 3 oz. are prohibited through security screening.

3. Parking – 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 parking status and availability, call 949.252.5200.

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John Wayne Airport (SNA) is a self-supporting enterprise, owned and operated by the County of Orange, and serves more than nine million passengers annually and is governed by the five-member Orange County Board of Supervisors.