News
Release
November 21, 2003
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY TRAVEL TIPS
Santa
Ana, CA –
In anticipation of the nation’s most heavily traveled holiday weekend,
John Wayne Airport (SNA) offers the following tips to help travelers prepare
for a safe and enjoyable holiday travel experience.
Last year, nearly 112,000 passengers passed through the Thomas F. Riley
Terminal during the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend (Wednesday through Sunday)
and air carriers at John Wayne Airport have indicated they are expecting
significant passenger volume this year. The busiest travel days are still
expected to be Wednesday, November 26 and Sunday, November 30, but travelers
should be aware of an expanded travel window this season with holiday
passengers traveling in higher than normal volumes between Friday, November
21 and Monday, December 1 for their Thanksgiving Holiday.
“Proper travel planning can be the most important element to a
successful and relaxing holiday season. Be sure to allow yourself ample
time to make your flight,” said Airport Director Alan Murphy. This
planning begins with allowing yourself adequate time to get to the airport,
park, check your luggage and complete the screening process.
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 2 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
($20 for the first 24-hour period or portion thereof. Rates for vehicles
parked longer than 24-hours is $4 per hour, with a maximum of $20 each
additional 24-hour period).
- The Main Street Parking Lot is more popular with holiday travelers
and is usually full by Wednesday night or Thursday morning. 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, 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 new baggage screening
equipment may damage undeveloped film.
- Do not wrap gifts, as they are subject to search.
- 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.
For additional information, please visit the Airport’s Web site
at www.ocair.com, or call 949.252.5200. For more travel tips and a complete
list of items which are prohibited and permitted through screening, please
visit the Transportation Security Administration’s Web site at
– SNA – |
