News
Release
December 22, 2003
JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT EXPECTS A BUSY HOLIDAY SEASON
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Ana, CA –
John Wayne Airport officials are expecting a busy holiday travel season
this year. Coming off a record November that saw passenger levels increase
over 15% from the same period last year, officials expect approximately
475,000 passengers to pass through the Airport during this busy travel
period.
“It’s that time of year again,” said Airport Director Alan Murphy. “The
holiday season is upon us and along with the eggnog, mistletoe, and New
Year celebrations, people are taking to the skies as part of their holiday
plans,” stated Murphy.
“Holiday travelers should anticipate a very busy airport and allow themselves
at least 2 ½ hours prior to their flight to allow ample time to
park their car, check baggage, and get through security screening,” noted
Murphy.
“Morning hours at John Wayne Airport are expected to be especially busy.”
The Airport would like to offer holiday travelers the following tips
to increase the convenience, speed and reliability of their visit to
John Wayne Airport this holiday season:
JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT TRAVEL TIPS
Tip #1 - Allow Yourself Adequate Time.
Be sure to arrive at the Airport at least 2 ½ hours prior to
your scheduled flight. You will need the time to navigate increased traffic
and heavy crowds.
Tip #2 - Limit Carry-On Baggage.
During the holiday season, most flights are filled to capacity. Overhead
storage is at a premium. Limit your carry-on to one bag and one personal
item such as a purse, briefcase, laptop or diaper bag.
Tip #3 – Don’t Pre-Wrap Holiday Gifts.
All gifts that have been wrapped may be subject to search (both checked
luggage and carry-on baggage.)
Tip #4 – Be Prepared For Screening.
All carry-on items (including cell phones, lap-tops and film) will be
x-rayed. Since baggage-screening equipment may damage film, place it
in your carry-on luggage.
Tip #5 – Be Prepared To Show Photo Identification.
Bring both your boarding pass or ticket and a government-issued photo
ID. Children under the age of 18 do not require an ID.
Tip #6 – Be Prepared To Have Your Vehicle Inspected.
All vehicles entering Airport parking structures are subject to search
by Airport Police Services.
Tip #7 – Before You Leave For The Airport, Call Your Airline to Double
Check Flight Times.
Don’t leave for the Airport until you’ve called your
airline to double-check your flight times. It will save you a lot of
headaches if you happen to find out your flight is leaving two or three
hours late….or worse, cancelled. Tip #8 – Make Sure To Thoroughly Check Your Luggage.
Make sure to thoroughly check your luggage to avoid mistakenly carrying
on prohibited items. For more information on prohibited items check the
Transportation Security Administration website at: http://www.tsa.gov/public/interapp/editorial/editorial_1012.xml.
Tip #9 – Avoid Airport Roadway Traffic.
Visitors can help avoid roadway congestion by parking in the Terminal
garages when picking up passengers ($1 per hour) rather than circling
the roadway.
Tip #10 – Visit JWA’s Website To Help Plan Your Trip.
Visit the John Wayne Airport website at www.ocair.com to help plan your
trip. It contains valuable information regarding alternative options,
parking, passenger services, airlines, flight schedules, Airport news
and a map of the Terminal.
PARKING INFORMATION
Terminal parking is available in A1, A2, B1 & 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 opens at 4:30 a.m. and has the lowest
daily parking rates ($1 per hour, $12 per day) with complimentary shuttle
service to the Terminal every 15 minutes.
– SNA –
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