DFW AIRPORT, Texas,
May 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport kicked off the summer travel
season by offering up to seven (7) free days of Terminal Parking to
the first one thousand customers that enter designated ticket-only
lanes at the North and South entry plazas on Friday, May 27. The vouchers were distributed on
a first-come, first-served basis and will be valid through
11:59 p.m. on September 10.
The Airport projects 18.4 million customers will fly through the
Airport during the summer travel period, an expected 2.4% increase
over last year. The summer travel season runs from
June 1 through August 31, and DFW is
encouraging customers to arrive two (2) hours prior to their posted
flight departure time to ensure the best possible experience.
DFW Airport will have Guest and
Luggage Assistance available in all Terminals for travelers on
May 27, May
28 and May 30.
"We want to make sure customers have a smooth travel experience
through DFW Airport, and with our
parking promotion we hope to share a little summer joy," said
Ken Buchanan, executive vice
president of Revenue Management for DFW
Airport. "Customers will see that we have unveiled
significant updates inside the terminals and also to the DFW Mobile
App as part of our ongoing effort to elevate the travel experience
at DFW. The 18 million customers we will host this summer
will certainly encounter even more great shopping, dining and
services to make their trip through DFW as enjoyable as
possible."
Along with up to seven days of free parking, DFW's summer
travelers can also enjoy these new additions for shopping and
dining throughout the Airport:
- Café Izmir – Mediterranean tapas restaurant near gate D12
- Dylan's Candy Bar – candy store near gate D17
- Camille's Ice Cream – Custom made ice cream shop near gate
E17
- Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse – Famous Texas barbecue restaurant
near gate E13
- Marshall-Rousso – women's accessories store near gate E12
- The Love Shack – Chef Tim Love's
Fort Worth burger joint near gate
E11
- Southwest News – newsstand near gate E14 (pre-security)
- Garrett Popcorn – Famous Chicago popcorn near gate B29
- Rodeo Bar – Western-themed bar near gate B32
To ensure a smoother summer travel experience, DFW recommends
the following travel tips:
- Download the DFW Mobile App to access tailored information for
your particular journey through DFW, including intuitive wayfinding
functionalities, interactive maps, custom flight information, and
simple yet powerful search capabilities. The DFW Mobile App
(version 3.2) now features seven (7) languages (including English,
Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and
Traditional Chinese), news and weather alerts on the home screen,
enhanced flight search with autocomplete functionality, an enhanced
geo-enhanced "shops, dine and services" feature, improved parking
information, activity suggestions for flight delays, Skylink
locators, social media connectors, and overall improved offline
use.
- Park closer, faster and smarter by using DFW Parking. With
Valet, Terminal, Express and Remote Parking options available, DFW
has a choice for every traveler. Learn more at
www.dfwairport.com/parking.
- Speed through the security process by joining trusted traveler
programs such as TSA PreCheck® or Global Entry, available from the
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the U.S. Customs
and Border Protection, respectively. To enroll, visit www.TSA.gov
or www.CBP.gov.
- Pack lightly and remember 3-1-1. Security rules require that
liquids in carry-on bags should be in containers of no more than 3
ounces, packaged in a one-quart bag, with no more than one bag
allowed per person.
About Dallas Fort Worth
International Airport:
Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW)
Airport warmly welcomes more than 64 million customers along
their journey every year, elevating DFW to a status as one of the
most frequently visited superhub airports in the world. DFW
customers can choose among 156 domestic and 55 international
nonstop destinations worldwide. DFW is elevating the customer
experience with modernized facilities and updated amenities, as
well as through a $2.7 billion
Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program to renovate its four
original terminal buildings. Centered between its owner
cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, DFW also serves as a major
economic generator for the North
Texas region, producing over $37
billion in economic impact each year by connecting people
through business and leisure travel. For more information, visit
the DFW website, download the official DFW Airport Mobile App for
iOS and Android devices, or follow DFW on social media.
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