DATE: November 17, 2016
MEDIA CONTACT: Greg Meyer, Public Information Officer
Broward County Aviation Department
PHONE: 954-359-6116
EMAIL: gmeyer@broward.org
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Approximately 600,000 travelers are expected to fly in and out of Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) during the Thanksgiving holiday. The holiday period runs from Tuesday, November 22nd, to Monday, November 28th, 2016. The Broward County Aviation Department anticipates an average of 85,000 passengers a day during the seven-day travel period. This is an estimated nine percent increase in passengers compared to the same period last year. Aviation officials expect the busiest travel day to be Sunday, November 27, with almost 100,000 passengers travelling through FLL.
PARKING:
Before arriving at the airport, consider downloading the free FLL Airport App which offers details about parking, flights, and restaurant options. Take advantage of the new smart parking technology to locate the nearest spaces. In the garage driving lanes, look at the monitor for the number of open spaces in each aisle. Then look down the aisle for the green light indicating an open parking space.
SunPass Plus is available in all of the Airport's parking facilities. Travelers can use SunPass Plus as a convenient way to pay for parking using a SunPass transponder. The traveler must use a SunPass Plus lane to enter and exit for the account to be charged. With SunPass Plus entry, no ticket is required.
FLL has a variety of parking options. Travelers may choose from Hourly Parking in the garages ($36/day), Curbside Valet ($25/day), Daily Parking in the garages ($15/day), or Airport Economy Parking ($7.50/day). Travelers should allow extra time for parking during this holiday period.
Airport Economy Parking, located west of the Airport, has more than 4,010 available spaces. Shuttle buses run every 15 minutes to bring passengers to and from the terminals. To access the Airport Economy Parking located at 2755 S.W. 42nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, take Griffin Road just west of I-95 to Anglers Avenue, turn right, and follow the signs.
Curbside Valet Parking is available at Terminals 1, 2, and 4 (Departures Level). For more information, you may contact them at 954-359-8108. Auto detailing is available through curbside valet. Contact SP+ Parking for details on services at 954-359-0200.
PICKUP/DROP OFF:
The Cell Phone Waiting Area is located under the main entrance roadway to the airport. As you enter the airport on the main entrance roadway, stay in the left lanes, follow the sign to All Parking, and bear left. Then follow the signs to the Cell Phone Waiting Area. This road will bring you around the Rental Car Center to the Cell Phone Waiting Area. If the free Cell Phone Waiting Area is full, please proceed to our Hourly Parking of the garage. Short-term parking is available for $1 per 20 minutes.
Please remember that the curbside areas are for immediate pickup and drop-off only. Unattended vehicles will be ticketed and towed. During peak evening hours, consider meeting your passengers on the upper level. The lower level roadway is frequently congested during evening hours.
REMINDERS:
Travelers can tune into the Airport Radio Station, 1670 AM, for current information on available parking. The station can be received approximately two miles from the airport.
FLL offers the TSA Pre-Check Program at our security checkpoints. Please visit their website to learn more about the program and how it works.
If you are a Traveler With a Disability or have a medical condition, you can plan ahead with TSA Cares or call their toll free helpline at 1-855-787-2227 to enhance your airport experience.
We remind all passengers to arrive two hours early for domestic flights and three hours early for international flights. Remember the Transportation Security Administration 3-1-1 liquid rules for carry-on's = 3 ounce bottle or less (by volume); 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. Call your airline or check their web site for the latest information on flight status.
About Broward's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The Aviation Department is a self-supporting department of Broward County Board of County Commissioners. FLL is located in South Florida in the heart of Greater Fort Lauderdale's Gold Coast. The Airport is ranked 21st in the United States in total passenger traffic and 15th in domestic origin and destination passengers. With more than 700 flights a day, the Airport offers nonstop service to more than 70 U.S. cities and international service to Canada, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Mexico, Latin American and Europe. The Aviation Department also operates the North Perry Airport, a general aviation airport for private and charter aircraft operators. Call 954-359-6100 for more information. For updates on airport programs and services, follow us on Twitter@FLLFlyer, like us on Facebook or visit fll.net
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