November 25, 2008

Charlotte, NC -- Planning on traveling from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) this Thanksgiving? the Airport and its parking areas will be congested, so make sure to plan ahead, with Smart Park, the Airport's parking program.

Parking
CLT encourages all passenger to plan ahead and Smart Park:

• Know your ABC's ...
  A = Ample Parking Available
  B = Be Prepared, Allow Time to Park
  C = Congested Parking Conditions, Expect Delays
• Know the number, know the website. For up-to-date parking availability, call 704-359-5555 or visit www.charlotteairport.com, at which maps are also available.
• Know your options ...
  • Hourly Parking              Free for the first 30 minutes
                                          $  1.00 per 30 minutes
                                          $16.00 Daily Maximum
  • Daily Parking                 $ 1.00 per hour
                                          $  6.00 Daily Maximum
  • Remote Parking             $  6.00 Daily Maximum
  • Long-Term Parking        $  6.00 Daily Maximum
  • Business Valet               $ 10.00 Daily Maximum
    Don't want to search for a parking space? Just drop your vehicle off with the valet representative and take a 5-minute ride to the Ticketing level. Upon your return, catch the bus on the Ticketing level and return to pick up your vehicle.
  • Curbside Valet                 $19.00 Daily Maximum
    Simply drop your vehicle off at the end of the Ticketing level with the valet representative. Upon your return, come back to Curbside Valet to pick up your vehicle.
  • Overflow lots are open when all other parking lots are at capacity for a one-time $10 fee.
• Get dropped off at the Airport, carpool, ride CATS, or use one of the many taxi and ground transportation companies serving the Airport.
• Use the Airport's free Cell Phone lot, located on Rental Car Road and simply tell your party to call you on your cell when they arrive and head to the curbside once you get the call.
• Please remember that only immediate loading and unloading are permitted on the curbside. it is prohibited to leave vehicles unattended on Ticketing or Baggage Claim levels. If your vehicle is left attended, it will be ticketed and towed.
• If you are picking up loved ones and want to great them in the terminal, take advantage of free parking in the Hourly decks. The first 30 minutes in the Hourly decks are free.

Departing

• Checkpoint queue lines may be adjusted to accommodate the anticipated crowds. Play close attention to signage directing you to the proper queue lines.
• Check with your airline for up-to-date baggage size and packing information. Be aware of specific oversize/overweight baggage rules. Additional fees could be applicable.
• Obtain boarding pass online, saving time at the Airport. please check your airline's website for more details.
• Obtain specific information about Charlotte Douglas International Airport by visiting our website, or by calling CDIAL, the Airport's automated phone information at 704-359-4910.
• To get  up-to-date flight information, call 704-359-DATA (3282).