Airport Parking News

www.Parctel.com: Ampco System Parking, a wholly owned subsidiary of ABM Industries Incorporated (NYSE:ABM), has been awarded a multiyear, multimillion-dollar contract with Dallas / Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport’s Terminal Link. The contract covers Terminal Link shuttle bus operations utilizing CNG equipped vehicles that transport passengers and guests between all DFW terminals.

“We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with DFW’s Terminal Link,” said Rich Kindorf, president of Ampco System Parking. “Our extensive expertise in managing airport parking operations enables us to provide dependable, efficient and environmentally friendly ground transportation services to meet the needs of one of the busiest airports in the nation,” he added.

“Ampco has and continues to provide excellent service to passengers needing transportation from one terminal to another,” said Armin Cruz, vice president of the parking business unit for DFW. “We are excited about our partnership with Ampco and look forward to working together to provide service that exceeds guest expectation.”

DFW's Terminal Link service provides free transportation between terminals using a fleet of new passenger shuttle vans. The service may be used for passengers needing to transfer to another terminal after they have exited security, and it is ideal for terminal parkers who need to get back to a vehicle parked at another terminal.

Located halfway between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, DFW International Airport is the world's third busiest airport, offering nearly 1,900 flights per day. Serving more than 60 million passengers a year, DFW provides nonstop flights to 133 domestic and 36 international destinations worldwide. For the latest news, real-time flight information, parking availability or further details regarding the services provided at DFW International Airport, visit www.dfwairport.com.

Source: Business Wire

www.Parctel.com: Travelers planning to fly from the Buffalo Niagra Airport are advised that at the present time all of the airport’s parking lots are operating at or near capacity. Until further notice, please consider an alternative method to travel to the airport. You are advised to either have some one drive you or arrive by taxi.

Passengers departing from Buffalo Niagra should plan to be in the terminal two hours before their scheduled departure, particularly during the exceptionally busy times of 5-7:30 a.m., 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m.

www.Parctel.com: From the Sports by Fletch blog:

I was picking up the Bride-to-be from the airport last night and I was doing the circle thing in the terminal parking lot until she called and then I told her where to meet me as I parked to get her in the car. Well as she was walking up, an "Atlanta Police Truck" came up behind me and started honking for me to move. Even though it was obvious I was waiting on the Bride-to-be to get to the car. I was the only car around and she was walking straight towards me. Anyways, this tool bag kept honking and honking, then as I got out to open the trunk and I was FULLY in the pull over lane, I left the door slightly cracked, he honked again, and was pointing towards the AGAIN, SLIGHTLY opened door.
Well of course I had to make a production out of it. I walked around to the door, but before shutting it, I stepped in front of his car to see if he could have KEPT GOING IN HIS LANE without hitting it, and SURE ENOUGH, he could have. I also made a point to look in the other lane that he could have gone into to pass me, and it was empty. I made the swirving motion with my hands so he could see me, and he honked again. What a loser.
Here is my point. He wasn't going to do anything except honk. Really? Is that the ATL Police (airport parking detail)'s best strategy? Honk? That will put people in a good mood. At NO POINT did it appear he was going to get out and do anything. Then I started to think. What could he have done? Given me a ticket for being parked in a temporary parking spot? Give me a ticket for doing NOTHING illegal? Nope. All he COULD Do was honk.
And that got me thinking....who, besides this guy THINK they are so important, but really they DON'T have the power they think they have?

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www.Parctel.com: When handing your vehicle over for valet parking set your odometer to zero. Many vehicles have different trip meters so set the second one to zero. At least you will then have peace of mind that you can check your trip meter for any unauthorised 'joy riding' that may take place whilst your vehicle is safely in the airport parking lot.