DFW AIRPORT, Texas,
March 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- Fresh off a winter storm that brought 3.5 inches of snow and ice
yesterday, DFW Airport today is
back at full capacity and launching its spring break travel season.
Spring break is anticipated to bring more than 3.2 million
travelers to the Airport, an increase of 1.4% over last year.
Customers who visit DFW Airport
during spring break from March 6 through
March 23rd will experience new concessions and may also
enjoy expanded customer service available by electronic
communications and extra helpers in the terminals.
"There's no doubt we are all eager for a spring break getaway,"
said Sean Donohue, CEO of DFW
Airport. "With the expected increase in spring break
travelers, we have added extra help and support in the
parking garages, at curbsides and in the terminals for the four
busiest travel days, one of which is expected today. Our teams of
customer service representatives, Airport Ambassadors, social media
team and more will be ready to help customers find their way around
and answer questions. Once inside, customers will find more new
concessions to help make their travel experience at DFW a great
start to their spring break."
Kicking off spring break on March
6 & 7, the Airport will deploy a customer service
response team for those two days which will be monitoring social
media, telephone and email systems to quickly respond to customer
inquiries. DFW is looking for customers to share their
experiences using the Twitter hashtag #dfwspringbreak.
For spring break, DFW will also deploy complimentary luggage
porters for who will be stationed at every terminal on March 6, 7, 14 and 15.
In the first few weeks of 2015, DFW has opened a number of new
concessions outlets for customers to enjoy. New eateries to
sample include UFood Grill (B41), Genghis
Grill (E33), Peet's Coffee & Tea (E18), Wendy's (E33)
and Lick (E33). Shoppers will find delights available at new
retail outlets like L'Occitane (A19), Amazon Kindle (B20 &
D24), iStore (A20 & D21), Benefit Cosmetics (A13 & C28),
Essie Nail Polish (D24), Gas Monkey Garage (E22), Lone Star
Attitude (E34) and Southwest News (E38 landside).
Customers who fly in and out of Terminal E are encouraged to
park in Express South Parking while a portion of that terminal's
parking facility is under construction. With special
"trunk-to-Terminal E" shuttle service running 24 hours, passengers
can park in Express South for only $11 per day, and take an express bus right to
Terminal E and avoid driving in terminal traffic. With Express
South parking, customers will enjoy a less than five-minute ride,
luggage assistance, complimentary bottled water and newspapers, and
up-to-date flight information. Visit
www.DFWAirport.com/ParkExpress_South for more information. Terminal
E is home to nine airlines including Air Canada, Alaska Airlines,
Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines,
United Airlines, US Airways and WestJet.
Before heading out to DFW
Airport, travelers are encouraged to take advantage of the
following travel tips to ensure a relaxing and stress-free
experience this spring break:
- Leave early and arrive at DFW at least two hours before your
flight time to ensure ample time to park, check-in, clear security,
and arrive at your departure gate.
- Download the free, new-and-improved DFW Airport Mobile App
(Version 2.0), which includes a host of added new conveniences,
such as updated parking options, voice concierge, a restaurant /
shop finder, customizable weather information, up-to-date flight
tracker, and more.
- Park closer, faster and smarter by utilizing one of the
Airport's four parking options, including DFW Airport Valet,
Terminal, Express and Remote. Learn more at
www.dfwairport.com/parking/.
About Dallas / Fort Worth
(DFW) International Airport
Located halfway between the cities of Dallas and Fort
Worth, Texas, Dallas / Fort
Worth International Airport (DFW) is the world's third
busiest, hosting 1,850 flights a day and serving more than 62
million customers a year. DFW
Airport provides nonstop service to 148 domestic and 54
international destinations. A major economic driver for the
Dallas/Fort Worth region,
DFW Airport generates about
$32 billion in economic impact each
year. For the latest news, real-time flight information, parking
availability, or further details regarding the many services
provided at DFW International Airport, visit www.DFWAirport.com or
download the Official DFW Airport Mobile App for Apple iOS and
Android devices.
(re)defining DFW International Airport
DFW International Airport's $2.69
billion Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program (TRIP) is
(re)defining first class for this global gateway. For the
latest details regarding TRIP, visit
www.DFWAirport.com/redefine.
Follow DFW International Airport
On:
www.Twitter.com/DFWAirport
www.YouTube.com/user/DFWIntlAirport
www.Facebook.com/DFWAirport
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