Spring Break Travel Season Kicks Off at RDU
RDU Airport, NC – This weekend marks the beginning of the spring break travel season for area colleges and universities. During the next three weeks, Raleigh-Durham International Airport will see increased passenger parking activity. As always, travelers area advised to check in early and be in the boarding area at least 45 minutes prior to your flight departure.
Tips to keep in mind during the 2005 spring travel season include:
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Follow signs toRDU's main parking entrance for all parking spaces within walking distance of the terminals. RDU offers 11,700 parking spaces between the terminals. Remote parking is also available in Park & Ride Lots 3 and 4. Electronic signs will guide motorists.
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Use airlines' automated kiosks to speed up the check-in process. Most airlines at RDU feature kiosks at their ticket counters. Passengers will need a credit card to use the kiosks. No charges are made. The credit card is used only to identify the passenger.
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Obtain boarding pass before proceeding to security checkpoint. All passengers must have a boarding pass to enter the checkpoint area. Boarding passes can be obtained on many airline web sites, at airline's kiosks or the ticketing counter.
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Leave bags unlocked. The federal government is now screening all checked luggage and asks passengers to leave their bags unlocked.
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) now prohibits all lighters both on your person and in carry-on bags.
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Place cell phones, pagers, keys and other metal objects in carry-on bags before proceeding through security checkpoint.
Passengers are reminded that the terminal curb is reserved for active loading and unloading only. The airport's hourly lots are available for drivers picking up or dropping off travelers. Electronic signs will guide motorists to the hourly parking areas.
While RDU offers plenty of parking, travelers can speed their exit by utilizing the Exit Express system of payment. This will speed you on to your destination.
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