THANKSGIVING WEEKEND TRAVEL TIPS FOR ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PASSENGE

11/18/2004 12:00 AM

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND TRAVEL TIPS FOR ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PASSENGE

 

Ontario, California (November 18, 2004) - Ontario International Airport (ONT) is expecting a busy travel period this Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The busiest days will be Nov. 24, 25 and 28 when nearly 40,000 travelers are expected to use the airport on each of those days. ONT services approximately 19,000 passengers on an average day.

Airport officials offer the following travel tips:

  • Do not pack or bring prohibited items to the airport. For a complete list of items prohibited in carry-on or checked baggage, visit the Transportation Security Administration website at www.TSATravelTips.us.


  • Travel light. Carry-on baggage is limited to one carry-on bag plus one personal item. Personal items include laptops, purses, backpacks, briefcases, diaper bags and camera cases.


  • Bring a government-issued photo identification for all travelers 18 years and older.


  • Place identification tags in and on all baggage.


  • Put all undeveloped film and videotape, and cameras with film and videotape in carry-on baggage. Checked-baggage screening equipment may damage or destroy undeveloped film and recorded videos.


  • Do not wear clothing, shoes or jewelry that contain metal, which could set off the metal detectors and prolong security screening procedures.


  • Call the airline to learn its baggage policy, including limits on number of pieces, weight and size.


  • Parents and legal custodians can make arrangements with airlines to escort minor children traveling unaccompanied by an adult to and from aircraft boarding gates. Otherwise, only ticketed passengers with a valid boarding pass are allowed beyond passenger screening checkpoints.


  • Call your airline to confirm your flight and to learn how early you should arrive for check-in. Allow sufficient time for parking, transport to the terminals and security screening.


  • If parking your vehicle, store belongings out of view, lock the car and take the parking ticket.


  • While at the airport, watch personal belongings at all times. Do not leave belongings unattended. Airport police will be on the lookout for unattended bags and luggage. Also, be aware of your surroundings. If you see any suspicious activity, call airport police immediately.


  • For more information about traveling through ONT, visit the airport's website at www.lawa.org. The site provides additional travel tips, airport maps, parking rates, courtesy shuttle schedules, a list of authorized taxicab and door-to-door van operators, and driving directions to each of the on-airport parking lots.
"Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest weekends at ONT," said Airport Manager Jens Rivera. "Traveling smart can ensure a safe and efficient experience at the airport. For example, since our more popular parking lots will fill up quickly, it is handy to know our other parking lot options. Parking Lot 5, next to Terminal 4, has guaranteed parking spaces for only $9 dollars a day. The lot is within walking distance to Terminal 4. However, free shuttle service to Terminals 2 and 4 is available every 10 to 12 minutes."

 

ONT is located approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The airport is owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports, a Los Angeles City department which also owns and operates Los Angeles International, Palmdale Regional and Van Nuys Airports.

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