It’s exciting to travel, but finding parking at the airport can be a challenge. Parking at airports is not so exciting. With a little planning, however, you can park easily and concentrate on your exciting adventure.
Here are some tips that will make your trip to the airport parking easy and affordable, whether you’re on a weekend getaway with friends or for business.
Book your place in advance.
Imagine this: It’s the morning before your flight, and you’re not walking to the gate. Instead, you’re watching the minutes tick away as the packed lots are circling. Do not be that traveller.
Reserving your parking space in advance can help you avoid stress, especially when traveling during busy periods like holiday seasons or March Break.
You can book online or through their app with services like Park’N Fly. This national airport parking provider serves travellers in major hubs, including Ottawa. It not only guarantees you a parking spot but also offers discounts on standard rates.
Travel tip: CAA Members can reserve parking spots with Park’N Fly via the Park’N Fly website or app. Save 10% on the online discounted rate when you use your membership number. Did you forget to make a booking? Show your membership card and get 25% off the posted rates.
Consider security features
When choosing a parking area, prioritise your car’s safety. Search for a well-lit and monitored lot with staff on site and features such as frequent monitoring. These features will give you extra peace of mind when you are away.
Checking flight status before departure
It’s a good idea to check your flight status before leaving for the airport. Weather, mechanical problems, and other unforeseeable circumstances can cause flights to be cancelled, delayed, or rescheduled. You can avoid arriving at the airport when you find that your flight has been pushed back by a few hours and you have to wait in the terminal.
You can stay up to date with airlines. You can download their app to get real-time alerts on gate changes, boarding time, and baggage claims. When booking, you can check their website for updates or sign up to receive email or text notifications.
Arrive early and avoid the rush.
It’s a good idea to allow yourself plenty of time to get to the airport, even if you have a confirmed reservation. As you check if you have packed your passport or are caught in unexpected traffic, you can lose valuable time. Arriving early in the parking lot allows you to park, collect your belongings, and then head to the terminal at a relaxed pace.
If you’re using Park’N Fly as a service, you can take shuttles from and to the terminal so that you don’t need to rush to carry your bags. The shuttles are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Take a picture of your parking space.
Take a photo of the parking space, along with any nearby markers or signs, before you leave. It’s easy to lose track of where you parked in an airport parking lot, especially on long trips. A photo or quick note on your phone will save you both time and frustration when you return.
Use technology for a simplified process.
The last thing you need to do when leaving or returning home is Search for your pre-paid parking tickets. Download the airport parking application to streamline the process. This will make it easier to enter and exit the parking lot so that you can concentrate on making it to your gate (or home) on time.
The Park’N Fly App, for example, makes it simple to manage parking reservations, book parking instantly, and scan yourself into the lot.
Changes to partners and/or promotions may occur without prior notice. Conditions may apply.
The eligibility for Park’N Fly Reward program benefits will be determined based on the Member’s tier.
A valid membership is required at the time of purchase in participating stores or online (where applicable). Per Member and visit, one offer is available. No cash value. Offer is calculated on the pre-tax price and cannot be combined with other promotions or offers unless specified otherwise. Discounts are applied after other discounts, pre-tax and all other applicable discounts. The offer may be discontinued or changed without prior notice. Trademarks, registered trademarks, and other intellectual property are owned by their respective owners. Other restrictions and conditions might apply. When the member number is entered into the reservation discount field of www.parknfly.ca or the Park’N Fly App, 10% off the online rate will be applied to daily and weekly airport park reservations. Save 25% on the posted rates for drive-up parking when you present your Member card to the checkout without making a reservation. Details are available at Park’N Fly. Taxes and surcharges will be added to all rates and surcharges. Offers cannot be combined. Aeroplan points are not accepted for this offer. Offers and/or partners are subject to change at any time. Conditions may apply. The discount is not valid at Park’N Fly Montreal and Edmonton. Please get in touch with us if you need assistance with the Park’N Fly App or Park’N Fly Rewards Program.
