TRAVEL
TIPS
ONLINE BOOKING WITH PRICELINE AND EVENT CALENDARS THROUGH AIRPORT WEBSITES
You can now book special discounted travel packages , hotels , rental cars and flights through the www . flydulles . com and www . flyreagan . com websites . Find the “ Book ” icon on our websites to start your search . Customers can also access a local calendar of events for ideas on things to do in the area .
SLEEPBOX LOUNGE
Dulles International is proud to be the first US airport to welcome Sleepbox Lounge . Sleepbox Lounges are compact rooms with furniture where you have privacy to work , relax , and recharge . Each of the 16 Sleepbox Lounge rooms are soundproof for optimal working and sleeping conditions and provide enough space to relax , take a nap or work while you are at the airport . Customers can control the temperature , lighting , aromas , sound and music once inside the Sleepbox Lounge . Customers can reserve via the Sleepbox mobile app or at the Sleepbox reception desk . Sleepbox will be located in Concourse A on the Aerotrain mezzanine level ( the level above the Aerotrain A Station platform ). Sleepbox Lounge will open in Summer 2018 .
HOW TO PACK LIGHT
When travelling , do you like to carry your whole wardrobe ? Well , traveling with just a carry-on can change your whole travel experience . Only pack must have items and skip the rest . Depending on the length of your trip , only pack for a week and re-wear your clothes . If you have a bulky sweater or jacket , wear it on the plane and only bring one extra pair of shoes .
Remember , there are rules for carry-on baggage . The dimensions can be no larger than 22 ” x 14 ” x 9 ” and liquids must be in a clear quart-sized bag and no larger than 3.4 fl oz ( 100 ml ) each , and these must be packed in your luggage . Airlines allow you one personal item that will fit under your seat , such as a purse or duffle bag .
HOW TO HANDLE WEATHER DELAYS
We ’ ve all been there ; your flight has been delayed or worse , cancelled , due to weather . Knowing more about what options you may have is an important step to getting your travel itinerary back on track . Here ’ s what to do .
1 . Know the Customer Service phone number for your airline and download the airline app to your mobile device . Having the app will help you to rebook your flight . 2 . Be flexible . If your plans are disrupted , switching to another airport close by or connecting may be worth it . For instance , if flying from DCA to TPA ( Tampa ) but your flight was cancelled , an option might be IAD to MCO ( Orlando ) and renting a car . Also consider being added to the standby list for your airline if your itinerary is for a later flight . 3 . Carry-on — make sure if you have a carry-on bag , you keep your essential items in there ( medications , baby supplies , travel documents ). 4 . And remember , most airlines do not cover hotel stays or meals during weather delays . This is a great time to explore the shops and dining options throughout both IAD and DCA .
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