TRAVEL
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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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