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BWI Airport
Soars in Satisfaction, Convenience
B
altimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Once in the area, travelers have easy access to both Baltimore and
regularly gets top marks in passenger satisfaction surveys for Washington with Amtrak and MARC commuter trains. Convenient
easy access, a variety of dining and shopping choices, and and frequent shuttle buses take rail travelers to and from their airport
recreational opportunities. Despite becoming busier every year, with gates. Baltimore’s Light Rail also serves BWI with routes into the city
more fl ights and more airlines, BWI maintains its customer-fi rst attitude. and beyond.
Located just nine miles south of Baltimore—and 32 miles from Washington BWI has been regularly setting new monthly passenger records for
—BWI off ers travelers more than 650 fl ights daily to and from cities the past three years. More than 27 million passengers used the airport
across the U.S., as well as Toronto, Reykjavik and Punta Cana, among its in 2018. Southwest is by far the biggest and most active carrier, but
13 international destinations. BWI welcomed Frontier Airlines as a new United, Delta, Spirit and American airlines have a signifi cant presence
carrier and announced direct fl ights to Sarasota, FL via Allegiant Air. at BWI as well. Getting here is easier than you might think.
Work Out, Relax
& Play at BWI
For passengers with time on their hands,
BWI off ers a variety of experiences and
activities:
• Catch a quiet moment in the
MEDITATION room.
• Fit in a WORKOUT at ROAM Fitness
• Rent a bike and ride the 12.5-mile trail on
the airport’s perimeter.
• Follow the CARDIO trail inside the airport
for a 20-minute exercise break.
• Go to the OBSERVATION DECK for some
fresh air and a better view of what’s coming
and going.
• Sample the fl avors of the Chesapeake—
among the airport’s 50 eateries are several
that serve authentic MARYLAND SEAFOOD ,
including, of course, crab cakes, and locally
brewed beer.
• Entertain the youngsters at one of BWI’s
PLAY AREAS .
With all this to do, you may never want to leave
the airport. But remember, much more awaits
you in Baltimore.
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