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BWI On-Time Rate 2nd-Highest in U.S.

Baltimore Sun - July 8, 2008
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport had the second-highest on-time arrival rate in May of the nation's 32 busiest airports, according to data released yesterday by the Department of Transportation. BWI, where arriving flights were on time an average of 86.7 percent of the time in May, ranked second to Salt Lake City, where flights were on-time 88.7 percent of the time.

TSA is Trying to Reduce the Hassle Factor

After unveiling the new Checkpoint Evolution prototype at Baltimore-Washington International Airport, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Michael Chertoff announced additional improvements aimed at strengthening aviation security while decreasing the hassle factor for travelers. Among the key improvements, DHS is providing airlines more flexibility to allow passengers to check in remotely who have been unable to do so because they have a name similar to someone on a watch list.
Additionally, DHS is providing greater clarity on the types of identification that will be accepted at checkpoints in the U.S. Beginning May 26, federal or state-issued photo ID will be accepted if it contains: name, date of birth, gender, expiration date and a tamper-resistant feature. Standardizing the list of accepted documents better aligns TSA with other DHS components and REAL ID benchmarks.

BWI Airmall Lands Talie & Panda Express

The Airmall at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport now has more options for buying jewelry and food.

Talie, which features sterling silver jewelry and giftware, opened in Concourses C and D. The chain also has a location in Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

National restaurant chain Panda Express, which offers dishes such as orange chicken, fried rice and spring rolls, opened in the Concourse B Food Court. Panda Express has 1,108 restaurants covering 37 states and Puerto Rico.

Talie is open every day from 5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Panda Express will be open Sunday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

BWI Marshall Adds Real-Time Flight Tracker and Weather Displays

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport has installed several flight tracker and weather display monitors throughout the passenger terminal. The monitors, located alongside traditional airport flight information display systems (FIDS), provide a real-time, visual image of air traffic and weather conditions. Customers can use the new technology to see up-the-minute flight and weather information.

The new monitors present maps and up-to-the-minute graphical information including the airline and the flight number for commercial flights arriving and departing BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. Arriving flights are shown in red, while departures appear blue. Current U.S. weather radar information is also displayed on the monitors, adjacent to the flight data. The flight tracker and weather information are important tools for the more than 20 million annual passengers traveling through BWI Marshall Airport.

Express For Less Parking Sale through September 1, 2008!

Until September 1, 2008 BWI is offering $9 a day rate for parking at the Express Parking lot. Enjoy carside to curbside shuttle service and luggage assistance every time you use the lot. Visit www.bwiexpressserviceparking.com for details and coupon.

BWI is Wi-Fi Accessible

The high-speed Wi-Fi network at BWI is now operational in all secure areas, concourses A/B, C, D, and E of the airport as well as the Observation Gallery. Travelers can purchase either a daily or monthly plan from Boingo Wireless for their internet access services.

BWI Shop and Dine -- Regular Mall Pricing Guaranteed!

New on BWI's website, patrons can access the recently published Shop and Dine Guide. The guide provides a directory of shops, restaurants and services featured throughout the BWI terminal. Additionally, a map is provided for appropriate navigation to points of interest.

BWI's concession program guarantees "Mall Pricing" meaning you will pay no more for goods and services at our shops and restaurants than you would pay locally. BAA manages BWI's concessions program and questions can be directed to 1-800-ITS-FAIR (487-3247) or connections@baausa.com

Click here to choose a downloadable PDF of either the A/B Councourse Dining guide or the C/D/E Concourse guide.

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