Holiday Travel Tips

Dallas Love Field airport doles out helpful new info for holiday travelers

Holiday travelers will get a tip-off on what's happening inside Love Field.

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For travelers headed to Dallas Love Field, the airport has added a new electronic system that'll tip off drivers to what parking is available where.

Love Field's new parking guidance system has two components: electronic display boards outside the airport that give a glimpse of availability, and electronic signs at the garages listing the number of available parking spaces. The goal of the newly installed devices is to create a seamless system between the airport's four parking options: garages A and B, valet parking, and the Love Connection remote parking lot.

There will be 10 electronic message boards placed around the airport on Mockingbird Lane, Cedar Springs Road, and Harry Hines Boulevard. These large signs will provide key info before travelers reach Love Field. Part of the goal is to encourage use of the remote lot, which offers low-cost parking outside the airport.

Garages A and B have electronic signs at the entrances indicating the number of spots in the garage. Garage B has signs on each level, which makes it easier for travelers to find the available spots. All of the signs inside the garages will update when a car leaves its parking spot.

Garage A is $17 a day; garage B is $13 a day. For alternatives to the garages, there is valet parking and the remote lot.

Valet, priced at $24 a day, is located at the end of the ticketing/check-in hall. The remote lot, with 1,500 spaces priced at $6 per day, is on Harry Hines Boulevard, north of Mockingbird Lane. There will be extra shuttles for the remote parking lot over the holiday season.

The parking guidance system is part of a modernization program that has included the opening of a new centralized concourse with 20 gates, a remodeled lobby, expanded baggage claim, and a new ticketing/check-in hall. Another garage is slated to open in 2018.

Going To Texas

Luxury bus operator launches daily route between Dallas-San Antonio

Photo courtesy of Gogo Charters

Gogo Charters is kicking off its first daily routes.

A charter service for buses, minibuses, and motorcoaches is now launching its first intercity line to major hubs through Central Texas, from San Antonio to Dallas. Gogo Charters is launching a daily luxury bus service meant to "provide a sophisticated alternative to air and rail travel," according to a press release.

The route will stop in San Marcos, Austin, Temple, and Waco along the way. There are also new buses making this journey, offering perks like reclining seats, Wi-Fi, onboard restrooms, and a mobile app with real-time tracking.

For fares and schedule, visit gogocharters.com.

"At GOGO Charters, we're not just offering an alternative to air travel; we're elevating the overall travel experience," said Gogo founder Mark Thronson in a news release. "With decades of expertise in transportation and significant investment in technology, we are delivering a superior, luxury travel experience for our customers. The launch of these routes will make it easier for people to stay connected and for cities to thrive, all while offering a seamless, premium travel option."

Texas is the first area to get connected in the United States, but Gogo operates non-daily services in many cities including Atlanta, Denver, Las Vegas, New Orleans, New York, and more. A blog post by the company sets a timeline of two years for adding more connective daily routes across the country.

As the name suggests, Gogo Charters largely focuses on rentals for group trips like field trips, conferences, and off-site parking shuttles.

According to a spokesperson, GOGO Charters will be launching routes across the State/Country throughout the year. Once they're live, The App will provide access to check schedules, book your ride, meet your ride, and track your trip. Pricing starts at $10 per ride, but will vary based on distance and availability.

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