As holiday travelers arrive at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), they face crowded parking garages. On Wednesday, officials announced that at least one garage was full, with others expected to fill up soon. Many travelers are seen driving around, struggling to find parking before their flights.
Airport officials are encouraging holiday travelers to use rideshare services instead of driving, as parking will likely become even more difficult throughout the day. This advice aims to reduce the stress of finding a spot during peak travel times. For those who still want to drive, FLL is providing real-time parking updates on social media. Long-term parking costs $20 per day, while short-term parking costs $36 per day, as reported by Local 10 News.
With a forecast of more than 740,000 passengers passing through between November 26 and December 2, the decline from last year's projection is a modest 2% but still places immense pressure on the airport's facilities during the Thanksgiving season. FLL CEO Mark Gale expressed gratitude for "our airport guests, employees, and business partners" and wished everyone a "safe and happy Thanksgiving," as per a statement reported by BocaNewsNow.com.
To handle the crowd, FLL has shared travel tips, such as arriving early and using curbside valet or off-site overflow parking, as on-site garages may fill up quickly. Travelers might need to park off-site and take a shuttle to the terminals, which could add 45 to 60 minutes to their trip. These tips and more can be found on FLL's free airport app or social media updates, as the airport works to manage the busy travel season, as pointed out by BocaNewsNow.com.
