Expresspark South Lot – Closest Airport Parking Facility from Delaware and Points South!

  • September 23, 2012

  • jon@brandendo.com

Expresspark South Lot – Closest Airport Parking Facility from Delaware and Points South!

Do you take I-95 North to the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)? Did you know that our newest facility –  Expresspark South Lot – is the closest airport parking facility for travelers from Delaware and points South?

Let’s face it, travelling on 95 North to get to the airport is no picnic! And try getting to the airport on an afternoon or evening when there is a Phillies game, an Eagles game, or a concert, and you could end up sitting on I 95 for longer than you’d like! So hop off at Exit 9A – Essington, make a right turn at the first light (291) and a minute later (just a 1/4 mile further) you will be at Expresspark – South Lot!  Our shuttle drivers KNOW the quickest way to the airport, so you don’t need to!

It’s NEW, it’s BEAUTIFUL, and it’s CONVENIENT, and you’ll love our DISCOUNT RATE! Reservations are now available too – at the same discount rate as our coupon rate! Start your next trip off right – at Expresspark – South Lot!

Airfares Increase Today! How You Can Offset The Increase?

  • September 13, 2012

  • jon@brandendo.com

Airfares Increase Today! How You Can Offset The Increase?

Airfares on several major US airlines increased today, led by Southwest Airlines. United, American and Jet Blue quickly followed suit. Because these airlines account for such a large percentage of flights within the US, other airlines are likely to raise fares in the near future. This will be the fifth major airfare increase this year.


So what can you do to offset these increases the next time you fly?  Well, booking as much in advance as possible is a good idea, since no one is suggesting that fares are going down, instead of up, anytime soon. Booking early (like now) may help you avoid further increases in the near future.  Also, look for deals on individual airline websites, and discount codes on their Facebook and Twitter pages.  Although their contracts with online booking agencies like Orbitz, etc. do not allow them to present lower fares on their websites, many airlines offer special promotions and other perks like earning more frequent flier miles, more choices in seating, etc. for flights booked from their websites.

Don’t Connect Through These 10 Airports If You Have a Choice

  • August 27, 2012

  • jon@brandendo.com

Don’t Connect Through These 10 Airports If You Have a Choice

Taking connecting flights as opposed to non-stop flights can save you a lot of money, and give you more options, but delays and missed connections can cause frustration and lots of lost time.

Obviously, if you choose an airline which has a hub in a particular city, you may not be able to avoid that hub airport for connecting flights, but if you do have a choice, avoid the airports on the list below, or at least try not to schedule flights with close connection times..

The Bureau of Transportation statistics recently ranked 29 major US Airports on the basis of percentage of on-time arrivals and departures to come up with a list of the worst airports for connections.  Here is the rundown…

10.  Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport

9.    Washington Dulles International Airport

8.    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

7.    Philadelphia International Airport

6.    O’Hare Intetnational Airport

5.    John F. Kennedy International Airport

4.    Logan International Airport

3.    LaGuardia Airport

2.    San Francisco International Airport

1.    Newark Liberty International Airport

Travel Expenses You May Not Be Expecting!

  • August 8, 2012

  • jon@brandendo.com

Travel Expenses You May Not Be Expecting!

Don’t let hidden expenses catch you by surprise! If you are like most travelers you have a budget for your travel.   When expenses come up that you hadn’t planned for, it can not only be surprising, it can completely blow your budget.  Beware of these common types of fees that you just might not be expecting, and make sure to include them in your budget to avoid unpleasant surprises!

  • Visa Fees If traveling abroad, check on rates for the country you are traveling to. (Examples: China – $140/person, Brazil -$160/person)
  • Departure Taxes – Charged by many countries, including popular Caribbean destinations, for your departure flight back to the US.  These taxes are not included in the ticket price, and are required to be paid in cash or by credit card before you can get your exit stamp from immigration.
  • Resort Fees – These are just lovely!  These are set fees for things you may or may not even use, like in-room coffee, wireless internet access, pool towels, gym access, and the privilege of making local calls!  Fees may be a flat fee per day, or a percentage automatically added to your room rate.  Check with your hotel or cruise line in advance!
  • Baggage Fees – These vary by airline and change frequently, so check for the most recent rates from your airline.
  • Cruise Gratuities – Not only will a set percentage be added to your bar tab, but  a  fixed “Gratuity Fee” is added by most cruise lines per day, per person to cover gratuities to the ship’s staff.  Again, don’t be caught by surprise, check with the cruise line in advance.