SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — Airports nationwide are bracing for one of many busiest days of the holiday season and it comes with a lot of vital reminders, particularly as individuals cope with COVID considerations. Holiday travel is predicted to be up by 25% this season.
San Diego International Airport needs vacationers who shall be heading residence through the holiday season to be ready earlier than they arrive on the airport.
The airport is providing the next travel tips to make sure a secure and seamless journey:
Before Arriving on the Airport:
- Check with the airline for any particular necessities or info earlier than the journey. Airlines have applied COVID-19 well being and security measures for check-in, boarding, and whereas on the aircraft. Passengers ought to perceive the expectations of the airline earlier than arriving on the airport. A listing of the airways that serve SAN could also be seen at san.org/Flights/Airlines.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website has info on the way to safely travel throughout a pandemic. Travelers ought to have a transparent understanding of state, native, and territorial authorities travel restrictions, together with testing necessities, stay-at-home orders, and quarantine necessities.
- U.S. borders are open to non-essential travel. Travelers should be absolutely vaccinated earlier than touring to/from a global vacation spot. If touring from a global location to SAN, passengers are required to get a viral take a look at someday earlier than the flight departs and supply written documentation of laboratory take a look at outcomes to the airline.
- SAN has an on-site COVID-19 testing choice by means of Carbon Health for vacationers eager to get examined earlier than a visit. Appointments are required and there’s a payment for assessments. For extra info please go to, carbonhealth.com/covid-19-travel-clearance.
Parking & Transportation Impacts:
- The Terminal 1 Parking Lot, Terminal 2 Parking Lot on McCain Road, Terminal 2 Parking Plaza, and Cell Phone Lot are open. Parking reservations could also be made prematurely by visiting the airport’s parking reservation webpage at reservations.san.org/SanDiegoBooking/. The Long-Term Lot and Curbside Valet Terminal 1 and a couple of are closed.
- On January 3, 2022, the Cell Phone Lot shall be relocated to the Terminal 2 West Parking Lot on McCain Road. Due to the relocation, the Terminal 2 West Parking Lot on McCain Road will now not be accessible to passengers eager to park past the one-hour courtesy allowed. After ready within the Cell Phone Lot, comply with the indicators to the exit, exit left onto Spruance Road, flip left on McCain, after which flip left on the gentle onto North Harbor Drive to go South again to Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 to fulfill passengers.
- On January 10, 2022, the Terminal 1 Parking Lot shall be partially closed and so parking shall be restricted. If parking at SAN, please contemplate reserving a Terminal 2 Parking Plaza parking area forward of time by clicking here. Travelers might go to newt1.com for info on building impacts.
- The San Diego Flyer is a free shuttle bus service between the Old Town Transit Station and SAN. The electrical shuttle buses function seven days per week, with a mean arrival each 20 to half-hour. Pick up and drop-offs are timed to fulfill the primary and final Trolley, Coasters, Amtrak trains, and MTS busses with the primary decide up at 4:45 a.m. and the final decide up/drop off at 12:30 a.m.
Once on the Airport:
- It’s a federal mandate to put on a masks whereas on airport property and on an airplane. Masks on the market at most of the concessionaires and thru merchandising machines. Complimentary masks can be found on the airport Information Desks.
- All vacationers ought to follow preventative well being measures comparable to washing fingers typically, avoiding touching eyes, nostril, and mouth, social distance no less than 6 toes from others, protecting coughs and sneezes, and monitoring each day well being by conducting a temperature verify earlier than arriving on the airport.
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA) safety checkpoints are open and all passengers are required to undergo screening. Travelers are inspired to go away ample time, ideally two hours, to get by means of safety and to their gate. Travelers ought to review TSA’s COVID-19 webpage at tsa.gov/coronavirus for info on what to anticipate and the well being and security measures they’ve applied.
- Shops and eating places contained in the terminals are open to supply travel requirements, meals, snacks, and extra, nonetheless, availability and hours might differ. Dining services are open, and patrons ought to social distance.
- Rental Car Center buses require social distancing and subsequently are working at lowered capability. Please depart ample time to accommodate longer shuttle wait instances. The Trolley supplies service to the terminals at Palm Street on the Rental Car Center shuttles. The MTS 992 bus is one other public transportation choice.
