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PARK ‘N FLY, THE PIONEER

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The 1960s were the golden days of air travel. It was an era where travel was an upper-middle-class
glamorized experience. Pan Am was at its peak. Women were traveling the world as stewardesses. And
in the city of St. Louis, Martin Bloom and Theodore Desloge were putting the same glamorized concept
to work in the parking industry, thus creating Park ‘N Fly.

Park ‘N Fly became the pioneer in off-site airport parking, forever changing the travel industry. Back in
the day there were five facilities operating with small 60’s style vans, driven by “chauffeurettes,” taking
customers to and from the airport. “We were the stewardesses of parking, we were the elite, the best,
and we were envied by others. We had celebrities, professional sports teams, heads of industry, the
cream of the crop; all parking with us, as well as, the everyday traveler that we made feel like royalty.
We were the first door to door service that took the stress out of travel. Our early uniforms were hip
and trendy, they consisted of hot pants/miniskirts, slacks in the winter, go-go boots, and long vests. We
were pioneers in the parking industry.” (Straight from an original Park ‘N Fly “chauffeurette”).

Today Park ‘N Fly has been operating for nearly 50 years in 14 markets, with 16 facilities, and 80 affiliate
locations offering services from valet parking to car detailing to pet boarding and even online
reservations. While the go-go boots may be gone, we still make sure our customers have the most
convenient experience and always feel like royalty.

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Park 'N Fly

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Park 'N Fly, Inc.

Type Subsidiary

Industry Parking
 Founded 1967[1]

Headquarters Atlanta

Area served United States

Key people Tony Paalz, CEO[1]

Owner BCD Group

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Park 'N Fly is an off-airport parking operator in the United States founded in 1967 in St.
Louis Missouri by the lead magnate family's Theodore P (Ted) Desloge. The
Atlanta, Georgia-based company was acquired in 1988 by the Dutch company BCD
Group.[2]
Park ‘N Fly has been operating for 50 years in 14 markets, with 16 facilities, and 80
affiliate locations offering services from valet parking to car detailing to pet boarding and
even online reservations.[3] Additionally, Park 'N Fly has a network of off-airport parking
services at over 67 airports in the United States through its Internet-based reservation
system, the Park 'N Fly Network.
Park 'N Fly has registered the trademark "Park 'N Fly", which was upheld as more than
a descriptive trademark by the United States Supreme Court, in Park 'N Fly, Inc. v.
Dollar Park & Fly, Inc., decided in 1985.[4]

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Off-Site Airport Parking

By David Downing

As airports reduce the number of on-site parking spaces for security reasons, off-site lots have become a
better alternative than ever. Privately run off-site parking facilities are often cheaper than airport-run
long-term lots, and online discounts can make off-site facilities even cheaper.

Drivers often avoid off-site lots, thinking it will take extra time to shuttle to and from the airport. But
many airport-operated long-term lots are also a shuttle ride away from the terminal. And at busier
airports, such as LaGuardia, the long-term lot is almost always full, which means you could spend half an
hour looking for a spot before retreating to an off-site lot anyway.
Below are a few tips to help you find the right lot and the best deal.

Getting the Best Deal

Satellite lots are almost always cheaper than airport-run lots, and you'll pay even less if you know how
to get the best deal. The secret of privately operated long-term lots is that you almost never pay full
price. Unlike the on-site lots, which face no competition, most satellite lots do. When companies
compete, customers usually win.

The two largest operators of off-site lots, Avistar and Parking Company of America, serve 16 major
airports and offer online discounts that can save you from 10 percent to 100 percent just for logging on.

Coupons, Web-Only Deals

Recently, Avistar (www.avistarparking.com) offered an "e-coupon" -- you print it out or write down a
code number to present to the cashier -- good for a free day of parking, with no minimum stay, at
Chicago's O'Hare International (ORD), a saving of $18. Other recent Web-only deals included a free day
at New York's JFK (two-day minimum) and 50 percent off the first day at Philadelphia International
(PHL).

Parking Company of America (www.parkingcompany.com) operates facilities at more than a dozen

major airports, including Atlanta Hartsfield (ATL), San Francisco (SFO), and Miami International (MIA). Its
Web site offers coupons for all the company's locations -- from $1 off any daily rate, to a free day of
parking at certain airports, to discounts of up to 50 percent for using your credit card to purchase
parking vouchers in advance by phone. Parking Company of America also offers 10 percent discounts to
AARP and AAA members, and it has a repeat-customer discount program similar to airline frequent flier
programs.

If you travel from smaller or regional airports, check out AirportParkingLots.com

(airportparkinglots.com), which guarantees the lowest rates at more than 50 airports across the United
States. Click on your departure airport, enter your name, dates of travel, zip code, and e-mail address,
and the next page will have your guaranteed rate. Print out the page and present it to the cashier when
you arrive at the lot.

Even in Boise, Idaho, where you can park at the airport for $30 a week, you can save about 35 percent
by logging on and getting the $19-a-week rate currently offered.
Other Advantages of Off-Site Lots

Satellite parking lots have other advantages. You usually pay the same rate regardless of the day of the
week or the time of year, and reservations often are not required (many lots won't even accept
reservations). Like supermarkets, many facilities accept the coupons of area competitors, so it pays to
keep a few coupons in your glove box.

As a courtesy, some off-site lots will prepare your car for your arrival free of charge, clearing windows of
ice in the winter and cooling down the interior in summer. Some provide optional services, such as
washing and changing oil, all performed while you are out of town.

Fast, cheap, and convenient, off-site parking offers a clear alternative to the long-term logjam.

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About Park ‘n Fly

At Park ‘N Fly, we offer More than just parking™ with our great service and
convenience. We pick you up at your car in 5 minutes or less and drop you off
right at your terminal. It’s a lot more for a lot less, with no walking and no hassle.
In addition, many of our lots offer special services like car washes, oil changes,
pet boarding and much more.

Park ‘N Fly services

Online reservations

Hand car wash & auto detailing

Jiffy Lube® car services

Luxury pet boarding

Electric car charging

Valet parking

Covered parking

Bag check
 Flight check-in kiosks

Frequent Parker Program

Customer service

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About Park 'N Fly

Park 'N Fly was founded in 1967 as the first off-airport parking company specifically geared toward the
business traveler. Through the years, Park 'N Fly customers enjoyed luggage assistance, being picked up
and dropped off at their car, and a continuous shuttle service every 3 to 5 minutes.

Nowadays, Park 'N Fly also utilizes a multi-channel approach to drive new customer sales using search,
social media, traditional advertising, e-mail, direct mail, and by approaching .

A Broad Range of Services

Along with airport parking, Park 'N fly offers online reservations, hand car wash & auto detailing, Jiffy
Lube® car services, luxury pet boarding with Pet Paradise Resorts®, electric car charging stations
powered by eVgo®, valet parking, covered parking, bag check, kiosks for flight check-in, an industry-
leading loyalty Frequent Parker Program, and award-winning customer service.

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Park 'N Fly, Inc. provides offsite airport parking services. The Company offers shuttle, online reservation, car
washing and detailing, oil changing, pet boarding, car maintenance, car charging, valet parking, covered
parking, luggage assistance, dry cleaning, and flight check-in services. Park 'N Fly serves clients in the United
States.
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INDUSTRY
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Commercial Support Services

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About Us
When it comes to parking at the airport, proximity doesn't equal convenience.
Travelers often have to hunt for parking, haul their luggage for miles through a
dark parking lot and pay high fees for the "convenience."

At Park 'N Fly, we offer More than just parking™ with our great service and
convenience. We pick you up at your car in 5 minutes or less and drop you off
right at your terminal*.

It's a lot more for a lot less, with no walking and no hassle. In addition, many
of our lots offer special services like car washes, oil changes, pet boarding
and much more.  Several of our lots offer Spacious Spaces™ parking
spaces allowing customers to have a little extra room when parking.  We are
also proud to offer Texas Sized Spaces™ parking spaces in Houston, as well
as to offer Monster Truck Size Spaces™ parking spaces, each of which give
you the widest airport parking spaces you can find!
 

Park N Fly Procedure

1. On your way to NAIA, you will easily notice the Park’N Fly because it just beside the gas station. Park
your car and get all your stuff.

2. Customer's Vehicle Registration. Proceed to the office. For the first timer, you need to present your
O.R/C.R (Official Receipt! Certificate of Registration and driver's license. On your next visit, just give your
name. (if you are using the same vehicle)

3. Surrender your key. Then the staff will ask for your plate number, your name, and flight details.

4. Customer Vehicle Checklist. Sign a form (about the status of your car)

5, That's it! All you need to do is wait for the free airport van shuttle service, that will drive you to and
from the airport.

After your trip, once you get your luggage. call the Park'N Fly office so they can pick you up. Then settle
your parking fee, P350 for the first 24 hours + hourly rate

Advantages of Parking at Park N Fly

1. You can leave your vehicles on daily, weekly or even monthly basis. The longest that we left the car is
7 days.
2. Park'N Fly is open 24 hours a day and 365 days a year including weekends and holidays.

3. It is an indoor parking so rain or shine, your vehicles are covered and secured by electronic
surveillance. Though I'm not sure if all cars are park in the covered area, sometimes kasi madumi yung
car namin pagkuha parang nabasa na ng ulan.

4. No reservations are needed.

5, They have customer's lounge with complimentary wifi and TV.

6. They also accept credit card payment.

Disadvantages of Parking at Park N Fly

1. You have to leave your car keys,

2. Additional 30 minutes to 1 hour to your travel time because you have to wait for your turn, register or
fll-out form then