Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Keeps on GrowingOne part of the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that keeps on
growing is the concessions program. Through the different brand-name
outlets such as Erwin Pearl, Brooks Brothers, and MoTown Music Stores, air
travelers passing through the airport's portals can easily pick up gifts
and travel accessories that they need or just thought of buying on the spur
of the moment.
The airport also provides Wi-Fi Internet access at various points in its
terminals so that passengers can write a last-minute email to relatives, or
surf for information that they need.
If you get hungry before or after your flight, there are different types of
food available from airport concessionaires. Fast food is readily provided,
as well as international cuisine (like Japanese sushi, Mediterranean humus,
and Mexican dishes) so that everyone has a free choice.
The concessions program of the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is
so good, it has won multiple awards through the years. Some honors it has
reaped are: Best Retail Specialty Program in the North America Excellence
in Concessions Contest (according to the 2006 Airport's Council
International); and Best Food & Beverage Program in the North America
Excellence in Concessions Contest (also from the 2006 Airport's Council
International.) Choose any of the concessions at either the Berry Terminal,
Smith Terminal, or McNamara Terminal to sample these award-winning
services.
Heightened Security
Another way that the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport keeps
growing is the addition of stricter security measures due to the past 9/11
aircraft hijackings. With this in mind, passengers should be prepared for
longer security inspection times. This is just part of the service of the
airport so that air travel to and from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airport is safe, comfortable, and problem-free.
Despite the addition of security inspection measures, the airport prides
itself on maintaining some of the lowest security waiting periods among
major US airports.
Car Rental and Transportation Services
It is possible to rent a car from the different on-site car rental
companies for your private use. Some companies that run car rental services
are National, Hertz, Enterprise, Dollar, Budget, and AVIS. Luxury sedan and
taxi services are also provided by the Checker Sedan company.
Other transportation options for travelers on a budget are the SMART bus
service which you can reach via the Smith Terminal; Amtrak Train service;
and Greyhound bus services.
Further Growth of the Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport can now also boast of a new
terminal projected to open by 2008, and the construction of a sixth runway
as part of its recent expansion efforts. Additional parking options can be
had at the new parking garage of the airport as well as easy access via the
opening of a south entrance road. The Westin Hotel chain is also opening a
new hotel in its chain to better serve the Detroit, Michigan market of air
travelers.
You can plainly see that Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is not
an airport to rest on its laurels. Keep looking online for more updates
about this progressive type of airport.
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