The Jacksonville Aviation Authority is preparing for the Christmas holiday travel season by opening Economy Lot 3 at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) from the afternoon of December 22, through January 3, or until the lot fills up, for a flat fee of $20. The fee is payable with cash or credit card upon entry.

This special event lot will operate on a first-come first-serve basis and may close without notice. Free shuttle service is available during the time the lot is open. Vehicles that remain in Economy Lot 3 after January 3, 2012, will be towed at the owner’s expense.

Travelers should arrive at least two hours before their flight to allow additional time to locate parking if the first parking choice is not available.

Other parking options include Economy Lots 1 and 2 ($4.00 per day), Daily Surface Lot ($8.00 per day), Daily Garage ($14.00 per day) or the Hourly Garage ($18.00 per day). All prices include tax.

JAA recommends that travelers who meet and greet their families/friends use the hourly garage ($1.50/20 minutes), if available. Another option is to wait in the free courtesy waiting lot, located next to the JAA’s administration building, until family/friends arrive.

Travelers may also join the JAX Passport program; a new frequent parker program at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) that offers parking rewards and discounts to program participants.

For more information about the parking options at JAX, please contact the parking office at (904) 741.2277. To sign up for JAX Passport, visit JAX's Parking Information web page.

For more information about JAA, visit www.flyjacksonville.com.