CHICAGO, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents looking to maintain harmony on
trips over President's Day weekend can benefit from insider travel secrets
from members of GO Group, a global consortium of 39 independent airport
shuttle operators. The holiday weekend begins Friday, Feb. 15 and runs through
Monday, Feb. 18.
"Family travel is wonderful -- once you get to your destination," said
John McCarthy, president of GO Group. "It's getting there that can be
stressful and everything is complicated by taking care of children's needs.
Our members have plenty of experience in helping out."
For families with infants, Knights Limo Service in Boston suggests
checking if the local shuttle service allows travelers to leave their car seat
with the service during their trip, to be picked up on the way back home. If
you decide to travel with a car seat, GO Airport Express in Chicago also
recommends making sure it's a model that the airlines will allow in the cabin.
Other tips from GO members include:
-- Remember to ask your GO shuttle service provider about child discounts
when booking your ride to the airport (most GO members offer fare
breaks).
-- Book seats in different sections for you and your spouse. This allows
couples to trade off child care, and gives each person a chance to
take a break.
-- Always pack medications, phone chargers and extra changes of clothes
in a carry-on bag. These are vital in the event of lost luggage or
long airport delays.
-- Photocopy your credit and identification cards. Leave one copy at home
and bring the other in your carry-on. Also bring copies of your
children's birth certificates.
-- Keep kids informed of what is happening during your flight and in the
terminal to keep them calm and aware of their surroundings.
GO Airport Shuttle launched in August 2007 as a convenient, one-stop
source for door-to-door airport shuttle services. Each year, its members
transport nearly 29 million passengers to 110 airports around the world using
a fleet of nearly 4,000 vehicles. Travelers can easily book ground
transportation to and from both departure and destination airports through
GO's Web site, http://www.goairportshuttle.com.
Media Contact: David Donze
Hodge Schindler Integrated Communications
312-666-6662
ddonze@hodgeschindler.com
SOURCE GO Airport Shuttle
David Donze of Hodge Schindler Integrated Communications, +1-312-666-6662,
ddonze@hodgeschindler.com, for GO Airport Shuttle
