Aviator MC discounted parking at PHL short term B garage
Mar 7, 2018, 10:56 am
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Aviator MC discounted parking at PHL short term B garage
I hadn't seen this promoted anywhere except on the PHL airport website (phl.org). Some small discounts using a Barclay's Aviator AAdvantage MC to swipe into the separate, designated lot on the ground level of the B garage.
Aviator Parking FAQ
I hadn't realized the normal price is now up to $44/day. My last recollection (since I don't park there lately) was it being under $30. But maybe someone will find this useful for the shorter stints.
Aviator Parking FAQ
I hadn't realized the normal price is now up to $44/day. My last recollection (since I don't park there lately) was it being under $30. But maybe someone will find this useful for the shorter stints.
Mar 7, 2018, 12:32 pm
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I hadn't seen this promoted anywhere except on the PHL airport website (phl.org). Some small discounts using a Barclay's Aviator AAdvantage MC to swipe into the separate, designated lot on the ground level of the B garage.
Aviator Parking FAQ
I hadn't realized the normal price is now up to $44/day. My last recollection (since I don't park there lately) was it being under $30. But maybe someone will find this useful for the shorter stints.
Aviator Parking FAQ
I hadn't realized the normal price is now up to $44/day. My last recollection (since I don't park there lately) was it being under $30. But maybe someone will find this useful for the shorter stints.
Mar 7, 2018, 2:04 pm
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Seems like a bargain in comparison. The $44/day is for the "SHORT TERM" garages that are directly connected to the terminal where maybe it's convenient if you have brief airport business to tend to like a pick up or quick appointment for something landside. There are a gazillion long term options, with some being literally within a 5 minute ride to the terminal and as low as $10/day.
I've known people to park there without a clue (or researching), only to be shocked upon return. Caveat Emptor.
I've known people to park there without a clue (or researching), only to be shocked upon return. Caveat Emptor.
Mar 7, 2018, 3:15 pm
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Mar 7, 2018, 3:53 pm
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This is the right type of way to promote a CC......showing benefit and use for having the card instead of spending MILLIONS on the non-stop hawking of CC's in-flight with wrong information.
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Mar 7, 2018, 6:49 pm
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That CC selling in-flight drives me crazy, i can't imagine it is a successful tactic. It makes me want one less, not more.
Mar 7, 2018, 7:39 pm
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This saved me quite a bit of money last year and this since they started. I have been a big fan of this benefit. Always an easy to find spot, always know where my car is upon return.
That CC selling in-flight drives me crazy, i can't imagine it is a successful tactic. It makes me want one less, not more.
That CC selling in-flight drives me crazy, i can't imagine it is a successful tactic. It makes me want one less, not more.
Mar 7, 2018, 8:45 pm
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Us Americans have it easy....same day at LHR T5,,,,long stay with a 5-10min bus ride to the terminal is $39. Short stay self park is $98....with valet up to $130 
I remember standing behind someone at the machine to pay for their parking and the bill was almost $1000. I don't know how long they were there for (this was almost 10yrs ago, soon after T5 opened) but they made some loud exclamation soon after they put their ticket in and I couldn't help but look!
I remember standing behind someone at the machine to pay for their parking and the bill was almost $1000. I don't know how long they were there for (this was almost 10yrs ago, soon after T5 opened) but they made some loud exclamation soon after they put their ticket in and I couldn't help but look!
Mar 12, 2018, 11:04 am
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It's been a while since I used the PHL garages in favor of WallyPark or even the Sheraton Suites lot ($5/day plus taxes through globalpark) , but when did they introduce the lower pricing for upper levels (and what levels are considered "upper")? How do they know on the ticket that you parked upstairs vs down below since - in my past experience - all cars enter the respective garages through the same gate along the Rental Car road. $24 is still steep, but good to know.
Mar 12, 2018, 11:26 am
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The $44 rate is for the street level lots right @ baggage claim. What's meant to be truly short term (picking someone up). The ramped garage is still $24 a day, worth it when coming home from a redeye with a family and their snowboards. I frequent the economy for $11 a day when on business. The Aviator rate averages about 25% off, depending on the time spent.
Mar 14, 2018, 10:12 am
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It's been a while since I used the PHL garages in favor of WallyPark or even the Sheraton Suites lot ($5/day plus taxes through globalpark) , but when did they introduce the lower pricing for upper levels (and what levels are considered "upper")? How do they know on the ticket that you parked upstairs vs down below since - in my past experience - all cars enter the respective garages through the same gate along the Rental Car road. $24 is still steep, but good to know.
"Long Term" is levels 1 - 6 and "Short Term" is level G if you go by elevator levels.
Mar 14, 2018, 11:42 am
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Additional entrances to short-term levels from the arrivals (baggage claim) road as well. My guess is they drive thru the ground floor and scan license plates - they are tracked on entry and payment. Allegedly, if you forget where you parked, this info is on file (or at least that is what they used to claim). They added spike strips upon exit and barracades to keep the Aviator lot separate. For my current trip, it would be useful, as the long term garages A B C and D are full.
Mar 18, 2020, 8:57 am
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