FastTrack Aiport Parking of Pittsburgh PA Gives Back to the Community

FastTrack Airport Parking, located at 701 Flaugherty Run Road, Coraopolis PA 15108 (Exit 8 off Rt. 60) is working with local charitable organizations to give back to the Pittsburgh community it serves.

In October 2009, FastTrack began a program with Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation in which airport parkers using an “e-coupon” available via the Programs/Special Programs section of CHPF’s website, park at a discounted rate and a percentage of the patron’s total bill is donated by FastTrack to the CHPF. Says FastTrack's Pittsburgh Area Sales Manager and National Sales Manager,  Alan E. Kraemer, “It’s very simple; children should be happy, healthy and safe. Anything my company can do to help the Foundation achieve this goal is effort well-spent.”

FastTrack also began a donation program in September 2009 with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation with a similar structure as the Children’s program. JDRF made e-coupons available to associates during two major events in September; the JDRF coupons also offer the user a discounted parking rate and a percentage of each sale is donated by FastTrack to JDRF. Mr. Kraemer: “We are very proud to be part of this cause.”

Finally, FastTrack is also very proud to support local Pittsburgh artistic endeavors. In November 2009, FastTrack began working with The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, which has the distinction of being Pittsburgh’s oldest continuing performing arts organizations. With coupons made available to associates via the Mendelssohn quarterly newsletter, airport parkers can park at a discounted rate with a percentage of their bill donated back to The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh.

Any inquiries regarding these programs can be sent to Area Manager Alan E. Kraemer at akraemer@parkingcompany.com or 412-657-1324.

  

AviStar/FastTrack Selected For 2009 Transportation Website Award

AviStar/Fasttrack, both Parking Company of America (PCAA) trademarks, have been notified by Definition6 , PCAA’s website developer in Atlanta, GA, that they have won the 2009 Transportation Site Web Award for the PCAA’s Website redesign. The new site launched on March 6, 2009 has been on a steady upward track in revenue, repeat visitors, and both the SEM and SEO position in Google, Yahoo and MSN.

 

Business Travel Is On The Rise

With the current economic conditions, many businesses have cut back or stopped business travel all together. Recent studies however show that businesses are beginning to spend more on business travel. And it is no wonder – research shows that meeting customers in person results in an increase in revenue. 

According to an Oxford Economics study, each dollar invested in business travel produced $12.50 in revenue and $3.80 in profits. "Not all spending cuts are smart cuts," according to Oxford Economics managing director Adam Sacks. "When companies reduce their travel budgets, there are negative consequences that we can now quantify, in terms of lost revenue and profit growth, and in terms of giving competitors a distinct advantage." “Surveys this year of about 300 corporate executives and 500 business travelers projected that 28 percent of current business would be lost without in-person meetings." Researchers also noted that most customers require in-person meetings, and that such meetings are more valuable than virtual meetings”.  Read more at www.destinationmarketing.org.

As you make your business travel plans, don’t forget to reserve your airport parking space with AviStar/FastTrack Airport Parking!

 

 

Glow Parking Parntership Supports VFW Foundation

AviStar/FastTrack is pleased to be part of the Glow Parking network. Glow Parking, LLC is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned business that provides nationwide airport parking. Glow Parking and it's members support our veterans through the VFW Foundation. When you book your reservation through www.vfwparking.com part of your parking proceeds will go towards this worthy cause.
 

ExpenseWire Automates Airport Parking Expense

AviStar/FastTrack Airport Parking supports ExpenseWire and the Rearden Commerce platform. Expense managers often overlook employee's airport parking expenses. Calculated on an annual basis across many employees, this is a category that needs attention.

 

State Police Crackdown on PHL Airport Parking along I-95

Do you have a loved-one or friend picking you up at the Philadelphia International Airport? Be aware that State police are cracking down on drivers parking along the shoulder of highway I-95 while they wait for arriving flights (read the full story by the Philadelphia Inquirer). Tickets range from $80-$140. Don't make your family or friends deal with this hassle. Drive yourself and park at one of our Philadelphia parking lots for only $8.24/day.

 

Houston FastTrack Hydrates the Homeless

Hats off to our Houston employees for their community support in reaching out to the homeless. They recently appeared in the Houston Chronicle for their efforts in supplying water and sun visors and transporting volunteers to the homeless in order to combat the scorching heat.

Marvin Oliphant, our general manager of Houston's FASTTRACK Airport Parking lot has teamed up with My Fellow Man Alliance's "Hydrating the Homeless" campaign in hopes of making a difference and touching some lives.

The campaign, launched July 4, calls for delivering water bottles and sun visors to homeless Houstonians from noon to 4 p.m. every Saturday through July and August.

"It really affected me when I got out there, getting out and handing out water to people in the scorching heat," said Oliphant.

"Even though the water didn't sustain people for a long time, it hopefully will help them," Oliphant said. "I couldn't imagine having to endure that heat."

 

Lambert Airport Increases Parking Rate but FastTrack Does Not

BY ken leiser

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

08/09/2009

The skies haven't been too friendly lately to parking lot operators near Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.

Soft demand for air travel has resulted in fewer people leaving fewer cars, and has forced public and private parking operators to adapt to tough times.

Last week, Lambert officials announced they would raise daily parking rates by $1 across the board after parking revenue took a plunge last year. Parking revenue at Lambert was $13.7 million in the fiscal year that ended June 30, compared with $17.5 million in fiscal 2008, said airport spokesman Jeff Lea.

The airport prices going up "will cause some of the people to look a little bit more," said Henry Bullough, general manager at FastTrack Airport Parking. "A dollar doesn't seem like much, but if you are going to be going for 10 days, it's 10 bucks."

Read full article at St. Louis Today

Travel Adventures

Summer is not over yet and there is still time to book that dream vacation. If you are considering something adventurous, check out Adventure Travel Tips. They have great suggestions for Animal Treks, Bicycling, Climbing, Cruises, Fishing, Safaris, Scuba and more. Another great resource for travel destintations is the Travel and Tourism Directory. Once you book your trip, save 20% on airport parking when you reserve your parking online with AviStar/FastTrack!

 

Dream Vacations 50% Less

According to Travelocity , there's never been a better time to travel. Through their Summer of Possibilities Sale, you'll find vacations for up to 50% less than last year. Now is the time to book the vacation of your dreams. And once you book that dream vacation, don't forget to reserve your airport parking space!
 

Houston FastTrack Helps the Homeless

On the FastTrack with My Fellow Man Alliance

Beginning Saturday July 4th, 2009, the My Fellow Man Alliance homeless advocacy agency will partner with FastTrack Airport Parking in an effort to provide much needed relief from the heat to the Houston homeless community.

The plan is to provide aid during the hottest times and months of the summer.

This outreach endeavor entitled “Hydrating the Homeless” will occur between the hours of 12pm-4pm every Saturday (in the months of July and August 09’). Cold bottles of water, as well as sun visors will be distributed to the homeless in downtown Houston.

With the City’s temperatures swiftly moving into the triple digits, it is becoming dangerous to be exposed to the sun for long periods of time. However, for men, women and children without permanent housing, it will become increasingly difficult to avoid it.

Although  the very complicated problems of the homeless community will not be solved by a bottle of water and a visor, My Fellow Man Alliance and FastTrack Airport Parking are attempting to reach-out to provide just a little relief, while keeping the homeless cooler.

Both organizations are sending out a challenge to the Houston community to get involved.

“The more individuals we have to distribute these items, the more we'll be able to help people in need”, said Marvin Olliphant, General Manager of FastTrack Parking/Hobby Airport.

And that’s simply what this outreach is intended to do – to help people. 

My Fellow Man Alliance is a private, non-profit organization with a dedicated mission of providing safe housing, support and vocational rehabilitation services for the homeless and those that would otherwise become homeless without intervention.

For volunteer information, please visit the agency’s website at www.myfellowman.org or contact Darrell Johnson at 713.780.2515 (or djohnson@myfellowman.org).

 

AviStar/FastTrack Newark Location Receives USCA Award

Congratulations to our Newark AviStar/FastTrack Lots for winning the US Commerce Association award. AviStar Airport Parking was selected for the 2009 Best Of Newark Award in the Airport Parking categoy. The USCA Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses that serve the Newark market.

 

Airport Shuttle Service Closes - AviStar/FastTrack Picks Up Slack

Olympic Airporter, which shuttles passengers from the Jersey Shore, Newark and New York City, will close this Friday, June 19. The company, which has been in operation for over 30 years, is closing due to a decrease in demand and an increase in cost. Olympic Airporter makes 19 trips a day and charges $24 to $38 each way.

In comparison,  Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) charges $18-$40/day (depending on location) while AviStar/Fasttrack/Newark charges between $12.95/day for outdoor Self Park to $16.99/day for outdoor Valet parking. Customers with AAA members can also receive a 10% discount.

 

AviStar/FastTrack Airport Parking Premier Parker Program

We look forward to becoming your choice for airport parking.

 

Flying is The Safest Form of Travel

And while you are safely flying away to that long-awaited vacation destination, be assured that your car is safely parked at AviStar/FastTrack.

 

PCAA New Website

PCAA launched the new AviStar parking website, www.avistarparking.com/fasttrack , in March 2009. This website was designed to make parking availability searches, rate checks and reservations easier for you.