Storing Your Automobile

Options for frequent fliers seeking long-term automobile storage are a possibility now due to alternative off site automobile storage facilities that offer better amenities and conveniences than traditional airport long-term parking. Having an automobile storage facility in close proximity to the airport helps shorten the travelers distance and overall waiting time by arriving directly at the terminal. With all the delays of standing in line waiting to go through security every minute counts. Upon arrival home you have the convenience of leaving from the baggage claim instead of waiting for the shuttle to take you to car in no mans land. Anyone who has left his or her automobile in airport long-term parking knows the possibility of what can happen to the auto while away on the trip.  Worries about break-ins, vandalism, mechanical problems or a blizzard burying your auto to the antenna are things you should not have to worry about when traveling away from home.

The demand for offsite airport automobile storage is greater in medium size cities that serve as spokes for the airlines hub and commuter system, especially those that lack good public transportation to the airport. Airports are usually positioned away from downtown areas to reduce noise pollution and traffic congestion so even larger cities would benefit from offsite airport automobile storage. 

Most real estate around airports is already zoned business and industrial so there would be no interference from homeowners associations complaining of traffic, noise, or building design. One good option is to invest in an existing building that was used for warehousing and convert it to accommodate inside automobile storage. By doing this it helps reduce building costs and freeing some money to be used toward installing a drive through car wash, snack bar, and providing full client services. 

Installing high tech security systems and having the ability to monitor them are an important selling point for offsite airport automobile storage. Offering a drop off and pick up valet service eliminates the need for anyone but staff to be in the security areas and offers your client an area to stay dry and warm when loading and unloading.

Business travelers are the largest shares of those seeking offsite airport automobile storage and many are used to the small appointments of luxury afforded to the business class. Having complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport based on on-time airline flight information keeps the traveler up to date with his or her flight and eliminates unnecessary down time at the terminal. It also benefits the automobile storage facility by not making wasted trips saving on fuel economy and nonproductive employee time.  Providing comfortable lounging areas for delayed travelers and offering soft drink and snack services caters to exceptional customer service and boosts the bottom line. 

Whatever client services you decide to offer at your offsite airport automobile storage facility it is important to market them to your target client, the frequent business class flyer. Teaming up with airline frequent flier award companies, billboard advertising, airline member clubs, or in business journals and travel magazines is a good way to get started.  Providing this level of automobile storage for the frequent flyer is a radical and viable departure from the days of standing in a remote, dark, airport parking lot next to the runway, trying to find your car after catching the red-eye.

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