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RED OSIER JOINS AIRPORT CONCESSIONS

Fri, May 05 2006

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks today announced that the Greater Rochester International Airport (GRIA) has added a new food kiosk to its concessions with ties to our local community, Red Osier.

BROOKS: YEAR END AIRPORT PASSENGER TRAFFIC REACHES ALL-TIME HIGH

Mon, Jan 23 2006

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks today announced that year end passenger boardings at the Greater Rochester International Airport (GRIA) reached an all-time high in 2005.

Terminal Renovation Update

Thu, Jan 19 2006

The new six-lane Central Security Checkpoint opened on February 1, 2005.

-Arrive at least 2 hours prior to your scheduled departure time.

- Have a parking plan. Try our new Valet Parking or Airport Economy Shuttle Parking & leave the running to us!

- Be sure to contact your air carrier before travel to verify luggage restrictions such as total number of bags allowed, size and weight of each bag.

- Be aware of items in your carry on baggage that may slow your process in passing through the security checkpoint.

- Familiarize yourself with the new security directive regarding liquids & gels in your carry on luggage. Each passenger is allowed a single, clear, one-quart, zip lock baggie for liquids & gels in quantities of three-ounces or less. Save time, by packing your zip lock baggies at home. Visit www.tsa.gov for the latest information on this new security directive.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

By Order of the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration

THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS APPLY TO LIQUIDS, GELS, AND/OR AEROSOLS WHEN ENTERING THE STERILE AREA THROUGH THE PASSENGER SCREENING CHECKPOINT

*No liquids, gels, and/or aerosols are permitted EXCEPT one clear transparent resealable 1 quart (1 liter) size plastic bag which may contain liquids, gels, and/or aerosols in travel size containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) capacity or less per container. The plastic bag containing the liquids, gels, and/or aerosols must be completely closed/sealed and subjected to x-ray inspection separate from accessible property.

*You may have the items listed below, but you must declare them to TSA at the screening checkpoint if they are not contained in a clear transparent resealable 1 quart (1 liter) size plastic bag and/or are over 3.4 oz (100 ml).

**Baby formula/milk (to include breast milk) baby food and juice in containers if a baby or small child is traveling

**Medications (liquid, gels, and/or aerosol)

**Liquids (to include juice) or gels for diabetic or other medical needs

New Passport Regulations

New Passport Regulations

-Passengers should be aware of new passport regulations effective January 23, 2007.

Learn more.

Obtaining A Passport

The easiest way to obtain a passport is to utilize the services of the Monroe County Clerks Office.

Learn more.

New Cell Phone Parking Lot Our new cell phone lot not only provides convenient, free temporary parking to motorists waiting for arriving passengers, but also keeps traffic on the airport moving smoothly. Learn more.