Visitors to the New England area are likely to land at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. This airport is in the heart of New England and business travelers can use the Convention facilities. Windsor Locks is a city with plenty of accommodations, attractions, and destinations. In the fall Windsor Locks offers rich greens, yellows, oranges, and reds on the trees with bright blue skies that are welcoming.
Bradley International Airport provides flights to a number of locales. Canada, San Juan Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and Mexico are all available through this airport. Bradley also offers new flights every year for the traveler. If something is not available now it could be in a year or more. The major airlines at Bradley International Airport are Air Canada, American Airlines, Continental, Delta, Northwest, Southwest, United, and US Airways. Bradley is a hub for the Northeast United States and Canada. The airport does service local regional airlines, as well.
Bradley Airport has Terminal A, Terminal B, and the East Concourse to serve their visitors. Each terminal and the east concourse will have shopping and restaurants for guests with long layovers to enjoy. There is a single point of entry to the terminals with a centralized security point. Shopping and restaurants are beyond the security check point. They just built a new terminal allowing more airlines to service the airport.
Some of the options available at the airport include American Audio Visual, free Wi-Fi, shoe shine stations, Brooks Brothers, Cover 2 Cover, Silver Works, Paradies Kiosk and Paradies Shops. For restaurants the airport offers Boston Pizza, Concorde's Restaurant, Dunkin Donuts, Edy's Ice Cream, Einstein's Bagels, Fresh City, LavAzza Coffee and Pastry, Lock's Landing, Wicked Good Subs, McDonald's, Starbucks, and Sundowner Cafy.
Located near the airport is the Sheraton Hotel. The hotel provides coffee, a restaurant, and a place to stay for the overly long layovers or stays in Windsor Locks. Travelers who are with US Airways Club can enjoy the 2,500 square foot Club with telephones, data stations, data ports, restrooms, business amenities, a bar and lounge. US Airways even provides a conference room and private conversation areas. It is possible to relax behind the doors for club members.
Bradley International Airport provides cargo services. US Customs Container Freight Station has Total Airport Services and Foreign Trade Zone for cargo shipments that need to be made. They also have Aircraft Handling services for local aircraft owners.
From the airport it is possible to take a taxi, rental car, limousine service, or local bus to a number of destinations. The airport also has ample parking. There is a long term garage for visitors who do not want their vehicle out in the elements while they are away. Rates can range from $2.50 for thirty minutes up to $69 for weekly stays. Short term parking is $2.50 for up to thirty minutes and $24 for daily. These rates can change based on airport increases, so it is best to check the rates before traveling to find out what the current rates are.
