News Release
For Immediate Release 

Contact:          
Tamara Phippen
Smarte Carte, Inc.
Telephone:  651- 653-3098
Fax:  651-426-0927
E-mail:  phippent@smartecarte.com

Smarte Carte Returns to Orlando International Airport

SAINT PAUL, MN (March 2007)   –– Smarte Carte, the leading provider of baggage carts, lockers and other passenger services at airports worldwide is proud to announce the return of its baggage cart service at Orlando International Airport after a five year absence.  Smarte Carte was selected as the successful bidder by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority after submitting their bid in August 2006.

Operations began on March 2, 2007, just in time to make spring break and travel a little easier.  Smarte Carte expects the demand for carts to be high at Orlando International given the high volume of families passing through the airport on their way to the region’s many attractions.

Twelve hundred baggage carts are available for rent from 70 dispensing units   conveniently located in the baggage claim, ground transportation, parking, rental car, ticketing and ticketing curbside areas.  Travelers can rent a cart, which accommodates luggage of all sizes, keep it with them as long as they need it and take it anywhere they need to go in the landside terminal area of the airport.  Carts can be returned to any cart dispensing unit at the airport for a $0.25 refund.

To make the rental process even more convenient, all cart dispensing units allow travelers to use cash or a major credit card for cart rental. Credit card transactions are faster and more convenient, and travelers appreciate the advantage of having a record of cart rental charges.

Orlando International Airport was recently recognized as Airport Revenue News’ 2007 Airport with the Best Cusomer Service for Large Airports.  The return of Smarte Carte baggage carts will contribute to the airport’s reputation as a passenger service leader.

Smarte Carte pioneered the baggage cart industry 40 years ago and continues to lead the industry with innovative equipment and an emphasis on customer service.  Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, Smarte Carte has operations at more than 1000 facilities and 1200 employees worldwide.  Smarte Carte designs, operates, and maintains cart, locker, stroller and other passenger and guest services at airports, train and bus terminals, shopping centers and entertainment facilities around the world.

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