Release Date: March 20, 2025
Contact: Melissa Riley Patsiavos, Dayton International Airport | mpatsiavos@flydayton.com
Dayton, OH – March 20, 2025 – Dayton International Airport (DAY) is proud to announce its partnership with Metropolis to implement its seamless drive-in, drive-out technology and comprehensive parking management services. This collaboration will enhance the travel experience for thousands of passengers who pass through the airport each day.
“We’re so pleased to launch these new innovative services allowing our valued travelers the ability to just drive in and drive out, saving them valuable time and helping make their journey as smooth as possible,” said Gil Turner, Director at Dayton International Airport. “This partnership marks a significant milestone in airport innovation and ensures that DAY remains at the forefront of both passenger-centric services and technological advancement.”
The new services, operated by Metropolis, mean that upon arrival, passengers simply register by scanning a QR code and manage the process effortlessly through the Metropolis application. Travelers won’t have any more paper slips or lost tickets, just a seamless parking experience. To reserve and pay for parking in the garage, short-term, long-term, economy, overflow, or cellphone lot, you can log on at www.flydayton.com/parking. Guests can modify or cancel their parking up to two hours before their scheduled arrival time.
“At Metropolis, our mission is to provide frictionless payment experiences to all consumers, saving them their most precious resource: time,” said Alex Israel, CEO and co-founder of Metropolis. “By combining our cutting-edge technology with DAY’s commitment to excellence, we are redefining the traveler’s journey – reducing wait times and enhancing convenience, ensuring a smooth, stress-free experience that sets the tone for their entire trip.”
Located near the ‘Crossroads of America,’ DAY has experienced a continued increase in passenger boardings for the fourth consecutive year in 2024. This sustained growth cements its critical role as a key hub for both business and leisure travelers. Embracing its rich heritage as the birthplace of Aviation, DAY continues to embrace innovation by being one of the first airports in the United States to adopt Metropolis’ world-class technology.
Metropolis is reimagining the passenger experience with its advanced AI and computer vision capabilities. The centralized platform not only simplifies operations but also delivers unprecedented visibility into critical data and revenue streams, offering measurable value to its airport partners. Following last year’s acquisition of SP+, Metropolis is building on its impressive legacy of operating mobility and baggage services for more than 80 additional airports. Dayton International Airport is the second airport in the United States to install Metropolis drive in, drive out seamless parking technology after its rollout at San Antonio International Airport last year.
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About Dayton International Airport
Located near the “Crossroads of the America” – Interstates 70 and 75, the Dayton International Airport (DAY) provides air service to travelers to and from Southwest Ohio. The DAY mission is to contribute to the prosperity of Southwest Ohio by connecting it to the rest of the world through our aviation system. For more information about the Dayton International Airport, visit www.flydayton.com.
