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What is Airport Info-Alerts?
Airport Info-Alerts is a subscription service that allows subscribers to receive
electronic notifications of train delays (estimated 15 minutes or greater) and service
changes for selected PATH lines.
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How much does Airport Info-Alerts cost?
Airport Info-Alerts is a free service offered by The Port Authority of NY &
NJ. Depending on your Internet service provider or cellular phone carrier, additional
per-message may be assessed charges assessed by your carrier.
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What type of devices will Airport Info-Alerts send messages to?
Airport Info-Alerts can send messages to any device that has an e-mail address.
This includes desktop computers, pagers, cellular phones, personal digital assistants
(PDA's), or other such devices.
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Can I have Airport Info-Alerts go to more than one e-mail address or mobile device?
Yes. When you subscribe, you can provide up to two e-mail addresses. If you need
to list more than two e-mail addresses, you will need set up an additional subscription.
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Will my mobile provider charge me to receive Airport Info-Alerts?
This depends on your service provider. Most providers do not charge to receive e-mail
on a portable device, and some providers allow a certain number of e-mail messages
before incurring charges. Please check with your provider to determine if there
are any additional charges.
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Can I receive text (SMS) messages instead of e-mail messages?
If your cellular phone, PDA, or pager is capable of receiving text messages, the
providers automatically convert e-mail to text messages. To receive Airport Info-Alerts
as text messages on your cellular phone, PDA, or pager, refer to your provider for
actual instructions. Use your text message e-mail address provided by your carrier
to sign-up for Airport Info-Alerts. Examples of text email addresses for various
providers are:
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Cingular: your10digitnumber@cingularme.com
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Verizon: your10digitnumber@vtext.com
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AT&T: your10digitnumber@mmode.com (previously your10digitnumber@mobile.att.net)
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Nextel: your10digitnumber@messaging.nextel.com
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T-Mobile: your10digitnumber@tmomail.net
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Sprint: your10digitnumber@messaging.sprintpcs.com
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SkyTel: your pager PIN or Personal Access Number @skytel.com
Please check with your provider to obtain the most recent access method and that
your cellular phone or PDA is authorized to receive text messages.
- I am not receiving the Airport Info-Alerts.
Ensure that you signed up with a valid e-mail address(es) and replied to the conformation
e-mail. If you did not receive the conformation e-mail or did not reply to it, you
will not receive Airport Info-Alerts. Ensure that the Airport Info-Alerts are not
being blocked by your spam filter. Add the e-mail address Airport Info-Alerts@paalerts.com
to your allow list or list of authorized senders.
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How do I subscribe to Airport Info-Alerts?
Use the Subscribe page and complete the necessary
fields.
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I subscribed, but I entered the wrong e-mail address. What should I do now?
Re-subscribe with the correct e-mail address. The incorrect e-mail address will
automatically be deleted from the system.
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I subscribed, but I want to change the PATH lines, days, or times. What should I
do now?
Use the Manage Account page to make changes.
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When I subscribed, I was advised that I would receive a confirmation e-mail, which
I did not receive. What should I do now?
Use the Manage Account page and select "resend confirmation
e-mail". Make sure that your spam filter is not blocking e-mail from Airport Info-Alerts@paalerts.com.
If you still did not receive the confirmation e-mail, please contact
support@paalerts.com.
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I received the confirmation e-mail on my pager or cellular phone, and I can not reply
to confirm the subscription. What should I do now?
Use the Manage Account page and select "Authorize
Account". You will need your e-mail address and authorization ID number (AUTH ID)
provided in the confirmation e-mail. If you do not have the confirmation number,
please contact support@paalerts.com.
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Is there another way to confirm my subscription to Airport Info-Alerts?
Use the Manage Account page and select "Authorize
Account". You will need your e-mail address and authorization ID number (AUTH ID)
provided in the conformation e-mail. If you do not have the conformation number,
please contact support@paalerts.com.
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My e-mail address has changed. What can I do to continue to receive Airport Info-Alerts?
Unsubscribe using your old e-mail address and re-subscribe using your new e-mail
address.
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I need help subscribing to Airport Info-Alerts.
Contact support@paalerts.com. Please have
available your e-mail address and any error messages you are receiving.
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How do I unsubscribe from Airport Info-Alerts?
Use the Unsubscribe page. You will receive a
conformation e-mail if the process was successful.
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How do I manage my Airport Info-Alerts account?
Use the Manage Account page.