Archive for the ‘Airports’ Category

Gatwick Airport Wins Award

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

It’s Official – Gatwick named as the best major Airport
At the annual Travel Bulletin Star Awards on Monday, Gatwick airport was voted the best airport by travel agents nationwide.
Gatwick beat off its larger rival Heathrow, and other leading airports including Stansted, Birmingham and Manchester. The award was presented by the BBC broadcaster Hardeep Singh [...]

Gatwick Expansion

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Plans to expand Gatwick North Terminal have prompted local conservation groups and anti expansion groups to demand a public enquiry.
BAA submitted a planning application to West Sussex Authority to extend the north terminal at Gatwick Airport to facilitate the expected target of 40 million passengers per year which is approximately 8 million more than currently [...]

New ‘naked’ scanner on trial at Manchester Airport

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

How do you like the thought of airport authorities seeing exactly what you look like naked as you pass through customs? A new, high powered body scanner is currently being trialed at Manchester Airport which does exactly that – the full body scans will reveal all to airport staff. Whilst having the benefit of speeding [...]

Heathrow’s Pods

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Heathrow Airport is now bringing in a new battery powered four-passenger personal rapid transport (PRT) vehicle which was unveiled recently at the Science Museum in London.  The space age looking pods have “bug-eyed” windows with grey/white interiors. Taking passengers from Terminal 5 to various Heathrow parking lots and following a special narrow road, it will [...]

Heathrow’s £50 charge to beat the queues

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

`Special new scheme that enables passengers to beat the immigration queues for £50 will be introduced next year at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4. The scheme allows passengers to pay extra to be fast-tracked onboard planes, but many people feel it is just the latest charge amongst many to be leveled against travelers. A similar scheme [...]

Big Mac Cost £50 at Stansted Airport

Monday, October 5th, 2009

A motorist visiting Stansted Airport ‘twice’ within the 90 minute rule received a parking fine letter for a staggering £100 parking fine for contravening the 90 minute rule. His father, Dr Gary Girling, says his son was sent the letter from MET Parking Services who manage the car park for McDonalds claiming the fine was [...]

Why Pre-book Parking at Luton Airport?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

To guarantee your parking space and to save pounds on your parking fees are 2 very good reasons why you should pre-book your airport parking
Why take a chance on finding a parking space at Luton, Gawick, Heathrow, Stansted or City airport
Don’t pay the full price for turning up on the day and paying the [...]

Why Pre-book Parking at Gatwick Airport?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

To guarantee your parking space and to save pounds on your parking fees are 2 very good reasons why you should pre-book your airport parking
Why take a chance on finding a parking space at Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Luton or City airport
Don?t pay the full price for turning up on the day and paying [...]

Why Pre-book Parking at Heathrow Airport?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

To guarantee your parking space and to save pounds on your parking fees are 2 very good reasons why you should pre-book your airport parking
Why take a chance on finding a parking space at Heathrow, Gawick, Stansted, Luton or City airport
Don?t pay the full price for turning up on the day and paying the [...]

Why Pre-book Parking at Stansted Airport?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

To guarantee your parking space and to save pounds on your parking fees are 2 very good reasons why you should pre-book your airport parking
Why take a chance on finding a parking space at Stansted, Gawick, Heathrow, Luton or City airport
Don?t pay the full price for turning up on the day and paying the [...]

Why Pre-book Parking at City Airport?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

To guarantee your parking space and to save pounds on your parking fees are 2 very good reasons why you should pre-book your airport parking
Why take a chance on finding a parking space at City, Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted or Luton airport
Don?t pay the full price for turning up on the day and paying [...]

Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 Parking Options

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Airport parking is easy and intuitive at Heathrow Terminal 5, thanks to careful planning and the latest technology. The parking facilities are designed to help you arrive at the terminal relaxed and stress-free, and to make finding your vehicle when you come to pick it up easier too.
Heathrow Terminal 5 Long Stay Parking
Opened in March [...]

Gatwick International Airport Parking Options

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Gatwick Airport Parking can be either on-airport or off-airport, and there are a number of options available to the traveller in both categories.
Gatwick Airport Parking – Short Stay Parking
Short stay parking is recommended for stays up to five hours and is available from both the South and North terminals, with a covered walkway just a [...]