Manchester airport is set out over two terminals, and is already undergoing aggressive expansion, with plans to create a £700 million business centre on the site of the airport in full swing. Both the business centre and Ryanair plans are bound to bring far more business to the airport, which has been seen by its rise above Stansted to become the third busiest airport in the UK, but will have a negative impact on parking.

Customers who drive to the airport to park at the moment will park in one of the airports official car parks, but can have trouble finding a space at busy times, and may find that they are stuck in queues.

Those customers who visit airportparkingcompared.com before they travel will find that they can not only save a small fortune on their Manchester airport parking, but they can also pre book their parking space before they travel. As the expansion plans start to take effect, this can only get more and more important.

Customers can save as much as 60% off the price of turning up on the day and parking, and the huge range of offsite parking options will give every customer somewhere to park away from the busy airport traffic. A free shuttle service straight to the front door of the airport makes life a lot easier, even than the official airport shuttle buses, and customers can even leave their keys at a 24 hour a day, seven day a week manned reception for safe keeping while they are away.

Whilst customers who are not checking in any baggage are able to turn up half an hour before their budget airline flights, those customers going further afield often have to be at the airport two or three hours before their flight departs, just to check in.

If you then add another half an hour to an hour each way to allow for finding a parking space, parking the car, getting the shuttle bus to the edge of the airport and then walking to the check in area that period of time gets longer again.

By using the meet and greet parking service customers can save time at the airport, with at least an hour shaved off the typical return journey.

The meet and greet service will see a customer drive straight to the departures door of the airport, where they will be met by a pre booked valet who will take their bags out of the boot and take the customers car off them to a parking area for the week.

The same valet will then return the car to the arrivals exit door upon the customers return, so the customer can get straight back into their car and drive off home.

With prices being very similar to the price of just turning up on the day and parking, if not cheaper, then customers will not a pay a premium for the service. They’ll also be guaranteed a parking space, something you can’t always say about the official Heathrow parking areas, and will save both time and effort at both ends.

With your car secured on a secure car park which is manned with security guards twenty four seven you can go on holiday safe in the knowledge that your car is in the best hands.

With holiday makers already able to save up to 60% by pre booking their holiday parking online, the new price rises at the official airport car parks will increase the benefit of booking your parking space before you travel.

The new charges will see visitors to the airport have to pay £2.50 to park for up to 30 minutes, up from the £2.20 it cost to park before. Drivers parking at the three terminals short stay car parks now face having to pay £4.50 for up to an hour, up from £4 and drivers staying up to four hours now have to pay £15, rather than the £12 they already had to pay before.

With delayed flights, the time it takes for bags to come through the baggage carrousel and the delays in passport control at certain times of day many visitors end up staying over an hour at the third busiest airport in the UK, and as a result will not be happy at having to pay 25% more to park to visit the airport.

A spokesperson for Manchester airport explained, “The car park prices for short stay have recently increased as of January 20.

“These price increases remain competitive and in line with several other UK airports and as an example the amount has not increased for those staying up to two hours (£8).

“Here at Manchester Airport, we also do not charge for drop off as other airports do.”

Private hire drivers and those coming to pick up loved ones from the airport now have to park for every person they pick up. One driver told the newspaper, “The prices are ridiculous. We were already paying a lot and this increase will really hurt as we will either have to absorb it or pass it on to the customer. We’re struggling at the moment anyway with the economy and this won’t help.

“It seems really unfair and happened without warning. The first I knew of it was when I came to the airport to collect someone.”

Local residents have campaigned for a long time about the affect noise pollution from planes makes on their lives and they will be pleased with the new figures which have been released by the airports own noise department.

According to the statistics from the last year nearly every single plane stayed on its flight path when leaving the airport, 99% to be exact, whilst 94% were able to perform the Continuous Descent Approach (CDA) which is proven to make for a quieter and cleaner landing. The figure was well over the airports 90% target and will have reduced noise for residents living around the airport.

Head of planning and sustainability at Stansted airport, Dr andy Jefferson added, It’s fantastic to see such an excellent performance by our airlines here at Stansted.

“Our noise work is one of Stansted’s real success stories, but we’ll continue to work hard to minimise the effects as far as we possibly can.

“We are committed to seeking further improvements and exploring opportunities that will allow our modern fleet of quiet and fuel-efficient aircraft to fully utilise their state-of-the-art on-board navigation systems.”

As well as keeping a monthly log of each airlines performances, the airport also responds to individual public complaints as it tries to make a positive impact on the lives of those in the local community.

Those driving to the airport can also consider the local residents by pre booking their airport parking. Customers can pre book Stansted parking at airportparkingcompared.com online and can save as much as 60% off the cost of parking in the airports very busy official car parks.

The offsite car parks help to provide jobs in the local airport, and with free shuttle services and friendly staff are often far easier to use than onsite parking. Customers can also pre book their parking space, guaranteeing availability before they travel to the airport.

Unfortunately, new planes do not mean new parking spaces, and the already crowded official airport car park looks set to get even busier, the more 777 planes that start using the airport on a regular basis.

Fortunately help is at hand and it comes in the form of airport parking compared. It’s not just Gatwick parking that’s both over priced and often very busy, but parking at all of the major airports in the UK, and airport parking compared has been created to help save you both time and money.

The first thing airport parking compared does is find you alternative parking arrangements at the time you want to travel. You simply tell the website the dates of your holiday, and which airport you are flying from and you will pr presented with a list of different parking options of all shapes and sizes.

As well as a range of onsite car parks, you’ll also notice offsite car parks, all within a few minutes free shuttle ride of the airport, as well as some park and stay deals with local hotels, and some valet parking services, where your car is taken off you at the airport entrance and parked, before being returned to you when you land.

One of the biggest advantages of using the website, other than the sheer choice is the ability to pre book your parking space, and to save money at the same time.

Customers can save as much as 60% off the price of driving up to their airports official car parks on the day and paying to park at the end of your holiday, a huge amount given the cost of parking at many airports for a week is over £100.

Those familiar with rugby will wonder if the New Zealand rugby team has some form of connection, and they would be 100% accurate, as Air New Zealand have sponsored the world champions for a number of years now.

The plane is one of the new Boeing 777s, the largest commercial planes operated anywhere in the world and was delivered to Air New Zealand after being painted black, at the airlines request.

The plane will carry out a twice weekly Heathrow, Los Angeles, Auckland route over the next few years and made its first appearance at Heathrow this week, much to the delight of the waiting gate staff and onboard cabin crew.

The plane has been painted all black in celebration of the airlines home rugby team, and also features a large silver fern on the side. General Manager at air New Zealand, Christopher Luxon explained, “The all black colour scheme and silver fern are a key part of both New Zealand’s and the All Blacks’ identity, so we’re excited to be able to take that iconic imagery to the world on a flying billboard that’s more than 242 feet (73.9 metres) long.

He added, “It will certainly get people’s attention when they see it landing at its main destinations of Auckland, Los Angeles and London Heathrow airports over the coming year.”

The increase in larger planes flying in and out of the airport will lead to an increase in pressure on the available parking spaces at the airport, making it all the more important to pre book your parking space with airportparkingcompared.com.

Customers can pre book their Heathrow parking on the website, and can save up to 60% off the price of driving to the airport and parking on the day, making it a win win situation for all customers.

Many people are asking which holiday companies they can trust, especially as Thomas Cook are one of the biggest and still appear to be struggling. Whilst we won’t tell you not to book with Thomas Cook, we will point to the financial benefits of booking your entire holiday online, in parts.

Rather than booking a package holiday like you may have done in the past, you can now book your flights, accommodation, car hire, transfers and anything else you may include in your holiday,  online, and separately from each other.

You don’t have the support of a travel company, or onsite rep if something goes wrong, but with travel insurance you’ll be looked after if your accommodation falls through, and your airline will put you up in a hotel if the flight is delayed or cancelled as is their responsibility.

Flights are easy to book online and with a range of budget airlines flying all over Europe and the world you’re bound to find a good deal on flights. Be aware that many airlines release tickets a set number of days before the flight, and that they start at their cheapest price, before getting more expensive, the more people that buy them.

Accommodation can be booked online, and customers can save even more money by using cash back sites before logging onto the hotel comparison websites. Customers can also get cash back when buying travel insurance online.

One of the biggest ways you can save money when travelling abroad, whether independently or with a package deal is to pre book your airport parking. Airportparkingcompared.com allows you to compare parking prices at all the major airports in the UK, and will allow you to pre book your parking space, as well as saving you up to 60% off the price of turning up and paying to park on the day.

Whilst the motorways may be quicker, they are also full of roadwork’s, especially as the M25 road widening project is in full swing and causes many people delays with a range of 50 mile an hour zones, many lasting as many as ten miles.

This can make getting to the airport something of a logistical nightmare, especially when it comes to working out what time to leave, and with checking in late no longer an option at the nation’s airports, it’s important to arrive at the airport with plenty of time to spare.

Even those who arrive at the airport on time have found that their best laid plans have been ruined by the parking situation, as those trying to use the official airport car park have found queues to get into the car park, particularly as busy times.

Here at airportparkingcompared.com we know all about Stansted parking, and about saving money by pre booking not only your parking, but your exact space.

One of the most effective ways of making sure you are at the airport in time for your flight, and parked is to use one of the stay and park hotel offers that you can find on our website.

You will drive to the hotel, just five minutes away from the airport the day before the flight, staying the night in comfort, before getting up to breakfast the next day and a free shuttle service to the front door of the airport. Any traffic problems you encounter will not matter as you will be travelling hours before you are due to fly, and with less traffic later in the evening you can check in as late as you want at the hotel.

You then simply leave your car at the hotel for the week, before getting the shuttle bus back after your trip, and then driving off home.

With many of the deals costing less than paying to park in the official airport car parks on the day, you can’t go wrong with stay and park.

The crisis in Europe also means that the Euro is as weak against the pound as it has been for a long time, which means here in Britain we get more for our money when we travel abroad, which is also pushing down the price of holidays.

The internet is a wonderful thing, and now allows us to thoroughly research every resort before we go. As well as booking your holiday online, you can also see other peoples photos and read their reviews of the resort you are looking to visit, and the hotel you are thinking of staying in.

Whether you book your hotel and flights separately or book a total package with a package holiday provider there are plenty of savings to be made by booking online and cutting out the travel agent completely.

It’s not just your holiday that you can book online and save money on. You can also book your car hire, car parking at the airport and even trips and excursions for when you are on holiday, all before you travel, at a fraction of the cost of what you would pay when you arrive.

Here at airportparkingcompared.com we specialise in saving you money on your Gatwick parking, and you can save up to 60% off the cost of turning up and parking at the airport for a week.

With many people paying over £100 for a week’s parking, we could save you over £60, more than enough to buy you a meal out when you are on holiday.

With a range of onsite and offsite parking options to choose from, and valet parking services you are sure to find something to suit you, and we even have park and stay hotel packages, often for less than the price of parking in the airports official car park.

August 13^th, the day after the closing ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics has been highlighted as the most busy 24 hour period in the history of the busiest airport in Europe.

It’s believed that baggage workers will have to process as much as 35% more luggage on that day, with over 200,000 bags expected to pass through the airport, well up on the 150,000 they usually see.

Those driving to the airport will also see a huge difference in the amount of airport traffic, and the parking conditions, as 45% more passengers are expected to use the airport that day. Those looking at Heathrow parking are advised to use airportparkingcompared.com to pre book their airport parking.

Whilst onsite parking may be very busy, the offsite parking will allow drivers to drive to their parking site, park and then take advantage of a free shuttle bus straight into the airport, avoiding the busy airport roads and queues for the parking areas.

With over 138,000 passengers expected on that day, and a similar number  expected on July 26^th, the day before the opening ceremony, the Olympics promises to be a testing time for London airports, and all those trying to fly off on holiday from them as well.

Whilst the athletes will have a terminal specially dedicated for them inside the airport, that will not prevent chaos on the roads outside it and drivers are being advised to allow extra time to get to their airport throughout the Olympic period.

Over 1000 extra Olympic games volunteers will be located at Heathrow to help deal with the extra numbers, and Heathrow expect to lay on around £20million worth of extra services to deal with the demand.