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London Routemaster Bus in City Again

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Its time to say Hip Hip Hurray to red double decker buses, as they will be on London streets from February 20, 2012. The date was declared by London Mayor Boris Johnson by showing off the first of the new buses in Trafalgar Square. Regular service of traditional Routemasters was withdrawn in December 2005, although some still run on tourist routes.

Mr Johnson promised a return of new Routemasters with two staircases features to allow easy access up and down from the top deck, as well as the original open back platform which was one of the distinguishing features of the original Routemaster. This new eco-friendly bus will operate on the number 38 bus route between Victoria and Hackney.

But still you are traveling by car, in and around London airport, get your car parking at London city airport booked in advanced.

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Start Your Holiday a Day Earlier This Year.

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

park-inn-hotel-heathrow-airportHave you ever found yourself not being able to wait until the start of your holiday? What if you could start it a day early?

Well you can, and at the same time save yourself a possible load of stress and hurrying around. We’re talking about booking your usual airport parking along with a hotel stay the night before you fly out.

Many people seem to think that an airport hotel with parking would be too expensive but surprisingly it cost alot less than you’d think.

A Couple of Typical Examples of Costs.

For example parking at Gatwick airport for a week in February can cost anything from £44 to £65, whereas choosing a hotel with parking at the hotel costs  £75 at the Gatwick Worth hotel which is less than 5 miles from Gatwick airport. Yes, you would have to add on £4 for your transfer from the hotel to the airport but we’re sure you’ll agree that it still is good value for money.

If you were to choose  Birmingham airport parking for 2 weeks in February you could park at Airparks Birmingham for £55 but if you chose to stay at the Britannia Hotel which is just 6 miles from the airport you’d pay just £69 plus £5 for your return transfer from the hotel to the airport. So in this case for an extra £19 including transfers you get a hotel stay the night before you fly out.

Take Time Out and Relax.

You could use time like this to properly unwind before your holiday starts proper, go out for a meal, have a few drinks, whatever you want, one thing is for sure there won’t be any mad rush in your car to the airport the next morning.

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Airport Lounges – True Value For Money.

Friday, January 21st, 2011

image1661842283.jpgIf you really consider exactly what you get for your money when choosing an airport lounge then we’re sure that many more of you would be booking one.

You can easily spend £20 between two of you on food and drink whilst waiting for your flight. So just consider what you will get for approximately £14 each when choosing a VIP airport lounge:

All alcoholic and soft drinks.
Free snacks.
Newspapers & magazines.
Relaxing & private atmosphere.
Wifi access.
Business Facilities.

You can also enter an airport lounge up to three hours before your departure time.

So why put up with the hustle and bustle of an airport departures terminal when you can start your holiday in style with an airport lounge.

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Heathrow Flightpath NCP Parking

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

image1728378778.jpgHere at UK Airport Car Parks we’ve had quite a few very nice emails regarding NCP Flightpath car park at Heathrow airport

The comments ranged from praising the excellent level of staff help to the excellent location of the car park.

I thought this car park deserved a special mention because having used the car park myself I can certainly agree that it not only exceeds many expectations for an airport car park but it also offers outstanding value for money.

Plus points for using this car park include :

Easy to find.
Simple arrival/departure procedures.
True value for money.
Short transfer time (5 – 8 mins).
Helpful staff.
You get to keep your car keys.
Very secure car park.

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The Ashes – Come on England!

Monday, December 6th, 2010
The Ashes

The Ashes

I’d love to be jetting out to Perth, Australia to watch England demolish Australia in the third test.
Unfortunately I’m not! I’m stuck in the UK freezing to death!

I’ve not seen such a polished performance by an England team in an ashes series since Ian Botham took them apart.
So I just wanted to say “Come on England!” Let’s make it 4:0.

If you are lucky enough to be going out to Australia don’t forget your airport parking.
If your flying from Heathrow then try our Heathrow airport parking.

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ON Airport vs. OFF Airport Car Parking Prices

Friday, November 26th, 2010

Save a Bit More Money When Buying Airport Parking

Save a Bit More Money When Buying Airport Parking

How to Save a Bit More Money on Your UK Airport Parking

At UK Airport Car Parks we’ve always talked about comparing car parks and pre booking to save money. Whilst these two things are vital to saving money on airport parking in the UK, there is another way to save just that bit more.

If you look at any of the official airport websites they only offer you car parks which are on the airport. These car parks are generally more expensive than car parks located off the airport compound. One of the main reasons for this is because most on airport car parks are more convenient for holidaymakers simply because they are closer to the airport terminal, the downside to this convenience is that they generally cost more.

Obviously on airport car parks are not always more expensive than car parks off the airport and it has to be said that some of them offer real value for money with excellent security even when compared to off airport car parks. However, it still remains that in general you pay less for parking off the airport.

UK Airport Parking

On and Off UK Airport Parking

For example if you parked at Birmingham airport for 1 week in December 2010 an on airport car park would cost you £66.00 whereas an off airport car would cost you £29.92 with the only real difference being that at the off airport car park you would have to make a 10 minute or so bus transfer journey.

So the next time you’re looking on the internet for airport parking don’t just go straight to the official airport website, take your time to look around because you could find a website like UK Airport Car Parks.

To read more please go to our Airport Parking page comparing off and on airport parking.

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Kenya – What a fantastic place.

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

image321250407.jpgI’ve just got back from 10 days in Kenya. One of the most amazing countries I’ve ever been to, so diverse and full of total contrasts.

Of course the best bit was the game drives in the Masai Mara. If you go there you must try Camp Tipilikwani. It’s absolutely fantastic.

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An Extra Option When Buying Airport Parking

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
Airport Parking and Airport Hotels from UK Airport Car Parks

Airport Parking and Airport Hotels from UK Airport Car Parks

So you’re going on holiday soon and you want to get some airport parking or possibly airport parking with a night at an airport hotel the night before you fly out. Well you don’t have to trawl through endless numbers of websites because our site will help you do it quicker and easier and save you money at the same time.

We can save you money because we compare and we can make the whole process quicker and easier because when using our site if you are looking for airport parking you can also get airport parking with hotel results in a matter of two clicks.

Most people look for an airport hotel stay if they have a real early departure flight time, so because of this our website will check for your car parking drop off time and if it’s a real early time then we will offer you the option of choosing airport parking with a hotel stay automatically and from there it is just two clicks.

Just another way that UK Airport Car Parks try to make things a little easier.

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Get Entertained at Manchester Airport this Summer

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

image1619428431.jpgPassengers flying out of Manchester’s terminal one this summer will be entertained by the holiday operator Thomas Cook.

Four entertainers employed by the operator will do magic tricks and sing for passengers waiting to check in to their flight. This will be ongoing until September 3rd. The entertainers should be easy to spot because they’ll be in orange and blue uniforms.

The Managing Director of Manchester Airport Andrew Cornish stated that they wanted passengers to have a good time whilst passing through the airport.

Manchester airport parking provided by UK Airport Car Parks.

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BA On Time at Gatwick Airport

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

A recent survey has shown that British Airways is the most reliable carrier at Gatwick airport.

With 86% of it’s short haul and domestic flights departing on time BA has has rocketed itself to the top of the on time departure list. BA also finds itself of the international on time departures list with 87% of flights departing on time.

This surely will be good news for British Airways after it’s recent cabin crew disputes and quaterly profit figures.

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