New park and stay package at Manchester Airport

Premier Inn Manchester Airport is offering a new parking package to guests requiring a hotel with parking package.

The hotel now offers a room at the hotel and meet and greet parking with Airparks.

All customers need to do is leave their car in the hotel car park. Airparks will pick the car up from the hotel and take it to their own secured car park, where it will remain while the customer is on holiday. When the customer returns, their car will be waiting for them at the hotel.

Jersey Airport to increase parking fees

Watch out for an increase in parking fees if you’re planning to park at Jersey Airport.

The airport has announced plans to increase the cost of parking by 10p, to 70p per half hour, from 1 September.

There is a pick-up zone available at Jersey Airport that offers free drop-off/pick-up with a maximum stay of 10 minutes.

Pay by phone parking - the future of parking?

Could we see an end to parking tickets caused by motorists simply failing to realise that their parking period has come to an end?

Possibly, if a trial by New York City is successful and parking authorities in the UK adopt the technology.

New York City is planning to run a year-long test on new "pay-by-phone" parking meters in nearly 300 spots.

The “pay-by-phone” parking meters warn motorists that their time on the meter is running low and invites them to top up their time without the inconvenience or returning to their cars.

“After a one-time registration online, drivers will simply use an app or text message to enter the number of the meter they are parking at and the amount of time they wish to purchase, said Bruce Schaller, deputy transportation commissioner.

"More and more is being paid by credit card, but the majority of parking fees is still cash," he said.

"However, the main goal here is convenience for drivers."

The technology is already in use in Atlanta and Washington

Cardiff Airport cuts pre-booked parking fees

Cardiff Airport has reduced the cost of its pre-booked parking, seven months after Walesonline revealed that customers booking pre-paid Cardiff Airport parking were paying 25% more than gate prices.

Traditionally with airport parking, it is recognized that booking airport parking in advance is much cheaper than just turning up on the day and paying the gate prices – typically, customers can save up to 60%. However, in January 2011, Walesonline revealed that customers pre-booking at the on-airport NCP car park were being charged £81.50 a week, compared with £65 charged to customers just turning up on the day.

The difference in fees caused outrage however, Walesonline is now reporting that pre-booked fees have now been slashed to £44.50 per week.

New parking product at Humberside Airport

There's a new Supersaver package for Humberside On-Airport Parking.

Basically, it's cheaper than the normal Humberside on-airport parking, however, customers cannot change or cancel their bookings.

Bellair Newcastle parking name change

If you are familiar with Newcastle Bellair parking at Newcastle Airport, be advised that the name has changed.

Formerly known as Q-Park Newcastle Bellair, the company is now Airparks Newcastle.

Luton Airport Stress-Free Meet and Greet

If you're planning to book parking at Luton Airport you make like to know that there’s a new meet and greet parking service available at Luton Airport.

Stress-Free Meet and Greet is aptly named: The customer's car is collected from outside the terminal when they set off on holiday, taken to a secured car park, and brought back to the terminal when they return. There are no transfers. If you've got a lot of luggage, are disabled, or have impatient young children, it's a great option.

Two booking options are available:

• The flexible/standard package
• The non-flexible package – customers cannot make any changes to their booking once it is made or get a refund if they need to cancel

Airport parking company up for top award

SkyparkSecure has been nominated for Best Airport Parking Company at the British Travel Awards.

The company offers a wide range of airport parking products at many UK airports.

Managing Director, David Brown said, “Were over the moon to have been nominated.

“Our team works very hard to ensure that our customers are looked after and were proud of the work we’ve done together to provide the very best booking service available.”

The winners of the 2011 British Travel Awards will be announced at a glittering ceremony on 2 November at the Battersea Evolution in Battersea Park, London.

Concerns raised over Southend Airport parking

Residents living in Prittlewell near Southend Airport are calling for residents-only parking because of concerns that passengers flying from Southend will park in their streets the Echo reports.

Prittlewell Station is just a two-minute journey from Southend airport’s station and residents are concerned that the use of their streets for holidaymakers’ airport parking will be exacerbated by the announcement that easyJet is to start operating flights from the airport.

Paul Van Looy, ward councillor for the area, told the Echo: “People in East Street and Station Avenue have said they would like to see measures introduced because the problem is likely to get worse.

“Some residents have said they would like to see permit parking.”

Manchester Airport issues summer parking warning

Manchester Airport is advising passengers travelling through the airport this summer to pre book their Manchester Airport parking in advance. They advise that during the summer season they cannot guarantee that spaces will be available for passengers that have not pre booked parking.

Airparks Cardiff – change to drop-off and pick-up points

From today, Monday 1 August 2011, Airparks Cardiff will be using a new drop-off and pick-up point at the airport.

Directions for customers leaving Cardiff Airport terminal:

• Follow the pedestrian walkway and zebra crossings across the drop-off lanes in front of the airport
• Make your way down the steps to the Airparks bus stop and shelter - the bus runs every 30 minutes
• Once you're back at the car park, head to the check-out building to the left of the bus shelter.
• At one of the machines, scan the barcode on your key collection ticket - the machine will tell you where your car is parked, and your car keys will be returned
• Collect your car and head home.

If you have any problems, just press the assistance button - there will always be a member of staff on hand to help you.

If you come back from holiday earlier than planned, please give the car park a call so they can get your car ready for you.