31 March 2011

East Midlands Park and Stay Packages

A new park and stay package has been launched at East Midlands Airport.

Premier Inn Hotel Park and Stay package offers secured East Midlands airport parking at Airparks for 8 or 15 days.

Prices start from just £85.00 with 8 days parking.

30 March 2011

New Cardiff Meet and Greet Parking

Air travellers wishing to use meet and greet parking at Cardiff Airport have, from 2 April 2011, the option to use Airparks Cardiff Meet and Greet.

Cars will be stored at Airparks and prices start at £78.99 for 8 days’ parking.

Glasgow Park and Stay packages

If you’re flying from Glasgow airport, why not try a Glasgow park and stay package with the Glasgow Airport Premier Inn.

This package includes Glasgow airport parking at Airparks with prices starting from just £72.00 with 8 days parking.

29 March 2011

22 March 2011

New Heathrow multi-storey car park contract awarded

New Heathrow multi-storey car park contract awarded

The contract for the new multi-storey car park at Heathrow Airport has been awarded to Laing O’Rourke.

The £77m contract will include a covered court at the new Heathrow Terminal 2, a 1,340-space car park with associated road and ramps.

Work is expected to begin in May 2011 with Terminal 2 opening to passengers in 2014.

08 March 2011

Two new budget Edinburgh Airport parking products

Secure Airparks is offering two new budget options for airport parking at Edinburgh Airport:

  1. Park & Fly
  2. Park & Fly Meet & Greet

Secure Airparks is a fully-secure site situated just 1.5 minutes from Edinburgh Airport with transfers that run 24 hours a day on a request basis.

Park & ride prices start from just £30.99 for an 8-day stay or from just £56.99 for a 15-day stay

Meet & Greet prices start from £49.99 for an 8-day stay or from just £69.99 for a 15-day stay.

Prices are subject to change and bookings can now be made for stays from 1st April 2011.

New Airport parking service for Manchester Airport



Manchester Airport parking company, Jet Parks, now offers a new Jet Parks 3 park and ride service that offers regular transfers to all three Manchester Airport terminals.

07 February 2011

Heathrow official valet parking T3 - direction change

Passengers who have booked the Heathrow Airport Official Valet T3 parking option should note that the directions have changed.

New directions are as follows:

Terminal 3

Exit M4 at J4 following signs for the roundabout for Heathrow.

Take the airport spur road to the end (J4a) and continue straight through the tunnel to the first set of lights and then follow signs for Terminal 3 Departures.

Follow signs to Departures past the Short-Term car park.

Take outer lane (far right hand lane).

Drive to the far end - the Reception is on the right.

Park as close as possible.

There is no need to call the driver prior to arriving at the Airport. If you need to contact the company on the day of departure, call 020 8976 9611.

31 January 2011

Birmingham airport long-stay parking: changes to entry and exit procedures

Passengers booking Birmingham airport Long Stay parking should note that the entry and exit procedures have changed:

An Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system is in place so it is essential that customers have entered the correct vehicle registration when making their booking.

Customers should bring a copy of their booking confirmation with them.

Arrival Procedures:

Customers should drive up to the entry barrier - your car registration will be read and you will be automatically issued a ticket. Keep this ticket safe as it will be needed on your return. Make your way to any available space and park your car.

If a ticket is not automatically dispensed, please press for assistance and explain to the operator that your vehicle has not been recognised and quote your booking reference. A member of staff will then issue you ticket.

Departure Procedures:

On return to Birmingham airport transfer directly to the car park and return to your car.

Drive to the exit barrier and insert your entry ticket for your booking to be validated.

If you have over stayed the extra amount will be displayed and payment can be made at the barrier.

27 January 2011

Changes to Arora International Hotel Heathrow transfers

Passengers booking the Arora International Hotel at Heathrow should note that the Arora is no longer served by the Heathrow Hoppa bus.

Free transfers between the hotel and all four terminals are available on public buses.

Buses U3, 75 and 76 run to terminals 1 and 3, and bus 423 runs to terminal 5. Transfers should take between six and 10 minutes.

Customers flying from terminal 4 should catch the bus to terminals 1 and 3, then the Heathrow Connect train or bus 555 to terminal 4.

The hotel also has a taxi firm which it recommends, Heathrow Chauffeurs. A taxi will cost about £8 to terminals 1 and 3, about £14 to terminal 4 and about £12 to terminal 5. (Prices are subject to change).