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Get free drinking water at airports and beat the after-security price hikes… where to fill up your bottles revealed (3/6/2023) - Airport security rules make it impossible to take water through to the departure lounge, where buying bottles can be frustratingly expensive. However, it’s easy to dampen down your airside expenses by packing a few empty bottles in your hand luggage…
Bristol Airport Drop-off & Pick Up Charges (2/7/2023) - Bristol Airport Drop-off Charges If there is one topic about airports that is likely to generate a conversation among passengers and the local community, it’s the drop-off charges that have been gradually introduced over the years. These can range from…
Stansted Airport Drop-off & Pick up Charges (2/7/2023) - While there are lots of great things about flying from Stansted Airport – the award-winning terminal, big choice of shopping and dining, and lots of cheery low-cost flights – the drop-off charge is not one of them. In fact, it’s…
Gatwick Park and Ride Airport Parking (1/27/2023) - APH offers a variety of parking options for travellers, including the popular Park and Ride service. This service allows passengers to park their car in a secure, off-site car park and then take a shuttle bus to the airport terminal.…
Edinburgh Airport Drop-off Charges (1/23/2023) - Edinburgh Airport Drop-off Charges Like most airports in the UK, Edinburgh operates a payment system for passenger drop-off and pick-up. The drop-off area is on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park right opposite the terminal building and the…
APH compares air pollution levels in some of the most popular holiday destinations (1/19/2023) - According to research published by Nature, over three million people around the world die prematurely each year from outdoor pollution. For those holidaymakers concerned about air quality when travelling abroad, we have commissioned a guide* comparing air pollution levels in some…
Who can sign my passport photos and application form? We’ve all the information you need here (1/19/2023) - Applying for new or renewed passport? You might need to get new photos taken and your form signed – but just who can you ask to countersign these valuable documents? Here we look at all the information you need to get…
Which airlines carry heart AED defibrillators on flights from the UK… we reveal which aircraft include the lifesaving devices (1/19/2023) - Flying is one of the safest ways to travel and now it’s become even safer with the widespread introduction of airlines flying with a heart AED defibrillator across the global fleet. It’s incredibly rare for passengers to suffer serious problems…
List of countries which use the euro currency (1/14/2023) - Want to know which countries use the euro? Find the European countries that do, the European countries that don’t and even the non-European countries that do… EU and non-EU European countries that do and don’t use the euro We’ve compiled…
Beat airport queues with fast-track security lanes (1/12/2023) - If you’re in a rush, travelling with kids or simply hate queuing, then don’t just stand in line – take the fast lane with one of the express services available at many UK airports…
Luton Airport Drop-off Charges (12/13/2022) - Luton Airport Free Drop-off You don’t have to pay to drop your friends and family off at Luton Airport. To take advantage of the free drop-off, you have two choices. 1. Mid Stay car park 2. Long Stay car park…
Check your car tax, car insurance, MOT and driving licence are valid here (10/31/2022) - Instantly check if your car is taxed, insured & MoT’d and that your driving licence is valid with our guide to official free tools here. Big changes are coming to the MOT test. On May 20, 2018, the test changed…
Car tax changes… VED changes explained and how you can beat the hikes (10/31/2022) - New tax rates for vehicles registered after 1 April 2017, have now come into place. As a result, some new car owners are now liable to pay £520 a year in tax – while drivers of eco-friendly vehicles have also…
What the characters on your driving licence number really mean (10/26/2022) - Ever wondered what makes up your driving licence number? It’s not simply a random collection of 16 characters – here’s what it really means… Each driving licence holder in England, Scotland and Wales has a 16 character long, unique driver…
Can a Highways England motorway traffic officer give me a speeding ticket? Find out what these officers can and can’t do (10/25/2022) - We’ve all seen traffic officers on motorways, but what exactly is their role and do they have any powers to stop and fine drivers? Here’s all you need to know right here.
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