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Top 10 UK Airports and their Family-Friendly Facilities (1/21/2026) - Travelling through UK airports with children can vary hugely depending on where you fly from. Some airports offer excellent family-friendly facilities such as free pushchair loans, dedicated play zones, baby care rooms and priority security lanes, while others provide more…
UK Airport Drop-off and Pick-up Charges (1/5/2026) - UK Airport Drop-Off and Pick-Up Charges (2026 Guide) Dropping off or picking up passengers at UK airports is increasingly expensive. “Kiss-and-fly” fees are now the norm, and several airports have raised charges again for 2026-meaning a brief stop outside the…
UK Airport Drop-Off & Forecourt Charges 2025/2026 – Full Airport-by-Airport Guide (1/5/2026) - Dropping off passengers at UK airports is no longer a quick or free task. In 2026, the majority of major airports charge £5-£7 for just 5-15 minutes, with some locations charging significantly more for longer stays or repeat entry. While…
Bristol Airport Drop-off & Pick Up Charges (updated for 2026) (1/5/2026) - Bristol Airport Drop-off Charges If there is one airport topic likely to spark debate among passengers and the local community, it’s drop-off charges. These fees vary widely – from around £1 for 10 minutes at Belfast to £7 for 15…
Newcastle Airport’s new Waiting Zone at Callerton Parkway provides up to 90 minutes of free parking for those picking up arriving passengers. (12/30/2025) - Newcastle Airport Opens Free “Waiting Zone” Newcastle International Airport has unveiled a complimentary “Airport Waiting Zone” for taxis and the public as it prepares for a record-breaking year in 2026. The new facility is located at Callerton Parkway, adjacent to…
Best Layover Airports in the World (12/30/2025) - While long waits between flights are often seen as the worst part of long-haul travel, it doesn’t have to be. Worldwide, airports are investing heavily in lounges, dining, sleep zones and more to provide more facilities to make these extended…
Family-Friendly Airports in Europe (12/18/2025) - Looking for family-friendly airports across Europe? Our latest index thinks of everything so you can start a family holiday off on the right foot.
Love is in the air around Manchester Airport!
Travellers are looking to reconnect with loved ones over the festive period (12/15/2025) - Video vox pops conducted with travellers using Manchester Airport in November by APH, have revealed a heart-warming increase in travellers flying abroad to spend time with friends and family. With many families and loved ones having spent months and sometimes…
Travellers are looking to reconnect with loved ones over the festive period (12/15/2025) - Video vox pops conducted with travellers using Manchester Airport in November by APH, have revealed a heart-warming increase in travellers flying abroad to spend time with friends and family. With many families and loved ones having spent months and sometimes…
Gatwick Airport Drop-off Charges – Everything You Need to Know (12/11/2025) - Important Update: Changes to Forecourt Drop-Off Charges From 6 January, Gatwick Airport forecourt drop-off charges will be changing. The minimum fee for using our designated drop-off zones will increase to £10.Payments can be made online, by phone, or through an…
15 Years Running: APH Celebrates Another British Travel Award as the UK’s Best Airport Parking Company! (12/9/2025) - Awards season is upon us once again, and we’re absolutely thrilled to share that APH has been crowned Best Airport Parking Company at the British Travel Awards for the 15th consecutive year! What began back in 2010 as an exciting…
Heathrow Airport Drop-off Charges (12/4/2025) - Heathrow Airport Drop-off Charges From 1 January 2026, Heathrow will raise its Terminal Drop-Off Charge from £6 to £7 per visit and introduce a maximum stay of 10 minutes across all drop-off zones. Since November 2021, a drop-off charge has…
Extra legroom prices 2025: The cheapest (and priciest) airlines (12/4/2025) - Beat the squeeze in the economy with extra legroom seats; here’s how much they cost in 2025. Flying can be a lot more comfortable when you have room to stretch your legs. Extra legroom seats give travellers the chance to…
Do you know the rules rules that apply to driving on a spare wheel – and how you could be risking a fine and your safety? Essential details here (11/30/2025) - Suffered a puncture recently? It’s likely the spare wheel you found wasn’t what you were expecting… perhaps it wasn’t a wheel at all? Run Flat tyres The dreaded moment – having to change a flat tyre on the roadside. If…
Restaurants at Leeds Bradford Airport (11/14/2025) - Plan your trip from Leeds Bradford Airport with our updated guide to restaurants and cafés available both before and after security. Whether you’re a business traveller in need of a quick bite or a leisure traveller looking to relax, Leeds…
Take a virtual video drive to APH Birmingham, Gatwick and Manchester… making departure day easier (11/13/2025) - Travelling from APH car parks at Birmingham, Gatwick and Manchester? Then make departure day even smoother by taking a virtual drive into the car parks before you leave home. From finding the car parks to checking out the arrival process,…
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