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Travel in luxury: APH highlights new (and affordable!) ways to fly high
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Dartford Crossing: How to pay the Dart Charge and what to do if you forget
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APH researches the eateries available at Manchester Airport’s new terminal 2
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Schuss into a ski holiday with APH’s guide to all-inclusive ski packages
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The Ultimate Guide to Retirement Travel
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The Essential Guide to Travel Luggage
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Swap your beach bags for tea bags APH survey reveals nearly a fifth of Brits can’t travel abroad without tea
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APH sets out 20 travel predictions for the decade
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Travelling After Brexit: Everything You Need to Know
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Move your holiday up a gear this year with our guide to driving abroad
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Manchester Airport Terminal 2 drop-off changes
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Top Tips For Planning Accessible Holidays
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Hiring a Car Abroad: Everything You Need to Know
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Will I get a speeding ticket… what happens after the motorway or A-road flash
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Heading to the airport? In a rush on unfamiliar roads? Suddenly a flash explodes in the rear-view mirror. No-one condones speeding, but it’s easy to make mistakes and fall victim to cameras when we’re under stress and trying to negotiate…
APH reveals 10 actions travellers can get fined for on a plane
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How to Make Solo Travelling Double the Fun
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How to Have a Hassle-Free Christmas Trip
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Flying with Christmas crackers 2019: Find out if your airline will let you travel with the festive faves this Xmas
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Business travel etiquette – APH offers tips when travelling abroad for business
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Lounging in luxury: APH compares business and first class offerings on long-haul flights
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The Ultimate Checklist For Business Travel
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Travel Safety Tips: UK Driving Licence Categories
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Where to eat at UK airports
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7 Tips and Tricks on How To Plan Your Honeymoon
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How to Plan the Safest Family Holiday
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Top Tips for Making the Most of Your Business Trip
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Your Ultimate Guide to all Heathrow Terminals
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Travel like a VIP for less: APH’s tips on how to upgrade a holiday without blowing the budget
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APH compare airline check-in options
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APH compares airport hotels for business travellers
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Make the most of May’s bank holiday weekends with our top tips for avoiding travel chaos
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Gatwick guru: APH gives the lowdown on Gatwick’s best airport hotels for different types of travellers
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APH Birmingham Airport Parking Reviews
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APH’s top tips on getting to the airport
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APH Manchester Airport Parking Reviews
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Multi-storey marvels: 10 most quirky car parks around the world
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APH Highlights the Hidden Costs of ‘Kiss & Fly’ Drop-Off Lanes
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APH Compares Hand Luggage and Priority Boarding Policies on Low-Cost Airlines
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APH Gatwick Airport Parking Reviews
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UK Airport Drop-off and Pick-up Charges
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Best places to eat at Heathrow Terminal 5
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Top five places to eat at Luton Airport
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Gluten-free eating at Gatwick Airport
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Best places to eat at Birmingham Airport
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Best places to eat at Newcastle Airport
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Fuel-up and get ready to fly from Newcastle Airport with our guide to the best restaurants, cafes and bars on offer. Use our guide to plan ahead and make departure day even more enjoyable…. Read on to find the best…
Restaurants at Glasgow Airport
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Top six places to eat at Gatwick Airport – Restaurants at Gatwick Airport
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Where to eat at Bristol Airport
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Where to eat at Stansted Airport
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Where to eat at Edinburgh Airport
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Where to eat at London Southend Airport?
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Restaurants and cafes at Southend Airport Plan your trip from Southend Airport with our guide to restaurants and cafes before and after security. Restaurant Opening times Before/after security Arnold & Forbes Cafe Kitchen 04:00-21:00 After security Costa 05:00-20:00 After security Giraffe Stop…
Where to eat at Southampton Airport?
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Restaurants and cafes at Southampton Airport Plan your trip from Southampton Airport with our guide to restaurants and cafes before and after security. Restaurant Opening times Before/after security Costa From 05:00 Before and after The Globe Bar & Kitchen 07:00-20:00 Before security…
Best places to eat at Heathrow Terminal 4
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Where to eat at London City Airport?
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London City Airport offers a variety of places to relax and refuel before and after your flight, so make sure you don’t go hungry with our guide to eating and drinking. Restaurants and cafes at London City Airport Plan your trip…
Eating at Exeter Airport
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Manchester Airport to axe free drop-off lanes… find out when and how much the new charges are
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Autism and UK airports… what help can you expect in the country’s terminals
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Here are 2018’s new motoring laws, charges and regulations coming into force over the coming year… here is the at-a-glance guide you need to read now
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Get free drinking water at airports and beat the after-security price hikes… where to fill up your bottles revealed
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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…
Which airlines carry heart AED defibrillators on flights from the UK… we reveal which aircraft include the lifesaving devices
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Driving in Paris – will new Crit’Air anti-pollution stickers stop you driving in Paris? How to buy one, how much they cost and what are the penalties for not having one
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Check your car tax, car insurance, MOT and driving licence are valid here
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Can community speed watch volunteers really give drivers a speeding ticket? Find out what they can and can’t do here
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Community speed watch volunteers carry out a valuable role in helping the fight against dangerous drivers who speed in residential areas, but what powers do they have? Here’s all you need to know… Find out more about…
Bath ‘congestion zone’ charging plan revealed… drivers could soon be charged to drive in the historic city
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April 2018 road tax changes explained… find out if you’ll be paying more for your VED
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How to fast track your passport application… options available to get your document in time for a holiday or business trip whenever it is
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How much are speeding fines in Spain and will I get points on my UK licence? We reveal the facts for Brits on holiday
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Flying with chickenpox – airline policies reveal if you or your child will be allowed to board your flight this summer
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Has chickenpox (chicken pox) struck just days before your holiday? Read on to find out what to do next and if it could impact your ability to fly with the UK’s busiest airlines. Suspicious blister appeared? Don’t panic just yet…
Beat airport queues with fast-track security lanes
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Extra legroom airline seat prices revealed
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Beat the crush in economy with extra legroom seats… here’s how much it’ll cost. Airline How much More info Aer Lingus From £14.99 – £59.99 Here Air Canada From £11 – £142 Here Air France From £9 – £63 Here Air…
International Women’s Day at APH and beyond – March 8, 2018
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Is it illegal to vape in a vehicle carrying anyone under 18 – in the same way it is with cigarettes?
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UK toll roads, tunnels, bridges and congestion charge zones
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Park Mark Safer Parking Award explained… and why it means you can park with confidence
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Anyone who’s booked airport parking through APH is likely to have seen mention of the Park Mark Safer Parking Award – but just what is it and why is it so important to car owners? Here we take a look…
Airport body scanners… can I refuse, will I appear naked and other questions answered
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How to make sure your hotel safe really is secure… find out the secret flaw that could leave your valuables vulnerable
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Norwegian Dreamliner breaks record for fastest transatlantic crossing by non-supersonic passenger jet
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APH Gatwick has moved
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How do speed awareness courses work? Cost, penalty points and who will be offered one
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How to change or correct the name on your flight ticket – and what it will cost you
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Where can I place my windscreen-mounted sat-nav or dashcam to avoid a fine and penalty points?
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Have you got an aftermarket sat-nav or dashcam stuck to your car’s windscreen? Where you place it could be putting you at risk of receiving a fine – or causing an accident? Here’s what you need to know about sat-nav…
Breakfast options at Heathrow Airport hotels
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Flying early from Heathrow Airport and don’t want to miss out on the most important meal of the day? Book an airport hotel and not only will you get a great night’s sleep, you’ll also have time to start the…
Beat Gatwick Airport’s ‘Frantic Friday’ Christmas crush… the essential guide to a stress-free departure day
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Gatwick Airport has revealed that Friday, December 22, will be its busiest day of the festive season with nearly 70,000 passengers passing through its terminals. Keep ahead of the crowds with our essential insider guide to beating the Christmas crush……
Is your car at risk of a ‘relay attack’ theft? Read our guide to this all-new method of high-tech keyless car theft
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It’s been revealed that 86 per cent of cars with keyless entry systems are at risk of being stolen by criminals using the latest hi-tech theft technique – a ‘relay attack’. Here’s all you need to know about this new…
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
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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? We look at the increasing number of so-called ‘non-standard’ solutions provided for drivers after they suffer a…
What’s that camera saying about you and your car – and who’s it telling it to? ANPR cameras revealed
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We’ve all seen them above motorway gantries, watching over us in city centres and pinging real-time data back to cops from cameras in their patrol cars, but what are ANPR cameras really saying about us and who are they telling…
Why fly Dreamliner? A quick guide to advanced aviation
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‘The Dreamliner is the plane of the future’ said Barack Obama in 2012. He wasn’t wrong – today 554 planes are in service with 41 different airlines across more than 350 routes. But what exactly is so special about the…
Bag Wrap – What is it? Is it worth doing? We reveal all about the cling film wrapping service
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Beat late payment of the Dartford Crossing charge
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How do I know if a fake ‘police’ car is trying to pull me over? We reveal what you should do to stay safe and legal
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Lights flash behind you and a ‘police car’ is signalling for you to pull over – but how can you tell if it’s a bona-fide officer or one of an increasing number of ‘phantom cops’ haunting the UK’s streets? Motorists…
‘Secret’ exits from the UK’s motorways… do they exist and can motorists really use them to escape the jams?
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Have you heard the one about the ‘secret’ motorway exits that drivers ‘in the know’ use to escape gridlocked carriageways? Find out the truth about these roads here. Variously known as ‘secret exits’, ‘rear access’, ‘secret access’ or ‘side exit’…
Gluten-free eating at Heathrow Airport
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Trying to find what restaurants and cafes offer gluten-free menus? To help you cut stress levels when flying from Heathrow Airport we’ve compiled a list of eateries that offer gluten-free menus. List of restaurants and cafes at Heathrow Airport with gluten-free…
Vaping at UK Airports – where can I vape at the UK’s major airports?
by Josh Sainsbury • • 0 Comments
Where can and can’t you vape before you jump onto your flight at one of the UK’s major airports? Find all the essential information you need about vaping at airports such as Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester and Birmingham, here. You can…
Flying with e-cigarettes… how to stay legal when taking your vaping device and refills through airport security
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With more than three millions of Brits swapping tobacco products for e-cigarettes, many could be running the risk of having their expensive ‘vaping’ kit confiscated at the airport. Flying with e-cigarettes isn’t as straightforward as many might expect. From where…
Disneyland alternatives… theme parks in Europe and beyond
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Ten ‘secret’ parking offences you probably never knew you were committing
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We all know that parking on the likes of double yellows and zig-zags is likely to attract a penalty notice – or worse – but there are many less obvious violations you might not even be aware of. You might…
Airport parking for motorbikes… is it possible to park my bike at the airport for the duration of my trip?
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With more than 1.25 million motorbikes on the UK’s roads, how are riders served when it comes to airport parking? We reveal what’s on offer at all major UK airports. Go straight to parking information for your airport Scroll down…
How do I report a car that I suspect has been left untaxed on my street? All the information you need here
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Untaxed, abandoned cars take up valuable parking spaces, spoil neighbourhoods and often pose a safety risk for drivers and pedestrians. Here’s how to ensure they’re legitimately removed from the road. There’s no need to suffer in silence as untaxed motors…
Pack-a-snack or buy-on-board: Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) compares airline offerings for food and drink
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Following the introduction of Marks & Spencer food on-board British Airways flights earlier this year*, Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) has put together a guide comparing the in-flight food and drink available to purchase on-board short haul flights, helping passengers…
Free WiFi access and costs at UK airports 2017… how much to stay connected while you wait to fly
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How much duty-free can I buy? Make sure you’re not breaking the law by bringing in more than your duty-free allowance
by Josh Sainsbury • • 1 Comment
Although you can bring some goods from abroad without having to pay UK tax or duty, there are limits to just how much you can import and rules you’ll have to follow. Get the essential info here. Arrivals from EU…
Freshen up your driving – the new car air fresheners that could reduce road rage, travel sickness and prevent falling asleep behind the wheel revealed
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If you suffer from road rage, travel sickness or drowsiness behind the wheel, then freshening up your motor with a specific scent could be the answer. Certain combinations of smells could combat these common driver issues, new research from Leasing…
Breakfast options at Manchester Airport hotels…find out when it’s served and if it comes with the room
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Nothing starts the day better than a hearty breakfast, so make sure you don’t miss out if you have an early flight from Manchester Airport. Book one of our airport hotels and not only will you miss the dreaded rush…
Luton Airport travel alert: M1 Road Works & Delays
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Had your number plates stolen? Take our test to see how likely you are to avoid a £1,000 fine and the blame for offences you didn’t commit
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Leaving the house, you’re just about to jump in your car and enter the rush-hour fray – when you realise your number plates are missing. What do you do next? Blame bored local youths and scribble a homemade plate on…
What to do if you breakdown or suffer a puncture on a motorway? Getting to safety on ‘standard’ and ‘smart’ motorways
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Motorways are statistically among the safest roads to drive on, but experiencing a problem that means you need to stop will dramatically increase danger levels. Read on to ensure you know what to do in the event of breakdown, puncture…
Can a Highways England motorway traffic officer give me a speeding ticket? Find out what these officers can and can’t do
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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. Are motorway traffic officers part of the police…
Is your commute getting slower? Average speeds in the UK’s major cities revealed for 2017
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With average driving speeds falling in some of the UK’s major cities, nightmare commutes could soon become a daily occurrence. Find out if yours could be one of them… A recent survey by In-car Cleverness revealed London has the slowest average…
Are your eyes about to lose your licence – test them here
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Mobile speed cameras – how do they work and can you expect to be warned about them?
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Travel Safety Tips: How Do Mobile Speed Cameras Work? Mobile speed cameras pop up around the UK to catch speeding motorists, but, – as is the case with fixed-position cameras – do drivers need to be warned about them, how…
Passport photos: I’ve grown a beard, put on weight, gone bald, had a tattoo and more… do I need to report it?
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Nature dictates our appearance will change over time, but when do we need to inform the passport agency and submit a new photo? From beards to glasses and baldness, there are many ways our appearance can evolve over the ten…
Dartford Crossing en Angleterre: Comment payer le péage et ce qu’il faut faire en cas d’oubli
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Découvrez combien coute l’utilisation du Dartford Crossing sur l’autoroute M25 à Londres, le mode de paiement du péage et les conséquences en cas d’oubli. Combien coûte l’utilisation du Dartford Crossing? Voici les prix actuels qui font seront tarifés pour chaque…
What the characters on your driving licence number really mean
by Josh Sainsbury • • 1 Comment
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…
When will the old round pound cease to be legal tender? Time’s running out for the old £1 coin, find out just how long is left, here
by Josh Sainsbury • • 1 Comment
The new 12-sided one pound coin hit the streets on March 28 and there are now more new pound coins in circulation than there are round pounds. But it’s time to start searching down the back of the sofa, as…
Best places to eat at Heathrow Terminal 2
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Crit’Air (Crit air) anti-pollution stickers in Lyon, France – find out how it will affect you and your vehicle
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List of countries which use the euro currency
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Electronic devices phone chargers and body scanner security rules at Gatwick Airport
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Could your route to work be hit by the proposed toxin tax?
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Running a car isn’t cheap and the financial burden could soon get even more ‘taxing’ for those with diesel motors. A government-backed toxin tax could be on the way – but is your town affected? What is the new UK…
Flying with shingles – will you be able to travel? Your at-a-glance guide to shingles
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Has shingles struck just days before you’re about to jet off on holiday? Read on to find out if it could stop you from flying… Can I fly with shingles? You can usually travel with shingles but it is best…
The ‘secret’ signs waiting to help you jump gridlocked motorway junctions… emergency diversion symbols explained
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Don’t catch more than a flight at the airport… how to avoid bacteria and bugs while you wait to fly
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With more than 100,000 passengers passing through airports such as Gatwick on a daily basis, there’s an increased risk of coming into contact with bacteria and bugs. Find out how to dodge them here. Taking a few simple precautions at…
How do I find out who owns a car? From minor damage to dumped cars on your land, find the registered keeper
by Pete Barden • • 0 Comments
Has someone driven into your car and left the scene without stopping to leave details? Or perhaps a vehicle’s been parked in a position that’s blocking your private driveway? Here’s how you can track down the registered keeper. For most…
Do I need a VE103 form to take a vehicle abroad? Find out what it is and if you need it here
by Pete Barden • • 0 Comments
If you are taking a leased or hired car to mainland Europe then it’s likely you will need a VE103 certificate. Failure to carry the correct documentation will put you at risk of being fined or even having the vehicle impounded.…
Can I fly after having surgery? Find out when it could be safe to fly after your operation
by Pete Barden • • 1 Comment
Having surgery can be traumatic, but once it’s over with you’ll want to get back into your normal routine as quickly as possible – so when might it be safe to fly? Here’s our at-a-glance guide based on Civil Aviation…
How can I find out if a car is abandoned and how to get it removed if it is? All you need to know here
by Pete Barden • • 0 Comments
Has a car been abandoned in your road? From creating an eyesore to locking out valuable parking space, it’s a problem that blights thousands of law-abiding households each year. Read on to find out how to ascertain if it has…
Renewing your driving licence at 70 years old – here’s all the information you need to know to remain driving – and stay legal
by Pete Barden • • 6 Comments
Are you approaching 70? If so, you will need to contact the DVLA to renew your driving licence if you want to carry on driving. Here’s all you need to know about how to renew and stay legal. What happens…
Exchange your paper driving licence for a photocard licence
by Josh Sainsbury • • 3 Comments
If you’ve still got your pre-1998 paper driving licence, you can exchange it for a photocard licence – but don’t feel forced to do so, as paper driving licence is still valid and won’t leave you having to replace it…
Have you checked the ‘4B’ on your driving licence? It could save you £1,000
by Josh Sainsbury • • 0 Comments
More than 2.2million drivers across Britain are at risk of being caught out for not updating their driving licence photo – leaving their licence invalid and putting them at risk of a £1,000 fine. How do I find out if…
Smoking areas at Manchester Airport Terminal 1, 2 & 3 – Manchester airport smoking
by Josh Sainsbury • • 7 Comments
If you’re flying out of Manchester Airport and thinking about having a last-minute smoke or ‘vape’ before you hop onto your flight, then we’ve got where you can head before take-off. You cannot smoke on any UK flight. UK airlines…
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and flying: Can you fly after having a DVT? Are you at risk? How can you prevent a DVT when flying? Find out the essential information here
by Josh Sainsbury • • 0 Comments
If you’re experiencing pain in your legs, especially when flying, don’t just brush it off as muscle ache, there’s a small chance it could be deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Here’s how to look out for potential problem. What is DVT?…
How do I check my holiday swimming pool is safe to swim in? Beat the bacteria with our guide to testing the water
by Pete Barden • • 0 Comments
Stripping off and plunging into a crystal clear swimming pool is where a holiday starts for most of us, but do you know how to spot the signs that all might not well in the water? To help reduce the…
Find out how to check the age of your car tyres and the must-know ways this could prevent a dangerous blow-out and save you money all at the same time
by Pete Barden • • 0 Comments
How do you gauge if your vehicle’s tyres are safe? How much tread there is, or are there any bulges or tears? Finding out their age could be just as important. Read on as we reveal how to check a…
London hotels with parking
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What are the easiest and hardest places to pass your practical driving test in the UK? Find out how your test centre rates
by Josh Sainsbury • • 0 Comments
With learner drivers paying £42 million in failed practical driving tests last year, new research has revealed the UK’s test centres with the highest and lowest pass rates. Where’s the ‘easiest’ place to pass your test? The top three spots…
Safe parking at Gatwick Airport – how to ensure your car is secure while you’re away
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Speed camera myths – are they true or false? Find out the truth behind the UK’s speed cameras and how the rules are enforced
by Pete Barden • • 7 Comments
We’ve all heard the rumours about how you can beat the dreaded speed camera and subsequent fine – but how many of them are actually true? Simply read our speeding ticket mythbuster to find out the truth here. Remember, the…
Can I fly after a heart attack or other heart problems? Find out when you can book flight tickets after a heart attack here
by Pete Barden • • 0 Comments
Having a heart condition can make the prospect flying seem daunting, but getting the facts will help ease any anxieties you may have. Here’s a quick guide to air travel for travellers with a heart condition or who’ve recently suffered…
10 reasons to book an airport hotel with APH
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Do you think Airport hotels are over-priced and should be avoided unless absolutely necessary? Take a look at these 10 reasons that we think might change your mind. Get an instant quote now with APH and save money by…
How do I get compensation for delayed or cancelled flights? Know your rights
by Josh Sainsbury • • 1 Comment
Having a flight delayed or cancelled is inconvenient and can leave you stranded at the airport, but do you know your rights to receiving compensation and how much you could get? When I am entitled to compensation for a delayed…
What is a vehicle safety recall and how should you deal with it and who will have to pay for it?
by Josh Sainsbury • • 0 Comments
How many calories do you think driving burns? Find out here if you can shed the pounds while motoring across the UK
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Are you looking to get that beach body for the fast approaching summer? For those of us that failed to uphold our New Year’s Resolutions of hitting the gym and cutting out the junk food, it’s not too late. If…
Can I fly with a broken leg, arm or other bones? Find out the rules and how to avoid being refused permission to travel
by Pete Barden • • 1 Comment
Most broken limbs are treated with some form of cast – be it plaster, fibreglass or resin – but will it affect your ability to fly with your airline? Find out the answers here – and how to ensure you’re…
Do I need to tell the DVLA about my medical condition? Find out if you should still be driving here
by Pete Barden • • 0 Comments
From a broken bone to deafness and suffering a heart attack – do drivers need to tell the DVLA? Find out if these and other health issues need to be disclosed and if they could result in having your licence…
Meet and greet at Heathrow Airport – don’t get caught out
by Josh Sainsbury • • 0 Comments
Flying from Heathrow Airport can be a stress-filled ordeal and step one, getting to the airport, can be a daunting task. If you want to cut those stress levels and make your arrival at the airport a hassle-free process, then…
The MOT loophole that could see you hit with a £2,500 fine, plus three penalty points – even if your most recent test is valid
by Josh Sainsbury • • 1 Comment
British motorists are being hit by fines for having a new MOT test carried out before their current certificate expires. Drivers across the UK are being stung with fines from after failing an MOT. A failed test is recorded on…
What are the rules for using mobile phones when driving in Europe? Find country-by-country rules here before heading on holiday to the Continent
by Pete Barden • • 0 Comments
Millions of Brits will be heading to the Continent this summer, but many won’t know the rules governing the use of mobile phones while driving. With thousands of us driving in France alone, how many realise French authorities recently banned…
How to cancel road tax and get a refund if you sell your car or take it off the road
by Pete Barden • • 1 Comment
Airport lounges explained… everything you need to know about experiencing luxury for less
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Car tax changes from April 2017… VED changes explained and how you can beat the hikes
by Pete Barden • • 28 Comments
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 £450 a year in tax – while drivers of eco-friendly vehicles have also…
Where can I smoke cigarettes and ‘vape’ e-cigarettes at Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham and all major UK airports? All the details here
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Where can and can’t you have a last-minute cigarette or ‘vape’ before you fly from major UK airports? Here’s all the information you need to plan your nicotine intake ahead of your flight with our guide to ‘after-security’ smoking rules…
Who can sign my passport photos and application form? We’ve all the information you need here
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How to remove expired penalty points from your licence… holiday hire car essential information
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With the paper counterpart being axed from driving licences in 2015, staying in control of endorsements has suddenly become a lot harder – and significantly more important. Incorrect information on your driving record can lead to holiday hire cars being…
Best places to eat at Manchester Airport
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New speeding fines and laws come into force April 24 – get all the information here
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Where to eat at Liverpool John Lennon Airport
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Eating at Doncaster Robin Hood Airport
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Find a family-friendly Gatwick Airport hotel room that will accommodate your children
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Travelling with children from Gatwick Airport? Find a hotel that’ll take your family with our easy-to-view guide right here. Finding a hotel that will accommodate all your kids in a single room can be a thankless task, with families often split…
Holiday checklist, packing tips and interactive lists
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Where to eat at East Midlands Airport
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Heading out from East Midlands Airport? Make sure you’re fully fuelled for your flight. Save time by choosing where to eat right here. Here’s all the restaurants at East Midlands Airport Plan your trip from East Midlands Airport with our…
Where to eat at Glasgow Prestwick Airport?
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Restaurants and cafes at Prestwick Airport Plan your trip from Glasgow Prestwick Airport with our guide to restaurants and cafes before and after security. Restaurant Opening times Before/after security Elvis Presley Bar All departures After security Food Village All departures After…
Where to eat at Cardiff Airport?
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Restaurants and cafes at Cardiff Airport Plan your trip from Cardiff Airport with our guide to restaurants and cafes before and after security. Restaurant Opening times Before/after security Caffe Ritazza Open for all flights After security Caffi Cwtch Open for all flights…
Where to eat at Bournemouth Airport?
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Full list of restaurants and cafes at Bournemouth Airport Travelling from Bournemouth Airport? Make sure you stay relaxed and refuelled with our eating and drinking guide for Bournemouth Airport. Restaurant Opening times Before/after security Est Presso First to last flight…
Heathrow Airport for kids – full guides to Terminal 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Restaurants at Leeds Bradford Airport
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Airport luggage trolleys… hire costs at UK airports revealed
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Take a virtual video drive to APH Birmingham, Gatwick and Manchester… making departure day easier
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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,…
Airline meals… what’s included on your flight
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Best places to eat at Heathrow Airport Terminal 3
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Video: The physiological effects of flying
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Travelling with hearing loss… don’t let it hold you back
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Restaurants at Aberdeen Airport
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Essential airport guide… all you need to know in one place
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New 12-sided £1 brings fears of chaos for air travellers: All you need to know here
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With a new 12-sided £1 coin entering circulation in March 2017, it’s feared travellers could be left without access to baggage trolleys as providers struggle to update charging systems in time for the big change. Here’s all you need to…
Manchester Airport car parks where you can keep your keys
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Heathrow car parks where you can keep your keys
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Gatwick Airport car parks where you can keep your keys
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Manchester Airport hotels with free 24-hour gyms
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Airline terminal changes at Gatwick Airport explained: British Airways, easyJet and Virgin have switched terminals
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Manchester Airport hotels with free WiFi
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Gatwick Airport hotels with free 24-hour gyms
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Gatwick Airport hotels with free WiFi
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Heathrow Airport hotels with free 24-hour gyms
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Heathrow Airport hotels with free WiFi
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Predictions for 2017… APH Managing Director, Nick Caunter
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As part of our ongoing series of interviews with the APH team, we question Managing Director, Nick Caunter, about his predictions for 2017. How – if at all – do you predict that events such as Donald Trump’s election and…
Here comes the snow? How to help stay safe and keep moving if the white stuff arrives
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Find the destination you’re most likely to choose for a winter holiday – according to car colour!
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Christmas travel – When are the worst festive travel days?
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Get your family’s airport parking for less than it costs to take the Gatwick Express
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The car park that never sleeps? Watch a day in the life of APH Gatwick in just two minutes
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Heathrow Airport parking – you’ve got it covered with APH
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Top 12 Heathrow hacks… How to beat the stress, crowds and cost of travelling through the UK’s busiest airport
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APH completes 20,000 miles in £20,000 ride for the University of Southampton’s Centre for Cancer Immunology
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Have I been caught speeding abroad? Details here…
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60 Second Interview: Francesca Thwaites, Head of Channel Sales
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Here we meet Head of Channel sales, Francesca Thwaites, who takes our 60-second interview on what her job at APH involves…
VIP your trip from Heathrow Airport – fast track your way through heathrow
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New airport parking at London City Airport
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Lounging at Gatwick… what’s on offer for you?
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Airport security restrictions : Your essential at-a-glance guide
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Green Hotels… stay true to the environment
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Alternative-energy phone chargers… we reveal the tech that will help you ‘stay in charge’ wherever you are in the world
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Where to eat at Durham Tees Valley Airport
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London airports’ Wi-Fi speeds revealed
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Wi-Fi speeds at London airports fall far behind European competitors with Gatwick offering the slowest connection speeds of all the capital’s terminals, according to new testing from thinkbroadband.com. Find the full results here Based on a combined package of speed…
Glasgow Airport check in times and terminal guide
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Find out what which terminal you need for your flight from Glasgow Airport, along with check-in times… Please note, other airlines not included in this list offer seasonal services from Glasgow Airport, please check with your operator if it’s not…