Are new ‘basic economy’ fares on long-haul flights worth the squeeze? Several long-haul airlines have recently launched discounted ‘basic economy’ fares, allowing budget-conscious passengers to travel to destinations such as the USA with hand luggage only and avoid unnecessary fees.…
Know Before You Go – Foreign Travel Advice & Travel Tips
Your holiday is important to you, so why take chances when booking it?
Featuring regular updates on the issues that matter most to you, APH’s fabulous Know Before You Go guide provides across the board research on all travel topics; from airport Wi-Fi costs, to mobile roaming charges, and even the price of flying with Golf Equipment.
We’ve got all the facts and figures in one handy place so you can get the best deals and be fully prepared for your trip. Know Before You Go does all the hard work so that you don’t have to!
Airport Parking & Hotels (APH) Compares Travel Insurance Policies For Golden Gap Year
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According to research by Azimo*, many Britons are now taking their own ‘grown-up gap year’, with 37% of 1,000 UK adults planning to tick off their bucket list on an extended trip abroad. For empty nesters planning a ‘Golden Gap…
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…
Airport Parking & Hotels (APH) Compares Working Holiday Visas For UK Gap Year Students
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According to gap year travel specialists Oyster Worldwide, September is a popular booking time for school leavers looking to secure a gap year project, following the release of A-Level results on 17 August. For those keen to add impressive foreign…
International plug sockets and voltages revealed
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When using electrical appliances abroad, the voltage, frequency and socket type can vary greatly between countries, which can potentially damage electronic devices while abroad or prevent them from working at full capacity. To ensure travellers don’t receive an unexpected ‘shock’…
Pre-flight pampering: Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) compares beauty treatments and wellness offerings at UK airports
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According to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Foundation*, over one-third of business travellers (37%) have combined their work travel with an extended leisure break, resulting in what is now known as a ‘bleisure’ trip. For travellers looking for a…
Airport Parking & Hotels (APH) Compares Charges For Using Mobile Phones Outside of the EU
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EE: World Select Zone destinations: USA, Canada, Turkey, Australia, UAE Europe Zone: Austria, Azores, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Canary Islands, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guyana, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy,…
Airport Parking & Hotels (APH) compares entertainment for children on board airlines
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According to research released by London Heathrow Airport*, the number of under-5s taking their first flight has increased by 15 per cent compared twith five years ago. In fact. the average five-year-old is predicted to fly more than half a…
Travel anxiety: APH survey reveals what worries UK travellers in the 24 hours prior to flying abroad
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A survey* conducted of over 1,800 people by Airport Parking & Hotels (APH), the leading airport parking operator in the UK, has revealed the leading causes of UK adults’ travel-related anxieties in the 24 hours prior to taking a flight,…
Cost Of UK Passports
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If you need a new passport use the table below to understand what options there are to get a new passport or renew your passport, how much it will cost you, and how much time it will take. Understand your…
APH Compares The Cost Of Applying For UK Passports
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Following the launch of an online passport renewal service by the government in March 2017*, which allows holidaymakers to apply for a new travel document in just 10 minutes, Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) has put together a guide comparing…
Easter holiday: Comparison of family facilities at Heathrow Airport terminals 2-5
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With Heathrow Airport welcoming over 75 million passengers last year alone*, travelling through the UK’s busiest airport during the Easter holidays with kids in tow may fill any family with fear. Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) is therefore offering nomadic…
APH Compares Airline Policies for Cancellations and Delays Due to Bad Weather
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With Storm Doris causing havoc for more than 10,000 people at UK airports in February,* Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) has put together a guide comparing the airline policies for flight cancellations and delays, ensuring travellers are prepared should their…
APH compares air pollution levels in some of the most popular holiday destinations
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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, Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) has commisioned a guide* comparing…
APH compares pollen levels in some of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations
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Research reveals, 25% of the UK’s population suffers from hay fever, so to mark the start of Allergy Awareness Week on 20 April 2015, Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) has compiled a guide comparing pollen levels in holiday hotspots across…
European countries don’t actually use the Euro!
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We have updated this list of countries that use the euro currency. Please view the 2017 list of euro and non-euro currency countries here. Amazingly over half of European countries don’t actually use the Euro! Airport Parking and Hotels (APH),…