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BEFORE YOUR FLIGHT
to ensure you don't forget anything important when planning your holiday.
Travel by rail as an alternative to driving or going by coach. Enjoy comfortable
travel with discounted fares. One child aged 5 to 15 travels free with each paying
adult. Children under 5 travel free.
Services to four London airports, Birmingham,
Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle.
From home to the airport without the hassle of parking. Pick up a car 24 hours before departure and leave it at the rental company airport depot, usually just a short walk from the terminal (or courtesy transfer is provided). When you return from holiday collect a car at the airport and return it to your local depot within 24 hours. Airport car hire is convenient and can be cheaper than airport parking.
Keep costs down with coach travel. National Express offers a regular, countrywide service to every holiday departure airport.
Start your holiday in a relaxed mood after a good night's sleep, especially if you have an early flight. Discounted rates, backed by a best price guarantee, are available on hotels booked in advance. 2 to 5 star hotels at Heathrow, Gatwick and 23 regional airports.
with parking
If you drive to the airport check hotels with parking as they are frequently cheaper than parking only. Best price guarantee.
with National Express
If you prefer not to drive and are flying from one of the London airports, Manchester, Newcastle or Birmingham book an airport hotel with coach travel. Hotels with best price guarantee and special coach fares.
Lounges, available at 18 UK airports, are the perfect place to relax before your flight. Enjoy free drinks and snacks for up to three hours before departure. Lounges have lots of comfortable seats, TV, newspapers and magazines, toilets, and many have showers, Internet, phone and fax facilities.
Most car park operators give discounts for early booking and the sooner you book the lower the price. Book early, save money.
Meet and Greet parking
If you drive yourself to the airport dispense with the hassle of parking. Meet a
qualified, fully insured driver who will park your car while you head straight to
check-
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Use a public payphone. Drawbacks are that you cannot receive calls and earpiece volume is often low so it is difficult to hear the person you called. Probably suitable only for occasional calls. Phone cards are available from many shops and all kiosks.
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Companies, like 0044.co.uk and Sim4travel, provide global or country-
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Make sure your UK mobile phone is not locked to a specific network and buy a Greek network SIM card on arrival. These cost about €12 and include about €5 call credit.
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Buy a new cell phone on arrival. Prices start at about €40 plus a SIM card.
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