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Book airport parking in advance says BBC2′s Working Lunch

My Travel Extras — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:02:02 +0000

BBC2′s Working Lunch advises travellers to book airport parking in advance in this short video.

Pre-book Meet and Greet Parking at UK airports

My Travel Extras — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:46:52 +0000

If you are flying with your family, have loads of luggage, or just can’t stand the idea of waiting for a transfer bus in the car park, airport parking can be quick and easy with a convenient Meet and Greet parking package!

Get to the airport with time to spare by pre-booking one of our Meet and Greet parking packages, available at many of our UK airports. Save time and hassle by driving straight to the terminal and have your car parked for you! Meet and Greet parking is an affordable luxury that could get your holiday off to the perfect start.

Here are just a few reasons why you should consider pre booking Meet and Greet parking:

You can drive straight to the terminal with no delays.
Friendly chauffeur driver parks your car for you while you check in.
Your car is driven to a secure car park and kept there for the duration of your holiday.
When you return your car will be brought to the terminal for you to collect it & drive straight home.

Meet and Greet parking options

Birmingham Airport
Meteor Meet and Greet – remove the stress of airport transfers as you are met at the terminal on departure and return.

Edinburgh Airport
Valet Parking – proceed straight to check-in as your car is taken to a secured facility close to the airport.

Gatwick Airport
Airparks Meet and Greet – travelling with a family can be stress-free with this convenient parking service.
Maple Manor – check-in at your leisure as your car is parked for you in the secured compound only four miles away.
Official Valet Parking – ideal for people with lots of luggage, this service removes difficult airport transfers.

Heathrow Airport
Official Valet Parking – secured parking package with the official Heathrow Meet and Greet service.

Manchester Airport
Airparks Gold Meet and Greet – leave your car at the terminal with a qualified driver who will park it for you.

Newcastle Airport
Meet and Greet – a great service that saves you time and hassle when parking at Newcastle airport.

Norwich Airport
Drop and Go – cut out transfers and drop off your car at the terminal on your departure.

Stansted Airport
Official Valet Parking – a convenient and cost-effective Meet and Greet service at Stansted.

Pre-book Meet & Greet Parking with My Travel Extras & avoid the need for transfers with this great parking option

Crunch forces prices down on city breaks!

My Travel Extras — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:14:38 +0000

European hotel prices have dropped as occupancy levels plummet according to a Times Online article.

Hotels.com has found that room rates in cities such as Berlin, Madrid, Dublin, Prague, Stockholm and Oslo have been cut by hoteliers desperately attempting to fill rooms as occupancy levels plummet during the economic downturn.

Find hotels and book short breaks throughout the UK and Europe with My Travel Extras. With a list of over 2000 hotels in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland in our hotel directory, My Travel Extras is perfect for booking short break travel. Book hotel deals for city breaks at over 1600 European hotels , including Paris, Amsterdam, Prague, Barcelona and many more European cities. My Travel Extras feature many hotel special offers on short breaks, airport hotels and theatre breaks. Whether you are looking for a UK weekend break, a European city break or just need a hotel booking, My Travel Extras has what you need.

Airport Parking | How to save money parking at the airport

My Travel Extras — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:02:31 +0000

Tip 1: Know who you are booking with – Reputable companies will tell you about themselves so you know who you are dealing with. It is easy to get caught out on the web. Our search partners, Holiday Extras, handle 1.2 million parking bookings every year, have been in the business for more than 25 years and have an award-winning call centre and customer relations team.

Tip 2: Check the price guarantee – Don’t be caught out; our prices are guaranteed to be the best & are compared against competitors prices every day to make sure they are. We won’t be beaten on price.

Tip 3: Compare the cost of airport parking against getting a taxi - Did you know that 60% of people still get a taxi to the airport or ask for a lift from friends? And that those people could be saving up to half their taxi fare by pre-booking airport parking instead? Spend a couple of minutes researching and see how much you could save by booking one of our fully secured car parks and driving yourself to the airport. What’s more, you’ll be able to stay in control of your journey & not have to rely on anyone else to arrive on time!

Tip 4: Different types of parking – There are several different types of airport parking and we offer the biggest choice of secured airport parking, serving 1.2 million customers a year – that’s more than anyone else in the UK. Remember, everything has been checked to ensure your car is well looked after while you are away. My Travel Extras only sells the best and most secured car parking and offers everything from the cheapest airport parking to covered parking and Meet and Greet parking. Whether you need to park your car for two weeks or just a couple of days we have something for you. So how does it all work and which will be the most suitable for you?

Meet and Greet parking – Arguably the most convenient option for parking at the airport. This service means you are met at the terminal by a driver who will collect your car and take it to one of our approved secure car parks, leaving you free to check-in. When you return, your car will be delivered back to you at the terminal. Meet and Greet parking is great for large families with loads of luggage and for golfers, surfers and skiers. Services vary, so be sure to read the details.
On-airport parking – This refers to parking within the airport boundary. Airports, however, are generally big places so always check the transfer times and distance to the terminal. In general the closer you are to the terminal the more you pay for the convenience.
Off-airport parking – This means it is located outside the airport boundary. Ironically, the transfer times for off-airport car parks can sometimes be less than the on-airport times, due to their location, so make sure you check.
Airparks – Airparks offer low cost off-airport parking. A strong focus on value and excellent customer service results in some very impressive testimonials. Repeat customers are a strong business for Airparks who spread their reputation largely through word of mouth with their friendly staff and efficient service. Although the car parks are not within the airport boundary like some others, the transfer times are still very good and the competitive rates are a worthy enticement.
Holiday parking – For our customers traveling through the busy holiday periods. Usually defined by the period of peak holiday time from March until October, Holiday Parking caters for everybody flying from a UK airport for their vacation.
Cheap Airport Parking – There are lots of parking providers dedicated to delivering the best price on the market while still offering customers a great service. We do not offer any airport parking which has not been vetted and gained our personal approval so, while we offer some incredible prices at several airports, you can trust that the service they offer is still of an excellent standard.

Tip 5: Think about adding the cancellation waiver – The average price for a week’s airport parking can be up to about

Airport Parking with a Best Price Guarantee

My Travel Extras — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:48:47 +0000

At My Travel Extras we can offer you airport parking at all 26 UK airports. Rather than mess about with trains or coaches, you can drive your own car to a safe & secure airport car park & have it ready for you when you return.

Why do I need to pre-book airport car parking?

To save money – our prices can represent great savings over just arriving at an airport car park. You can save up to 60% on the cost of parking your car as opposed to turning up on the day.

To save time – no need to queue up and pay for your car park on your return to the UK. Plus, with our new Meet & Greet option, you can save even more time by going directly to the terminal and your car is valet parked for you.

To guarantee your parking space – if you have pre-booked with us your space is guaranteed and at peak times, airport car parks can get very busy.

The earlier you book your airport parking, the more you’ll save!

Our services are available at 26 UK Airports & for great value rates you can make bookings at Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, Stansted and all major UK Airports. We provide a variety of options for parking at the airport including meet and greet facilities i.e. save even more time by going directly to the terminal and your car is valet parked for you! Along with meet & greet car parking we also have park & ride at selected airports at the most affordable rates.

We can assure you that we are providing the best deal as we always keep a track of over 200 prices each week & even match the price or refund the difference if you find a cheaper identical airport parking product, within 7 days of booking.

With the help of our search engine you can very easily compare over 120 car parks at 26 UK Airports. We can provide you with valet services, chauffeured parking, long stay, mid stay and express services. We would strongly advise pre-booking to get the best price, saving up to 60% on pay on the day prices & with the added security of a best price guarantee, it could certainly be expensive not to.

Book Holiday Extras online – My Travel Extras

My Travel Extras — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:56:56 +0000

My Travel Extras is a website that offers customers the opportunity to pre-book Airport Parking, Airport Hotels, Airport Lounges, Theatre Breaks, Theme Park Breaks, Car Hire, Cheap Flights, Short Breaks, Attraction Tickets, Cheap Theatre Tickets & Travel Insurance online, making great savings on pay on the day prices.

Our search tools offer:

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pre-book airport lounges at 18 UK airports; executive lounges are great value for money, coming with a best price guarantee.
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our flight search and booking engine is one of the most powerful available in the market & operated by one of the European leaders in online flight booking. We search for the best flight from 500 airlines
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In addition to the search tools listed, we provide directories listing most of the other main suppliers of these products in the UK, as well as suppliers of Airport Transfers & European Breakdown Cover.

So if you are planning your main holiday, or are just looking for a value for money weekend break, save