Whilst there are lots of frequent flyers out there. Many of us also tend to only fly once a year or even less. Maybe just on big occasions.

So, it might not surprise you that airlines are making millions of ££$$ each year from people missing their respective flights.

Only last month we heard from a passenger who rang us back and stated if we could pick her up from Heathrow airport. We asked if everything was okay and she stated that even though she had gotten to the airport well in advance of the flight. The airline are refusing to let her board as she missed the last check in time.

So how did she miss the check in time even though he arrived with plenty of time.

Well this passenger of ours stated that she is originally from Spain and that her previous experience of travelling on planes is that the airport do last passenger call outs over the tannoy before they close the check in.

However at Heathrow they did not do this. So the poor lady was sipping her coffee, completely oblivious to the obligation that she had herself to monitor the flight details from checking in to boarding etc.

So what would I say our advise is to save you money, time and hassle.

1. Go online before leaving for the airport and make sure your flight is still scheduled for the time you booked.
2. Check in either online or as earliest as possible
3. Once checked in. Keep an eye around the airport as usually you will find information boards with departure gates and times to board etc
4. Make sure your luggage is appropriately weighted and packed.
5. Order your airport transfer with plenty of time prior to check in or departure.

The above may seem simple, but you’d be amazed how much money the airlines are making in missed check in’s. Excess luggage etc.

Our final advice for you all is to plan, plan & plan before you fly.

Take Care

Over the last few years there has been an increase in what appears to be demand in customers wanting ‘instant’ app based minicabs.

There appears to be a myth that the cost of an app based minicab like ‘uber ‘will always be cheaper!

I can inform you that this is NOT the case. companies like Uber will base their fares on demand e.g. peak hours tend to be significantly more expensive. So what you will find is that your more traditional minicab companies will give you a fixed fare. Whereas for the same journey you can at times pay anything up to 30% more than a traditional company like ours.

Lets put this into perspective a morning peak hour fare for a Saloon vehicle from us at Transfers4airports could cost £42 say from Tower Hamlets East London to London Stansted airport and the same journey with an Uber at the same time, same destination and same vehicle often costs around 30% more.

We at Transfers4airports like to be transparent and feel that the public deserve to be aware of basic T&C’s of these app based companies.

We truly are right in the middle of the January month. Often the January blues are spoken off, but don’t despair.

We at Transfers4airports find that one of the best times of year to travel is during the month of Jan.

Cheap flights, holidays and hotels are surely tempting for those of you who love traveling abroad. Don’t feel like you only have to wait till the school holidays.

Remember you can grab some amazing weekend breaks. We find that the easiest way to travel is to click click & click.

What do we mean? well…… Click 1. for your flights, Click 2. for your accommodation and finally Click 3. for your transport to the airport.

It really is as easy as 1,2,3. There are many many companies that provide the services above. Transfers 4 airports will love to be your 3rd and final click 🙂

Xmas appears to be the busiest period of the year. For shoppers, travellers, parents, businesses etc. If you’re travelling via Heathrow Airport this year then there’s are a few do’s and don’t to recommend from Transfers4airports.com.

Firstly we would recommend booking your airport transfers to Heathrow Airport at least 1 week in advance. Many companies in the run up to Xmas are very busy and however many drivers are in London. They too want to celebrate Xmas and might not be working 🙂 Leaving it too late could mean not getting an airport transfer to the airport!

Exchange your currency in advance. Heathrow airport has many currency exchange points and you can order your money in advance. Our advice is to call the currency exchange 1 week in advance and they can order your money for you ready for your journey. Please remember what the money limits are that you can travel with whichever destination you are going to.

Get to the airport within the advisory timeframe e.g. 4 hours prior for a UK Heathrow long haul flight. Leaving it late will invariably mean missing out on your flight and catching the next available flight might not be that easy nor very cheap!

Transfers4airports are here 24 hours a day and are happy to cater for your  airport transfers. Feel free to call or book online.