7 steps to keep your smile in place

Seven steps to keep your smile in place

Tiredness, delays, long queues, unexpected security restrictions, crowds,noise and travel anxiety could get your holiday off to a stressful start, but with a bit of preparation you can make a real bid for serenity, or even enjoying your airport travel!

Obvious

Well ahead of time check your travel documents, visas and vaccinations, health and travel insurance is all up to date. Put all the documents together and don’t forget local currency too!

Anticipate travel delays and leave plenty of time to get to the airport

Smart Move

Book your airport parking in advance. It’ll be cheaper and your space guaranteed

Check-in online so your whole group will sit together

Genius!

Pre-book an overnight stay, or a hotel day room, at an airport hotel if you have a long journey to or from the airport

Consider a 'meet and greet' parking services where you will be met at the terminal building by a driver who will park your car for you and meet you on your return.

Book an airport lounge to escape the terminal’s crowds

Not only will these seven steps save you and your fellow travellers stress, they will also save you money too!

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