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gosimply.com Awards for airport parking (July 09)

Monday, August 3rd, 2009 by Casey

Another month has come and gone, and it’s time to announce those car parks that have made the grade for July and received our prestigious gosimply.com Award for Customer Satisfaction.

gosimply-award-laptopThis month, we have 5 car parks making their debut in our honours list and 24 locations that are making a return appearance.  No matter which of these you choose, you can be sure you’re selecting an airport parking service that strives to provide the best possible customer experience to help ensure a smooth start to your journey.

You’ll also note that we’re continuing to give you the “facts & figures” for each of our winners so you can see how they rate, plus we’ve included example prices for a week’s worth of parking because we’re just nice like that.

Car Park gosimply Customer Security Transfers Avg Price
Aberdeen
Airpark
87% 92% 70% 76% £35.29
Belfast
Killead Lodge Parking
86% 86% 60% 90% £25.67
Belfast
Red Cent Parking
90% 90% 6% 89% £24.07
Birmingham
APH
89% 90% 76% 81% £35.49
Birmingham
Meteor Meet and Greet
92% 93% 84% 77% £37.81
Cardiff
Highwayman Parking
91% 92% 76% 96% £31.53
East Midlands
Long Stay Car Park 7
91% 94% 7% 82% £53.47
Edinburgh
Quality Parking
87% 87% 94% 79% £54.11
Edinburgh
Secure Air Parks
89% 91% 77% 84% £83.29
Gatwick
Cophall Farm Parking
86% 87% 70% 86% £37.24
Gatwick
Long Stay South Car Park
87% 95% 76% 71% £45.26
Gatwick
Meteor Meet and Greet
87% 83% 76% 84% £35.72
Glasgow
Flying Scot Parking
9% 85% 82% 89% £69.60
Glasgow
Airparks
85% 82% 76% 78% £61.90
Heathrow
Quality Airport Parking
85% 88% 64% 94% £42.36
Heathrow
Business Parking Terminals 1-3
91% 94% 70% 96% £36.20
Leeds Bradford
L.B.A. Car Watch Parking
89% 85% 76% 93% £35.71
Leeds Bradford
Sentinel Security Parking
90% 94% 58% 91% £44.00
Liverpool
Sky Park
88% 81% 85% 81% £52.77
Luton
Central Car Storage
9% 94% 76% 77% £36.52
Manchester
Budget Parking
86% 84% 76% 80% £33.04
Manchester
APH
91% 95% 77% 97% £87.50
Manchester
Meteor Meet and Greet
86% 94% 58% 94% £26.58
Newcastle
Park and Fly
91% 93% 70% 89% £43.25
Newcastle
Airparks Bellair
87% 87% 52% 92% £56.79
Newcastle
Meet and Greet Parking
85% 89% 70% 92% £78.25
Robin Hood
On-Airport Parking
94% 86% 93% 96% £39.40
Stansted
Easy Meet and Greet Parking
85% 93% 77% 87% £53.50
Stansted
Comstrad Meet and Greet Parking
85% 93% 55% 90% £54.55

New Birmingham to Athens flights announced

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 by Casey

Jetsetters from the Midlands can now enjoy jumbo jet flights from Birmingham to Athens courtesy of Hellenic Imperial Airways and Birmingham International Airport.

The Greek airline will operate a Boeing 747-200 aircraft with 450 seats, and the flights will have onward connections to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.

Birmingham Airport and Hellenic Imperial AirwaysTalal Abureyal, Chariman of Hellenic Imperial Airways, said:  “Birmingham is our first UK airport and we are very excited about launching services in the Midlands. Athens, which is our HQ, is not currently served from Birmingham so we expect that our flights will be welcomed by those travelling for business and leisure, in particular those visiting friends and relatives.”

The new flights are sure to be popular with not only Athens-bound travellers, but also those heading for Saudi Arabia, and with Birmingham Airport parking priced as low as around £30* for a week when you pre-book there’s no need to rely on a taxi or a friend to get you to the airport.

* 1 week’s Birmingham Airport parking commencing 08/26/09.

Gatwick monorail closing in September 2009

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 by Casey

Gatwick’s Inter-Terminal Transit System (monorail) will be closing in September due to necessary work being performed on the tracks.

rushing-through-airport

A new track will reopen on the 28th of April 2010, with a second track to open in July 2010.  In the meantime, a replacement bus service will run from the North Terminal forecourt to the South Terminal forecourt for passengers who need to travel between the two terminals.

While these works are being carried out, travellers requiring Gatwick Airport parking will be able to save time by choosing a car park that provides transfers directly to their departure terminal.  This information is clearly shown on gosimply.com, so you can be sure to choose the most appropriate location to suit your plans.

easyHotel offers affordable alternative at Heathrow

Monday, July 20th, 2009 by Casey

The latest addition to our family of great airport hotels is none other than the easyHotel Heathrow, located less than 3 miles from the airport.

easyHotel Heathrow

easyHotel is brought to you by Stelios, a name synonymous with offering budget services with no sacrifice in quality or customer care.  This hotel is an ideal choice if you’re simply looking for a comfortable night’s rest at a low price.  Room-only packages are available, as well as packages including up to 21 days’ parking on-site at the hotel.  easyHotel is our lowest-priced option for Heathrow Airport, so be sure and book early, as it’s destined to become a very popular option.

And remember, there are 25 other great Heathrow Airport hotels to choose from, so you’re sure to find the one that best suits your needs, at the best price around.

Car park interviews on gosimply.com!

Monday, July 20th, 2009 by Casey

You probably already know that gosimply.com provides you with the clearest, easiest way to choose and prebook your airport parking, but we’re now going to help you even further by publishing interviews with the car parks we offer, along with photos.Bristol Silver Zone Parking

You see, we can give you all the facts you need about each car park, and even let you know which ones have won our gosimply.com Award for Customer Satisfaction, but sometimes it’s nice to hear what the car parks have to say for themselves.  It can also inspire confidence to see actual photos of where your vehicle will be stored.

We’re very happy to announce that the multiple award-winning Bristol Silver Zone car park is starting us off, and you can see what they have to say by clicking the ‘Interview’ tab on our Silver Zone Parking Bristol page.  Be sure to watch this space as we will be adding more interviews and photos in the coming months.

Car park interviews – just another way we’re helping smart people gosimply.

Premier Inn now available at Dublin Airport

Friday, July 17th, 2009 by Casey

Our customers who jet off to far-flung places from Dublin International Airport now have more choice when they want to stay close to the terminal before an early flight.Premier Inn Dublin

gosimply.com is happy to announce the addition of the Premier Inn Dublin to our list of airport hotels.  The Premier Inn is a purpose-built, modern and stylish hotel that’s perfect for anyone who wants a good night’s rest and a fresh start in the morning.   Since they’re located just 1 mile from the airport you can count on a quick transfer, and room-only prices start from just £59!  So why not start your holiday a day early and book the Dublin Airport Premier Inn today?

Bristol to Faro budget flights beckon beach lovers

Monday, July 13th, 2009 by Casey

Do you fancy leaving behind the unpredictable English weather and jetting off to sunnier climes?  Well, you’re in luck.   easyJet is offering outstanding deals on flights from Bristol Airport to the sunny Algarve this summer, making it hard to resist a getaway to the sandy beaches of southern Portugal.

faro-beachFaro, the Algarve’s capital, offers something for almost everyone.  The old part of the city is still surrounded by Roman walls, and there are also plenty of shops and restaurants to explore.  Of course, if relaxing in the sun is more to your liking, you can make the short trip to Albufeira and laze about on the sand to your heart’s content.  If you’re a golfer, you’ll enjoy choosing from many top-quality courses like Castro Marim Golf, which is situated on rolling hills close to the border with Spain.

To make the deal even sweeter, you can also get one week’s parking at Bristol Silver Zone parking from just £35.99 in August*, meaning you can realise even more savings and concentrate on chilling out and having fun instead of worrying about costs.

* 1 week’s Bristol Airport parking commencing 05/08/09. Price subject to change.

Cardiff Airport expects increase in passenger numbers

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 by Casey

People across the UK might be tightening their belts a little to make ends meet, but recent figures show that Welsh holidaymakers are still craving sunnier shores this summer.

More passengers for Cardiff Airport

The Canary Islands should expect 11% more Welsh tourists next month, and Malaga is also set to see visitor numbers rise.  Bmibaby revealed figures showing that 8% more tourists would be heading to southern Spain, while other resorts like Menorca have witnessed a significant increase in their year-on-year booking numbers.   Crawford Rix, managing director of the low-cost airline, said the figures prove that people are still keen to enjoy exotic breaks abroad.  “We are seeing a strong demand from passengers for sunshine destinations, with Alicante, Palma and Malaga topping our lists from Cardiff,” he said.

With the influx of Welsh travellers expected to travel through the airport’s doors, demand is sure to be high for parking at Cardiff Airport.  It makes more sense than ever to pre-book your space as soon as possible to avoid higher prices later this summer.

GoSimply.com Awards for airport parking (June 09)

Friday, July 3rd, 2009 by Casey

After carefully reviewing the statistics, we are proud to announce the names of those parking services who have made our winners’ list for June 2009. Out of the 21 GoSimply Award recipients, we have 20 previous winners and 1 car park receiving the honour for the first time.

gosimply-award-laptopWhen you select one of our award-winners you can be sure they’re providing a consistently top-notch service and that they are an airport car park committed to providing excellent all-round service.

Also, this month we’re starting to include the actual ratings that help make up each car park’s statistics.  In the list below, you’ll see our overall rating of the car parks along with the ratings based on customer reviews, security features and transfers…plus we’ve even included average weekly prices to help you make the best choice.

Car Park gosimply Customer Security Transfers 1 Week Price
Aberdeen
Airpark
86% 89% 70% 75% £34.74
Belfast
Cosmo Parking
86% 85% 70% 91% £22.88
Belfast
Red Cent Parking
89% 87% 60% 91% £21.84
Birmingham
Meteor Meet and Greet
90% 93% 77% 97% £83.33
Birmingham
APH
90% 88% 76% 82% £33.95
Bristol
Silverzone car park
85% 82% 82% 77% £39.50
Cardiff
Highwayman Parking
92% 92% 84% 80% £42.03
Dover
Relyon Cruise and Ferry
86% 85% 70% 84% £44.80
Edinburgh
Park and Fly
87% 84% 70% 87% £31.95
Edinburgh
Secure Airparks
93% 89% 76% 97% £30.99
Gatwick
Meteor Meet and Greet
86% 89% 77% 89% £80.41
Gatwick
Cophall Farm Parking
86% 91% 70% 87% £49.57
Glasgow
Flying Scot Parking
87% 85% 70% 91% £34.16
Glasgow
Airparks
86% 93% 76% 70% £46.51
Leeds
Sentinel Security
90% 91% 70% 96% £37.19
Liverpool
Sky Park
87% 82% 76% 92% £32.38
Luton
Central Car parking
88% 93% 58% 93% £44.98
Manchester
APH Parking
90% 92% 76% 80% £35.66
Newcastle
Park and Fly
90% 92% 70% 93% £43.27
Newcastle
Airparks Bellair
85% 84% 52% 91% £43.04
Robin Hood
On-airport parking
93% 82% 93% 95% £34.97

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Newcastle Airport flights most punctual in the UK

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 by Casey

A recent survey conducted by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has found that charter holiday flights from Newcastle Airport are the most punctual of any UK airport.

In the first quarter of 2009, 85% of all charter flights departed on time, compared to the national average of 68%.

Newcastle Airport

Newcastle Airport

Scheduled flights also outperformed the national average, with 82% departing on time between January and March of this year.  In addition, the average length of unavoidable delays to chartered flights was less than half that of every other airport in the survey.

Dave Laws, chief executive of Newcastle International Airport, praised the teamwork and efforts of employees across the business, and also said, “This survey reinforces the sense in flying from Newcastle International, rather than travelling to larger airport where punctuality suffers and delays are often much longer.”

Their excellent record for on-time flights isn’t the only good news for travellers in the Northeast of England.  Park and Fly Newcastle, a GoSimply Award-winning airport parking service, is located just 0.2 miles from the terminal building at Newcastle Airport.