Category : Product Updates

As of the 2nd of March 2009, BAA has announced that the Summer Special car park at Gatwick Airport will no longer serve the South Terminal.  Customers who have already booked parking, or are returning on or after that date, will be contacted.

Although Summer Special will no longer be shuttling customers to and from the South Terminal, there are several great options still on offer that provide this service.

APH Parking (a gosimply Award-winner for December 2009!), Cophall Farm Parking, and Gatwick’s Official Long Stay car park are some of our most popular facilities who continue to provide complimentary transfers to either both terminals, or the South exclusively.

Blackpool Airport now allows 15 days’ free car parking for departing passengers in a new drive to attract more passengers from across the Northwest.

On the same date, Blackpool Airport will introduce a £10 Airport Development Fee for all departing passengers aged 16 years and older.  A ticket machine will be provided in the main airport terminal where passengers can pay the fee, and the ticket will be required to pass through airport security into the departure lounge.

Passengers claiming the free parking at Blackpool Airport will need to validate their car parking ticket in the Arrivals area upon their return.

“Funds from the Airport Development Fee will support continued investment from the owners to improve facilities and help attract new airlines, which in turn will increase route choice for our passengers,” said David Kershaw, Chief Executive of Blackpool International.

The Gatwick Servisair Lingfield lounge is to close on Monday 26^th January 2009 for refurbishment. The renovation project is expected to take approximately 3-4 weeks.

Passengers who have already booked this lounge will be notified of the closure and accommodated in the Servisair Ashdown lounge during the refurbishment period.

To find the Ashdown Lounge at Gatwick customers are advised to pass through the Security Search Area, through to the Departure Area and to follow signs to ‘Airline Lounges’. The Lounge is located on the left hand side before the ‘World Duty Free Shop’, Lower Level.

Once completed, the refurbished Lingford Lounge at Gatwick will be open for business with a new and updated look and feel, ready to welcome and serve.

gosimply.com, in partnership with Columbus Direct, is happy to announce some great improvements in the travel insurance products on offer.

As of the 19th of December, Single Trip policies will cover travellers up to 99 years of age.  (Annual Multi-Trip policies will continue to cover travellers up to 74 years of age.)

In addition, “Standard” and “Super” insurance policies will be available to everyone, whether they’re 19 or 99.  These policies include up to £10 million for Emergency Medical, up to £5,000 for Cancellation and up to £2,500 for Baggage cover.

If you didn’t already know, gosimply customers get a further 10% off any travel insurance policy.

Airport Authorities have reached an agreement with Servisair to move the lounge at Stansted Airport to a new, enlarged facility in January 2009.

The new location is 185 square metres, which is more than double the size of the existing Servisair Lounge, and will feature comfortable leather seating for up to 60 people.  Of course, travellers will still enjoy all the other benefits of booking a stay in the airport lounge, including free refreshments, WiFi Internet access, and fax services.

Remember to pre-book your airport lounge with gosimply.com to escape the chaos in the terminal and relax before your flight.

Q-Park, who provide long stay parking at Belfast Airport, have announced a seasonal special offer for all future airport parking bookings. The cost of 8 days’ parking has been slashed from £33.00 down to £24.00, and 15 days’ parking has been reduced from £66.00 to just £45.00.

As always, gosimply.com passes these savings directly to our customers, and there are never any hidden costs.

This offer is likely to be withdrawn in the New Year, so take advantage of these fixed low rates!

Gosimply.com customers can now choose from two Prestwick Airport hotels.

Located less than 3 miles from the airport, the Express by Holiday Inn Ayr is a completely non-smoking, 3-Star hotel.  Your transfers are included in the room price, and they’re available 24 hours a day.

The Manor Park Hotel at Prestwick Airport boasts great views of the South Ayrshire countryside, a spacious garden and cozy lounge.

No matter which Prestwick hotel you choose, you’ll get 3-Star comfort and a quick transfer to the airport.

Q-Park Heathrow, one of our highest-rated car parks at Heathrow Airport and winner of the gosimply award for October 2008, has undergone a name change and is now known as Heathrow Quality Airport Parking.

There is one slight difference in the service they now provide, but it’s an improvement.  Transfers to the airport used to operate every 20 minutes, but will now operate “on demand”.  This means customers won’t have to wait for their transfer, as they may have had to before.

Park Mark Award

The latest car park to receive the Park Mark Award for secure airport parking is Central Car Parking at Luton Airport (the award also applies to their Luton Airport Meet and Greet service).

Choosing a service that displays the Park Mark award assures you that the car park you’ve chosen has taken steps to ensure the safety of your vehicle while you’re away.

Central Car Parking is also the recipient of our gosimply.com award for the month of October ’08, which recognises those car parks that provide excellent service and value-for-money.

The Park Mark award for security and the gosimply.com award for service and value – two great reasons to choose Central Car Parking when you’re looking for parking at Luton Airport.

Travellers flying from Heathrow, Stansted, Glasgow or Bristol Airport now have more choice when booking an overnight hotel stay prior to departure.

• The Heathrow Travelodge T5 provides comfortable, affordable accommodation just a short bus ride from Terminal 5.
• Located just 5 miles from Stansted Airport, the Cock Inn offers traditional charm, friendly staff and modern amenities.
• The Premier Inn at Glasgow Airport is so close to the terminal you can walk there, making it not only affordable, but very convenient too.
• If you don’t mind a slightly longer transfer time, the Redwood Hotel & Country Club for Bristol Airport is set in 16 acres of countryside, so you can sleep without any airport noise.