Why UK Airports Can Be Stressful — and How Planning Ahead Helps

Travelling through an airport should be the exciting start to a trip — yet for many, the experience is punctuated by long queues, delays, and logistical headaches. Recent global analyses, including a Condé Nast Traveler ranking of the world’s most stressful airports and an iSelect travel insight report, underline how congestion and operational pressure shape the travel experie…

By Stephen Forster at 22 Jan 2026

How to Prepare Your Car for Long-Term Airport Parking

Leaving your car at the airport for days, weeks or even months needs a little planning. Do it right and you’ll come home to a car that starts, drives and looks the same as when you left it. Below is a practical, step-by-step guide you can use as a checklist before you hand over the keys.

Quick overview (do these first)

  • Book a reputable long-term lot with CCT…

By Stephen Forster at 13 Jan 2026

Why Airport Drop-Off Fees Are on the Rise

From 6 January 2026, Gatwick Airport dramatically increases its passenger drop-off charge to £10, making it the most expensive drop-off fee in the UK. This represents a roughly 43 % hike from the previous £7 fee and applies to anyone stopping in the airport’s designated drop-off zone outside the North and South termina…

By Stephen Forster at 5 Jan 2026

Travel Trends for 2026: What Every Adventurer Needs to Know

As we edge closer to 2026, the travel world is buzzing with fresh ideas, renewed priorities and bold shifts in how we explore the world. From deeper cultural immersion to meaningful wellness journeys and smarter planning tools, travel trends are evolving fast — and savvy travellers can get ahead of the curve now. Here’s what I Love Airport Parking has learned by examining industry fore…

By Stephen Forster at 29 Dec 2025

Festive Rail Update: What to Know When Heading to UK Airports This Christmas

As we approach the festive season, travellers flying in or out of UK airports should take note — rail connections across many airport routes will change significantly between 23 December 2025 and 2 January 2026. Many changes come because of essential maintenance and upgrade work on the national rail network.

Big Picture: Railworks Over Christmas and New Year

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By Stephen Forster at 17 Dec 2025

Most Magical European Christmas Markets for 2025

As the winter chill sweeps across Europe and cities light up with twinkling lights, there’s no better way to welcome the festive season than by wandering through a traditional Christmas market. For 2025, we’ve selected a handful of unbeatable destinations that combine festive atmosphere, historic charm, and a sprinkling of magic — ideal for a seasonal getaway just a flight away.

By Stephen Forster at 5 Dec 2025

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