There’s only one thing that beats cheap days out – and that’s free days out. By collecting Airmiles you, your family and your friends can enjoy a choice of hundreds of free activities across the UK. They include rally driving, hot air ballooning, spa days, London shows, theme park trips, zoo visits and much more.
People think Airmiles can only be spent on free flight tickets. While many people collect them for this purpose, there are so many more things they can be used for. There is no end to the number of free activities on offer. What’s more, no-one has to know they’re free – so if you’re looking for an extra special gift for someone, why not choose something from the Airmiles collection There’s bound to be something that will suit them, and the only one who will know how much it really cost will be you.
The number of Airmiles needed for each activity varies, but you can enjoy free days out for as little as 210 miles. This will get you an adult’s entrance ticket for the heritage site Warwick Castle. A children’s ticket is even less miles, meaning you can have a family day out for four, for less than 700 Airmiles. If you prefer something with a bit more action, then 300 Airmiles will get you a paintballing experience for two and 355 miles gets you two tickets to a motorsports event.
Alternatively, why not visit a theme park? With Airmiles you can have free days out to Legoland, Thorpe Park, Chessington, Alton Towers and Diggerland. These are just a few of the free days out families can have with Airmiles.
Heathrow Airport is the largest airport in the UK, with two main runways and five terminals. Heathrow Airport is also the fourth busiest in the world, and has the largest amount of international passenger traffic. It acts as the primary hub for British Airways, BMI and Virgin Atlantic Airways, as well as accommodating numerous other international airline corporations. The M4 and M25 Motorways as well as the A4 and A30 roads all lead to Heathrow and Airport parking is available upon arrival. Heathrow parking offers both short and long stay multi storey car parks.
If you are travelling from Heathrow then you are spoilt for choice when it comes to Airlines and destinations. The best way to narrow down your selection is to consider where you would like to travel to and your budget in terms of flight costs. If you are fairly flexible then you may wish to investigate the nature and quality of service offered up by certain airlines to find the most comfortable and enjoyable flight.
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are highly regarded airlines. They may cost a little more than your budget Airline, but given that Heathrow is their primary base you will have an extremely wide choice of destinations and flight times. These corporations are particularly suitable for long haul international flights thanks to the level of comfort and service that they provide.
If you have a smaller budget, and particularly for short haul flights within Europe then you may be better off cutting costs and travelling with a smaller Airline company. BMI offers excellent value with a wide variety of destinations.
Alternatively you can opt for an international airline that concentrates flights between certain destinations, for example American Airlines for the US or Emirates for Dubai. If you are booking a package holiday then Thomas Cook provides chartered flights from Heathrow to your selected location.
If you are looking to jet off on your travels from Manchester Airport whether on business or for leisure you will need to consider where to leave your car. Airport parking is a great option as you avoid having to depend on taxis or relatives to get you to the airport on time and can rest assured that you will get there on time. No matter what the length of flight is Manchester Airport parking is available to you.
City breaks or business flying
If you are jet setting to a city in the UK or abroad either for a holiday or on business then there is nothing more convenient that leaving your car at the secure airport parking area. You can enjoy a trip to Amsterdam, Dusseldorf, Barcelona or whether ever else you choose to go feeling reassured that your vehicle is well looked after and will be there ready and waiting when you land. Many business people often have to city hop in one day and waiting for taxis can be a chore. This way of airport parking can reduce the hassle and stress so that you can get home all the sooner in the comfort of your own car.
Long haul holidays
When choosing to go away on your planned holidays the traditional means of getting there is to persuade a family member to get up with you all bleary eyed to take you to the airport or to order a taxi, that may turn up late or not at all. Manchester airport parking has great facilities so that you can leave you car for your holiday duration in secure circumstances. That trip to Jamaica can be even dreamier when you can just jump into your ready and waiting car when you return. It’s easy to arrange and can be paid for in advance.
So you have arrived for a short stay in the city of London and naturally you want to make the most of your time. London is a city bustling with arts, culture, activities, landmarks and much, much more. Plan your time carefully, and you could have a fantastic experience.
If you are arriving into Heathrow, the first thing to remember is that the tube will take you straight into central London in less than an hour, so instead of facing the London traffic, leave your car at a Heathrow Parking facility and jump on the Piccadilly Line. Make sure to buy a travelcard, which will give you unlimited access to London transport all day.
Get off the tube at Piccadilly Circus as it is only a short walk down to Trafalgar Square, where you can see the famous fountains and National Portrait Gallery. Then take a short walk to Embankment where you can jump on a tube across the river to Waterloo. Here you can enjoy a stroll along the Southbank, where you will find the National Theatre, the Tate modern, and plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars to enjoy.
You can’t visit London without seeing Buckingham Palace, so take a short tube journey to St James Park to see the Queen. Then finish off your trip by heading north to Oxford Circus, famously renowned for its fantastic shopping.
Take a quick stroll through Soho, and head to Leicester square, where you might catch a film premiere, before heading back to your airport parking at Heathrow.
Flights can be expensive, which is why many people are choosing to holiday in the UK this summer, instead of flying to the Continent or the USA. This doesn’t have to be the case though, as you can earn yourself free flights by saving on loyalty programmes. By doing your weekly shop or filling up your car, you can earn rewards such as free flights anywhere in the world.
So, that week in New York isn’t quite as far away as it first appeared, but just how much money would you save on a pair of free flights to New York?
Let’s say the average price of a pair of flight tickets from London to New York was £700 this summer, depending on where you look. That £700 saved by using loyalty programmes for your tickets could be spent in many other, more ways.
For example, you could buy 291 pints of lager (there’s a sobering thought) or around 700 loaves of bread. You and your partner could visit the cinema together 58 times, that’s more than once a week for a year.
Or, if you wanted to spend the money a little more practically, you could fill up the average family car with fuel 17 times and, if you’re a careful driver, you could insure your car for the next 2 years, getting you much more mileage for your money.
All of this money could be saved by earning rewards when you shop.
