Cardiff Airport

Cardiff Airport serves Cardiff and the Mid, West, and South Wales areas. The airport handles over one million annual travellers and is just less than 20 kilometres from the centre of Cardiff, which is the capital of Wales. Airlines such as Thomson Airways, Thomas Cook Airlines, Manx2, and Flybe all have their bases at Cardiff Airport.

For car hire at Cardiff Airport you will find Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, and Alamo. For the very best deals at the time, shop on the computer and look at all agencies and their prices, promotions, and discounts. This will ensure a budget-friendly car hire for your holiday in and around Cardiff.

Check-in services and ticket counters at Cardiff Airport are on the ground floor, located just across from the entrance to the Main Terminal. Baggage carousels and arrivals are also found on the ground floor. The first floor is home to the international portion of the terminal and all departures. The Executive Lounge at the airport offers newsprints, television, Wi-Fi, a business desk with fax, photocopies, and telephone, private restrooms, snacks and non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, all in a comfortable atmosphere.

If you forget to pick up a souvenir or gift while in Cardiff, no worries because the airport has many choices. Shops such as Nuance Duty Free, WHSmith, and Divine offer a wide range of options. The Food Village at Cardiff Airport offers a range of snack and meal choices and is just before security on the first floor. Fly Half Bar and Echo Bar cater to those looking to loosen up a bit before takeoff and have a few drinks in a relaxing atmosphere. The airport also offers a Burger King and Café Ritazza for quick service.

Cardiff Airport prides itself on a strong effort to accommodate and cater to persons with reduced mobility. The car parks features reserved spaces for handicapped vehicles with permits. Special accessible toilets, lifts, wheelchairs to lend, waiting areas, and telephones are among the specially accommodations for persons with reduced mobility. The airport offers assistance for disabled guests as well including help with check-in, security, baggage, boarding and exiting the plane, and assistance to ground transport.

Cambridge Airport

Cambridge Airport is less than three kilometres from the city of Cambridge, home of the famed Cambridge University that counts Lord Byron and Sir Isaac Newton among alumni. Cambridge Airport is also convenient as a route into London, as it is 80 kilometres away. Cambridge Airport is conveniently just a 45-minute train ride from Kings Cross Station in London, which is useful to know for the upcoming London 2012 Olympics. However, this airport is very small so the majority coming to the area come through Stanstead which is just 30 kilometres from Cambridge.

Car hire is often a nice option when on holiday. Car hire at Stanstead Airport is always best obtained through an online comparison site. Cambridge is a very pedestrian-friendly town, so once in town, travellers may enjoy taking advantage of the Park and Ride service offered by the city. This includes free parking, which is sometimes hard to find in Cambridge, and a bus ticket for intercity travel.

Main terminal offerings have been undergoing upgrades for some years, due to the upcoming 2012 London Olympic Games. The security at Cambridge Airport complies with NASP and also includes UK border patrol. The car park is located conveniently near the centre of the premises, nearby the main terminal of the airport. Passengers with reduced mobility may be dropped off at the entrance to the terminal. Cambridge Airport asks that you arrange this drop off prior to arrival by using Tel: +44(0) 1223 373717 and drop off the passenger before proceeding to the car park, this will cut down on delays.

Contact the Airport Operations department at +44(0)1 223 373535 for information about general aviation at the airport. The Business Aviation Centre may be reached at +44(0) 1223 373214 or by email at fbo.egsc@execujet.eu.

Newquay Airport

Newquay Cornwall Airport is located about seven kilometres from the city of Newquay, hence the name. Air Southwest, BMI, Flybe, Isles of Sicily Skybus, Lufthansa, and Ryanair all offer regular service to Cornwall Airport, as it is convenient to many attractions such as Tate St. Ives and The Eden Project.

Car hire at Newquay Airport is offered by a number of car hire agencies on-site. Avis, Europcar, and Hertz offer convenient service and competitive pricing. For the best prices, go online and check each website for deals, discounts, and such. Then, compare the offers of all the agencies to find the most suitable match for your holiday.

Food and drink at Newquay Airport can be found at Coffee Republic, which offers high-quality coffee and espresso beverages, teas, smoothies, and other cold drinks as well as a range of sandwiches, wraps, and salads. Newquay Airport has a great Executive Lounge that caters to business travellers and those seeking a quiet, relaxed atmosphere at the airport. The lounge has comfortable seats and television as well as work stations, WiFi, and broadband for work. Guests of the Executive Lounge will enjoy alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as snacks, all as a part of the reasonable 15 Euro ticket, which is for sale at the Information Desk within the main terminal. Airport Angels and Priority Pass holders need only present their proof of membership at the Information Desk for access, as they are always welcome in the Executive Lounge.

Disabled visitors and those with reduced mobility may receive assistance from Newquay Airport by announcing their arrival at the call points located inside the East and West car parks and the passenger drop-off area out front of the airport. Assistance with departures includes check-in, security, customs, and boarding, while arrivals assistance also covers baggage retrieval and assistance procuring ground transport. The airport has accessible telephones, departures waiting area, restrooms, and security lines. As well, the airport does offer wheelchairs to lend when needed.

Blackpool Airport

Blackpool International Airport holds the historic importance of being the UK’s first aviation site, dating back to 1909. Today, the airport services the Borough of Blackpool, Lancashire, and western coastal England. Blackpool International Airport is convenient to much of the region, as it is only a 90-minute drive to Leeds, and just 60-minutes to Manchester, Lancaster, and Liverpool. p>

Car hire at Blackpool International Airport is available through these major agencies: Hertz, Avis, and Europcar. The car hire stands for Avis and Europcar are located in the Pay to Park area of the airport, just outside the exits from the terminal, while Hertz is located in the Arrivals Hall. Car hire agencies offer great deals online. For a good price, shop early to compare the specials offered by all these agencies and then choose the one to suit your needs.

The layout of Blackpool International Airport lends itself to easy navigation. Disabled passengers will take pleasure in the layout as the airport is all located on one floor. The airport has accessible toilets, telephones, and check-in desks to serve guests with reduced mobility. Disabled toilet facilities are located conveniently inside the airport Arrivals Hall, in the main terminal area, and just next to the main entrance of Blackpool International Airport. In addition, Blackpool International Airport features wheelchairs to lend and employee assistance when needed to anyone with reduced mobility or a disability inhibiting their ease of travel.

Additional facilities at Blackpool International Airport include shopping, dining, and a baby-care facility for those with small children. The executive lounge at Blackpool International Airport is located near the main departures lounge. Internet service, television, newspapers and magazines, and free refreshments, including alcoholic beverages and light snacks, are provided here.

If you find the need to contact Blackpool International Airport regarding a recent visit, you can ring the airport at +44(0)870 270 3777 or by email, you can send comments and concerns to info@blackpoolinternational.com.

Bracknell

The town of Bracknell sits in the Bracknell Forest Borough and is 48 kilometres to the west of London. Bracknell is bordered by the Swinley and Crowthorne Woods. The town is in the place of former parishes Warfield, Winkfield, Binfield, and Easthampstead.

The main transport in Bracknell is by rail. There are two rail stations in Bracknell- Bracknell Station and Martins Heron. Both are along the Waterloo to Reading Line of South West Trains routing. The town location makes it a main centre for commute between Reading and London. The town is also linked to the surrounding cities by the M3 and M4 as the town sits at the end of the A329 motorway at the junctions of the two. Busses to Bracknell are run by Thames Travel and by Courtney Coaches. There are several car hire agencies that hire cars in and around Bracknell, as well as the ones from the nearby airports of Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, and London City Airport. Car hire at Heathrow Airport is often the most favourable option as this airport is just 13 miles from Bracknell. The best way to get good car hire deals is to look on the internet at the various agencies’ websites. Many offer early booking deals, specials, and online discounts that can be beneficial when looking for budget holiday travel. Compare the rates of a few agencies before settling on one to ensure the best prices.

Bracknell town has a number of great sites. The mansion at South Hill Park is home to a large arts centre called The Wilde Theatre after the famed poet and writer Oscar Wilde. Many movies and television shows have filmed at Bracknell. Movie and television fans enjoy traversing the city in search of sights from their favourite shows. The film Time Bandits was filmed at Birch Hill and Harry Potter, and the Philosopher’s Stone was filmed in Martins Heron. The popular detective show, Pie in the Sky, is filmed in Bracknell, though the town is actually “Laxton” for film purposes. Other films such as the 1972 Sean Connery film, The Offence, and the 1991 Roger Daltry film, Buddy’s Song, also feature the beauty of Bracknell as a backdrop.

Belfast Airport

Belfast City Airport serves Northern Ireland’s capital. This airport is only three kilometres from the centre of the city and is the smaller of two airports serving Belfast- the other being Belfast International Airport. The airport is sometimes called George Best Belfast City Airport after a famed Northern Ireland football star who passed away in 2006.

Car hire at Belfast Airport is located in the Arrivals Hall of the airport. There are car hire desks for Avis, National, Hertz, Budget, and Europcar. For unbeatable prices, shop online and compare the rates of all of these agencies in order to save the most money. This will allow you to choose the best features and price to serve your holiday needs.

Business travellers will be happy to know that there is an internet zone in the passenger’s area of Belfast City Airport. The main terminal of the airport features lounges for Flybe and BMI, which is a benefit if you are flying with them. The passenger area features a play area and there is also a convenient Mother and Baby area near the restrooms to accommodate travellers with small children. A duty-free shop, book shop, and a few restaurants and bars round out the facilities in the passenger zone. The check-in area of the terminal has conference facilities, ticket counters, an internet zone, a money exchange, information desks and tourism counters (including car hire).

Also located in the main portion of the terminal is the disabled/reduced mobility assistance area. Belfast City Airport has a Reduced Mobility Assistance Team ready to help those with mobility issues get around the airport and to their destinations safely and comfortably. The airport has accessible restrooms, and both the ground and first floor buildings have ramps, lifts, railing and the like to make the airport as obtainable as possible for those with mobility issues. Car park spaces for disabled guests are located nearer to the entrances and feature a telephone nearby to alert the Reduced Mobility Assistance Team upon arrival.

If there are concerns regarding your recent visit to Belfast City Airport, use this contact form: http://www.belfastcityairport.com/Contact-Us-%281%29.aspx or you can telephone customer services at +44(0)28 9093 9093.

Pisa Airport

Pisa Airport, officially called Galileo Galilei Airport after the famed Italian physicist who was born in Pisa, is conveniently located just one kilometre from Pisa in the San Guisto district of the city. The airport was originally a military airport but is now visited by over four million annual civilian passengers on holiday in Tuscany.

Car hire at Pisa Airport is located in the Arrivals Hall. The following agencies have on-site car hire desks to serve travellers: Maggiore, Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar, Avis, Sixt, and Easy Car. There is also a luxury hire service on site that offers luxury vehicles and private drivers. This is called Liberty Rent. For the optimum prices on car hire make sure you shop early and thoroughly. You can find better deals online and compare the costs of these agencies to find the best deal on your holiday car hire.

The airport layout is on two levels. The ground level features the main terminal, restaurants, bars, shopping, currency services, customs, baggage claim, and the check-in area. On the first floor, the VIP lounge, a bank, more restaurants, and a chapel are among the services offered.

Accessibility for persons with reduced mobility is of high concern to the staff at Pisa Airport. The car park has reserved spaces for these guests located nearby the entrances as well as appropriated seats in the terminals for disabled guests. There are adapted toilet facilities, as well. The Pisa Airport walkways are wide and accommodate wheelchairs. Inter-level elevators and ramps are also available to make travel within Pisa Airport easy. The airport offers wheelchairs to lend for use within the terminals. Pisa Airport is equipped to handle all assistance within the airport but requests that disabled guests announce themselves upon arrival to receive assistance. It is recommended that persons with reduced mobility inform their airline at least 24 hours before their trip.

If you come into more issues or have further questions about Pisa Airport, you can ring the airport at +39(0)50 849 216 or reach the customer assistance department at sat@pisa-airport.com.

Munich Airport

Munich Airport is situated 29 kilometres from Munich and is the second busiest German airport, serving over 30 million annual passengers. The airport is officially named the Franz Josef Strauss International Airport after the famous Bavarian politician. Munich Airport is a hub for Lufthansa and Star Alliance airlines.

Car hire at Munich Airport is available from Avis, Europcar, Budget, Hertz, Sixt, and National/Alamo. These agency desks are located in the Central Area, and cars are parked in car park section P6. Car hire is a great way to see Munich. For the best prices, make sure you use an online comparison company and choose the rate and discounts to suit your needs. You can also request car safety seats, GPS systems, and other requests pertaining to persons with reduced mobility.

The main facilities at Munich Airport are located between the two terminals at the Munich Airport Centre (MAC). Shopping and recreation is localised in this area of Terminal 1. There is a shopping mall and an S-Bahn (train) station. At the MAC Forum of Terminal 2, there is a large outdoor recreation area with a semi-transparent tent cover to let in lots of natural light.

Services at Munich Airport for persons with reduced mobility include special assistance and added accessibility to airport features. The airport suggests that guests let their airline know at the time of booking. Additionally, travellers should announce their arrival at Munich Airport at an information desk. Passengers can reach all terminals via lifts. At the check-in desks, an airport employee can assist you with check-in, baggage, security, and even help you get to your plane. Munich Airport offers wheelchairs to lend for those who will need them while at the airport.

To contact the airport, please dial +49(0)89 97500. You can also email the customer relations desk by filling out the form at: http://www.munich-airport.de/en/general/kontakt/index.jsp.

Nice Airport

Nice Airport (Nice Cote d’Azur Airport) is located just less than seven kilometres south-west of the city of Nice, France. The airport is second busiest in France, behind Charles de Gaulle Airport, which services Paris. Popular destinations such as Cannes, St. Tropez, and Monaco are all served by Nice Airport.

Car hire at Nice Airport is often a good idea when travelling to this location. Nice Airport offers on-site car hire options from agencies such as National-Citer, ADA, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt. For the best deals on your holiday car hire, shop online and compare the rates and fees of three or more of these agencies. Better deals on car hire mean more holiday money for you to spend on shopping, dining, and sightseeing while in Nice or the surrounding areas.

There are two terminals at Nice Airport. In the restricted passenger-only areas, the ground floors are designated for arrivals. Departures are found on the first floor of both terminals, and the second floor of both offers the VIP club and restroom facilities. Public areas of the airport offer shopping, dining, and tourism information.

Disabled access at Nice Airport follows European regulations. Nice Airport does recommend that handicapped travellers inform their airline at the time of booking to ensure on-board assistance. Additionally, travellers should announce their arrival to Nice Airport by telephone from one of the information offices within the terminals, this will ensure that there is an airport employee on hand to assist with luggage, ground transport, and more. The airport offers two free shuttles between terminals, both of which have access for both persons with sound and mobility disabilities. The car park area has designated disabled parking, which is located closer to the terminals for added convenience.

For further information about Nice Airport you can telephone +33(0)4 898 898 28. Additionally, the email contact for customer service is espacerelationclientANCA@cote-azur.cco.fr.

Orlando Airport

Orlando International Airport is just six kilometres from the centre of the Orlando business district. Orlando International Airport is located in Orlando, Florida and is the second busiest airport in Florida. The airport welcomes more than 34 million annual travellers from both domestic and international carriers.

Car hire at Orlando Airport is located inside both terminals on the first level. Terminals A and B both have agency desks for Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, E-Z, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. Try shopping early and doing so online. By shopping many brands at one time, you can compare prices and fees to get the best deal for your budget. Furthermore, if you have a special request, such as a child car seat or a satellite GPS system, you can make that request at the time of reservation.

The main building of Orlando International Airport is divided into two terminals. Both terminals have their passenger check-in areas and baggage claims. Both terminals share two checkpoints, one per hall (East or West). The West Hall checkpoint leads to air sides 1 and 3, while the East Hall checkpoint leads to 2 and 4, which currently serves international arrivals. Both terminals have car hire desks, baggage claims, ATMs, restrooms, dining and shopping for your convenience.

Orlando International Airport has the most modern of disabled facilities. From the moment guests arrive on the premises, Orlando International Airport is ready to serve those with reduced mobility. The parking structures at Orlando Airport are equipped with lifts, and an automatic moving walkway provides travel between the car park and the main terminals. Once at the airport, there is no change of level between check-in and the boarding gates, which makes travelling easier for that need disabled access. The APM (Automated People Mover) has a simple roll on/roll off system for going between A or B and the Airside Terminals (gates / concourse).