The luggage trolley is the unsung hero of the airport. Permanently on standby to transport our heavy baggage to the terminal, all it needs is a push in the right direction and off it goes.
For most of us, though, while we appreciate its assistance, the trolley’s origins or evolutionary design advances are unlikely to be given much thought – but we feel its genesis deserves some attention…
By Sarah Anglim at 19 Dec 2013
Unless you’re jetting off somewhere over the Christmas period, it’s unlikely you’ve made plans to hang around Gatwick for your annual dose of festive cheer. As you pass through the airport on the way to your destination, however, you’ll still find plenty of glittering eating, drinking and shopping opportunities designed to put you in the yuletide spirit …
…By Sarah Anglim at 11 Dec 2013
Holidaymakers heading to Gatwick by rail this festive season should be prepared for disruptions caused by infrastructure upgrades on the Brighton main line. All passengers travelling between London Victoria, Gatwick Airport and the south coast will be affected by the improvements, with a new platform, track and signalling work at Gatwick a major part of the plans.
Deemed ne…
!--more-->By Sarah Anglim at 2 Dec 2013
We’ve got a bundle of prizes and discounts on offer to anyone who would like us to meet and greet them at the forthcoming Ski and Snowboard Show.
Yes, we’d be delighted to see you at stand G2, near the main entrance of the show in Earls Court, London, running from the 30th October - 3rd November. This exhibition is the largest public winter sport event in the countr…
By Sarah Anglim at 24 Oct 2013
We’ve all fantasised about living on our own desert island.
Far away from the stress and strain of modern life, the only concern on your island is how you dismount from the hammock after a few too many coconut cocktails.
If this dream was to suddenly become a reality, though, and you were dumped on a remote desert island, how many of us would know what it takes to surv…
!--more-->By Sarah Anglim at 15 Aug 2013
Holidaymakers should carry out more research before choosing their meet and greet airport parking firm – that’s the view of Essex County Council’s Trading Standards after a number of complaints were lodged with their team about the service.
Astonishingly, …
By Sarah Anglim at 13 Aug 2013