Category: Inflight tips

Are you a handyman by trade?  If so, it is likely that you have grown accustomed to carrying your tools around with you, wherever you go. In fact, there is also a chance that you may need to travel with them. Whether you are traveling for business purposes or not, it is important to know that the airline industry as a specific set of air travelrules concerning tools.  If you are planning on brining your tools along with you, you will want to take the time to familiarize yourself with these rules.  Doing so may prove helpful, in more ways than one.

Before examining the tools that are not allowed aboard an airline and those that are, it is important to know that there are different types of rules for different categories.  Most airlines do not strictly prohibit you from carry tools with you, but they do restrict you from carry them at certain times. For instance, you will find that a large number of tools can be stored in your checked baggage, but they are prohibited from being stored in your carryon luggage.  If, at anytime, you are confused about these bans, you are advised to contact your airline for additional information. 

Are you an avid sports fan?  If so, there is a good chance that you will try and incorporate sports into your next vacation or business trip. If you are planning on enjoying a game of golf or a game of baseball, it is likely that you will want to bring along some sporting equipment with you.But, did you know those items have some restrictions on them?  If you are planning on traveling with sports equipment, not matter what sport that equipment is for, you are advised to familiarize yourself with these rules and restrictions.

As previously mentioned, golf is a sport that many travelers enjoy participating in.  If you are planning on traveling with your golf clubs, you will need to treat them as checked baggage. All airlines currently have a ban on golf clubs being used as carryon luggage.Due to the cost of most golf club sets, you will either want to leave them at home or properly protect them.  If you are traveling to a golf resort or other popular vacation destination, there is a good chance that you should be able to rent a set of golf clubs. Although they will not be your own, it is nice to know that your set is safe at home.

Finding and booking a parking space at the UK’s second busiest airport, Gatwick, can be confusing. Who do you contact to find prices? Do you need long term or short term parking? What are the key differences between the various car parks? I hope that this article addresses some of these common questions.

You may not be aware that Gatwick is the UK’s second busiest airport and the sixth busiest in the world. With over 32 million passengers using the airport each year it’s not surprising to find that the airport provides extensive car parking facilities.

You will probably want to use short term parking when dropping people off and picking them up from the airport. This is also all you need for most short trips of only a few days. Multi-storey short term parking is available at both the North and South terminals.

You are warned not to leave your car unattended for any length of time in the forecourt areas outside the passenger terminals. If you do your car will be removed by the police and you will have to pay a release fee to get it back. Always put your car in the car parks provided if you need to leave it unattended.

If your trip lasts more than just a few days then Gatwick long term parking is what you will need. There are so many options to consider when booking airport parking at Gatwick it can be a little confusing.