Security restrictions on mobile devices when flying

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All passengers, particularly those flying to or via the United States are advised to make sure all mobile devices are fully charge

At the airport security checks there is a likleyhood that passengers will be asked to demonstrate that their device works as manufacturers intended.

There have been cases of passengers having to re book flights – as their phones had flat batteries!

More information can be found here

https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/electronic-devices-and-electrical-items

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increased Airport Security = Increased Checkin Time

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Due to events over the past few days passengers are advised to arrive at airports in good time.

All airports have introduced extra security checks and therfore there are likley to be extra queues at busy times.

The latest recommendations can be found below

Heathrow

Gatwick

All regional airports are folowing the lead on increasing checkin times taken by Heathrow and Gatwick

French air traffic control strike

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24th June – 29th June 2014

French air traffic controllers have voted to strike. There is potential for some disruption to flights crossing French airspace this week.

As usual with action of this type the effect will be random – and may effect any UK airport / flight.

As always we will monitor inbound flights – and adjust our collection time should your flight be delayed.  We would advise if you are departing to check the status of your flight with the airline.

 

Heathrow Terminal Update

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Below are the latest airline moves

24 June: US Airways will operate from Terminal 3
2 July: EVA Air, Thai, Turkish Airlines will operate from Terminal 2
4 July: Avianca will begin operating from Terminal 2
9 July: Aer Lingus will operate from Terminal 2

 

Heathrow Terminal 2 – Which Airlines

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London Heathrow’s new terminal 2 opens on 4th June 2014.

There will be a phased switch by airlines to this new facility between the opening and October

 

Airline moves at a glance
Airline Date Moving from and to
Aegean 23 July 2014 from Terminal 1
to Terminal 2
Aer Lingus 9 July 2014 from Terminal 1
to Terminal 2
Air Canada 18 June 2014 from Terminal 3
to Terminal 2
Air China 18 June 2014 from Terminal 3
to Terminal 2
ANA 18 June 2014 from Terminal 3
to Terminal 2
Air New Zealand 22 October 2014 from Terminal 1
to Terminal 2
Asiana Airlines 22 October 2014 from Terminal 1
to Terminal 2
Austrian 1 October 2014 from Terminal 1
to Terminal 2
Avianca 2 July 2014 (first flight 4 July 2014) New entrant
to Terminal 2
Brussels Airlines 15 October 2014 from Terminal 1
to Terminal 2
Croatia Airlines 15 October 2014 from Terminal 1
to Terminal 2
Egyptair 17 September 2014 from Terminal 3
to Terminal 2
Ethiopian Airways 17 September 2014 from Terminal 3
to Terminal 2
EVA Air 2 July 2014 from Terminal 3
to Terminal 2
Germanwings 8 October 2014 from Terminal 1
to Terminal 2
LOT Polish Airlines 15 October 2014 from Terminal 1
to Terminal 2
Lufthansa 1 October 2014 from Terminal 1
to Terminal 2
SAS
Scandinavian Airlines		 10 September 2014 from Terminal 3
to Terminal 2
Singapore Airlines 17 September 2014 from Terminal 3
to Terminal 2
South African Airways 22 October 2014 from Terminal 1
to Terminal 2
SWISS 15 October 2014 from Terminal 1
to Terminal 2
TAP Portugal 22 October 2014 from Terminal 1
to Terminal 2
Thai Airways 2 July 2014 from Terminal 3
to Terminal 2
Turkish Airlines 2 July 2014 from Terminal 3
to Terminal 2
United Airlines 4 June 2014 from Terminal 1 and 4
to Terminal 2
US Airways 24 June 2014 from Terminal 1
to Terminal 3
Virgin Atlantic Little Red 10 September 2014 from Terminal 1
to Terminal 2

To balance capacity there will be changes at other terminals – as yet to be announced.  Use the “Terminal Checker” to find out as details are announced

 

Heathrow Terminal 2 – Operating Airlines

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London Heathrow’s new Terminal 2 “Queens Terminal” opens on 4 June 2014.

Terminal 2 will be home to 23 Star Alliance member airlines as well as Aer Lingus Virgin Little Red and Germanwings. Full details of airlines moving to terminal 2 can be found here.

It is likely that there will be a “shuffle” of airlines around other terminal to balance terminal capacity.  Check back as we will post details as they become available

DVLA Photo License Scam

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MOTORISTS WARNED WHEN APPLYING FOR A DRIVING LICENCE ONLINE

DVLA are warning motorists against using websites other than GOV.UK to apply for a driving licence. Several websites offer a check and send service for driving licence applications but these are in no way affiliated with GOV.UK and may charge up to 3 times the normal price.

Click Here for full article

Heathrow Terminal 4 Parking

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Parking at London Heathrow just got more expensive!.

For the past two years there have been problems in accessing and using the short stay car park at Terminal 4 at peak times – ie when most flights are scheduled to land.  BAA and Apco Parking have obviously been working hard to resolve this layout / volume problem – their solution RAISE THE PARKING CHARGES at time of peak demand – unbelievable logoic!

One sincerely hopes this extra revenue will be invested in better facilities!!

New charges can be found here

Free calls to Phillipines from UK

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Vibre have introduced a “FREE CALLS TO PHILLIPINES” service.

Calls can be made to regular numbers – the receipient of the call does not have to install any software.

Further inforation and a “how to guide” can be found here

Beware – New penalties for uninsured motor vehicles

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Under Continuous Insurance Enforcement, when a registered keeper of a vehicle appears to be uninsured, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau sends them an advisory letter that sets out the steps they need to take to comply with the law. If the keeper fails to comply, their details are transferred to the DVLA for enforcement. This means if a vehicle does not have insurance and has not made a SORN, the registered keeper could face:

-A fixed penalty of £100.
-A court prosecution and if convicted they will face a fine of up to £1,000.
-The vehicle may also be clamped, seized and disposed of.

It doesn’t matter who is driving the car – if you’re the registered keeper, you could get penalised.