Holiday Extras recommends booking early at Gatwick

Autumn is set to be a busy time at UK airports as more and more people head off in search of the sun or look to take a short break overseas. In a recent survey by holiday reviews website tripadvisor.com, 90% of respondents from the UK said that they planned to fly this autumn.

Whilst the airports may not be as busy as in the summer, the demand for flights means that long queues and airport delays are still a possibility – particularly at peak times.

Planning ahead and making sure you arrive at the airport early is one way of avoiding the worst queues. Holiday Extras, the UK market leader in airport parking and airport hotels, recommends booking well in advance to get the best deals and to avoid last minute stress caused by searching for a parking space or hotel room at the airport.

“We can save travellers up to 60% on airport hotels and airport parking when they book with us in advance,” says Holiday Extras commercial director Ian Stewart. “Travellers also save time and hassle on the day, and have the security of knowing they have a guaranteed parking space or hotel room,” he adds.

Gatwick is one of the busiest airports in the country, and unfortunately has one of the worst records for airport delays. The airport currently languishes at the bottom of a league table of delays at UK airports compiled by Travel Counsellors. Based on customer experiences waiting times at Gatwick were 25 minutes at check-in, and 33 minutes at security.

With the possiblility of these kinds of delays it is even more important to arrive at the airport feeling refreshed and relaxed. One excellent way to ensure you get to the front of the queue is to stay overnight at an airport hotel so you can arrive nice and early after a good night’s sleep.

Holiday Extras currently has some incredible deals on airport hotels at Gatwick. The prices on Holiday Extras Undercover Hotels are so good that the name of the hotel can only be revealed when the booking confirmation is sent. A top quality 4 star Undercover Hotel at Gatwick is available through Holiday Extras from only £79 room only, or £125 including 8 days luxury valet parking, or £145 with 15 days parking.

Another popular option for those looking for a touch of luxury at their airport hotel is to opt for an upgrade. Holiday Extras now has some very enticing upgrade options at a range of leading Gatwick hotels including the Hilton, Sofitel and Copthorne. An upgrade to an executive room costs from only £25. For an extra touch of luxury and to get in the holiday mood there is also an option to include breakfast from only £6 per adult and £4 per child, or dinner from £13.50 per adult and £6 per child.

Holiday Extras also has a tempting autumn deal at the popular 3 star Russ Hill Hotel at Gatwick. Room only starts from just £59, or from £105 with 8 days parking, and only £115 with 15 days parking. The hotel is only four miles from the airport and runs 24 hour bus transfers.

Booking well in advance means that travellers can take advantage of some outstanding deals from Holiday Extras. From October Holiday Extras is offering superb Supersaver rates on parking at Gatwick that save around 15% off the usual pre-booking price when booked at least 30 days in advance.

The Holiday Extras Supersaver price at Gatwick Courtlands Parking starts from an amazing £36.10 for 8 days parking, and £52.30 for 15 days parking. The popular Courtlands is the closest off airport car park to Gatwick and has its own private road giving quick access to the airport.

Holiday Extras has unbeatable offers on airport parking and airport hotels throughout the year so keep checking http://www.holidayextras.co.uk for the latest special offers at Gatwick and all other major UK airports.

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