Travel Extras Announcement

Travel Extras have today issued a statement that they have become insolvent and have ceased trading with immediate effect.

Our advise to people who have booked with Travel Extras for future dates is as follows.

If you have paid via credit card, then contact your credit card issuer. You will be able to secure a refund as you will have paid for goods or services you did not receive.

If you have paid via debit card, then contact the car park directly to enquire whether they will honour the booking or not.

Travel Extras website statement reads...

IMPORTANT INFORMATION –CONNECT RENT-A-CAR LTD AND TRAVELEXTRAS (WORLDWIDE) LTD 19/10/05 the above companies have ceased to trade with immediate effect. If you are a customer with a future reservation we advise you to contact your credit/debit card issuers for refund and/or the supplier directly to make alternative arrangements to pay for the service.

Gatwick Parking August Prices

The best prices for parking at Gatwick in the first half of August are as follows:

One week from:

On Airport £45.00 Summer Special South
Off Airport £42.00 Cophall Farm
Meet and Greet £63.00 ADS Premier Parking

Two weeks from:

On Airport £97.50 Summer Special South
Off Airport £76.00 Russ Hill Budget Parking
Meet and Greet £112.00 Parking Unlimited

On airport at Summer Special South looks like a good deal.

Budget Parking at Gatwick

Holiday Extras are now offering a budget parking option at Gatwick airport. The Russ Hill Budget Parking is an off site car park that offers transfers every hour on the hour to the airport terminal buildings. The car park is around 4 miles from the airport.

New Meet and Greet at Gatwick

Silver Lady Parking Services

Holiday Extras are now offering a meet and greet option from Silver Lady Parking Services at Gatwick airport. The car park has an undercover secure compound and is located close to the airport. The compound is fully fenced and manned 24 hours a day. There are around 200 spaces available for this parking option.

East Midlands Airport Parking Update

Important information

Re: All users of East Midlands airport from 21st July to 25th July.

The British Motor Cycle Grand Prix is taking place at Donington Park and long delays are expected on the traditional route to the airport. You should allow extra time when travelling to the Airport due to likely delays.

Note : The A453 will become one way and that access to the airport will be via the DHL/ Car park 7 entrance only.

Heathrow Parking - July Best Prices

Best prices for parking at Heathrow in July are as follows:

One week from:

On Airport £57.40 Parking Express
Off Airport £57.60 Park 4 Less
Meet and Greet £84.95 Purple Parking

Two weeks from:

On Airport £114.80 Parking Express
Off Airport £75.00 Park 4 Less
Meet and Greet £119.95 Purple Parking

Best deal overall looks like off airport at Park 4 Less.

Glasgow Parking Update

Please note new address and directions for the Flying Scott Glasgow.
65 Well Street, Paisley, PA1 2PZ.

From Glasgow:

IMPORTANT - Keep in middle lane when approaching Glasgow Airport
Take Paisley A726 / Junction 29
At roundabout take first left for paisley
At first mini roundabout turn RIGHT
At next mini roundabout turn RIGHT
Flying Scott is on the LEFT

Traveling from Greenock/Erskine Bridge

Exit M8 at Junction 29
3rd left at roundabout for Paisley (A726)
At roundabout take first left for Paisley
At first mini roundabout turn RIGHT
At next mini roundabout turn RIGHT
Flying Scott is on the LEFT