Paula Garrett

The environmental impact of Kiss and Fly travel to the airport

The media spotlight has long been on the environmental damage caused by flying and the carbon emissions given off by airlines, however, very little focus is placed on the environmental impact of travel to and from the airport. In an attempt to reduce ... Read >

Flying from Edinburgh - quick tips on buying foreign currency

There are many options available for purchases abroad - local currency, travellers' cheques, credit cards and debit cards. A certain amount of foreign currency is a necessity, but how much do we need to take and where should we be buy it? Exchange rate... Read >

Long-haul flying from Glasgow Airport - tips to reduce jet lag

The symptoms of jet lag can have a lasting, detrimental effect on your holiday, and the increase in long-haul flying means more and more travellers are affected. The body operates on a 24-hour cycle and Jet lag occurs when the body's rhythms are out o... Read >

Flying from Birmingham - quick tips on buying foreign currency

When travelling abroad it is advisable to carry some local currency to cover immediate costs on arrival such as taxi fares, refreshments and other immediate necessities. Although foreign currency is a must when travelling abroad, there are many diffe... Read >

A guide to hand luggage restrictions at Luton Airport

Strict hand luggage rules have been in place at Luton, and all the UK's airports, since last year's security scare. However, ignorance of the restrictions has led to many items being confiscated at the UK airports every day. The current security restr... Read >

Tips to reduce the effects of jet lag when flying long-haul from Edinburgh

When flying long-haul from Edinburgh Airport the last thing on your mind is jet-lag, but unfortunately, jet lag and long-haul flying often goes hand in hand. Jet lag occurs when the body's rhythms are out of sync with your destination time and can cau... Read >

How to prevent lost luggage when flying from Luton airport

Lost luggage is a cause for concern for all air passengers. Just imagine how you would feel arriving on holiday to find that your luggage has been lost, delayed or even stolen! Unfortunately, the occurrence of lost luggage is on the increase. Figures ... Read >

A guide to hand luggage restrictions at Glasgow Airport

Strict rules on hand luggage have been in place at all the UK's airports since last year. However, ignorance of the restrictions has led to more than five tons of liquids and gels being confiscated at the UK airports every day. To assist passengers fl... Read >

Flying from Stansted - quick tips on buying foreign currency

Foreign currency is a must when travelling abroad but, because there are many different ways to pay for goods overseas, what quantity of currency should you carry and where should you purchase it? Exchange rates and transaction charges vary considerab... Read >

Is your holiday at risk?

The Internet has empowered the holiday maker and given them complete choice and control over their holidays. No longer are they confined to the constraints of the package holiday; they are now free to mix and match individual components - choosing their o... Read >

Long-haul flying from Luton - tips to help prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a widely known risk associated with long-haul flying. Although it is sometimes called ‘economy class syndrome', because of the reduced leg room in economy class, DVT can also affect first- and business-class passengers. ... Read >

A guide to hand luggage restrictions at Edinburgh Airport

Ignorance of the strict hand luggage restrictions imposed last year has led to in excess of five tons of liquids and gels being confiscated at the UK airports every day. These restrictions cover all the UK's airport including Edinburgh airport and are... Read >

Escape the winter blues in style

The prospect of another cold winter, dark nights, heavy rain and possibly snow leaves us all scanning the internet looking for a last minute bargain break to a warmer climate. So, as you search for that dream destination, why not factor in some treats pri... Read >

Public transport options when travelling to and from Gatwick airport

The boom in air travel has seen record numbers of passengers passing through the UK airports year on year, and these numbers are predicted to continue rising over the next 15 to 20 years. While this is great news for the airlines and companies associated ... Read >

Flying from Glasgow - quick tips on buying foreign currency

t‘s advisable to always travel with enough local foreign currency to cover immediate costs on arrival such as taxi fares, refreshments and other immediate necessities. But, with a variety of options for purchasing goods abroad, how much is enough and w... Read >