Keep out of the rain - try going undercover

Parking4less are offering fantastic deals on 3* and 4* Undercover Hotels.

With prices so good that the hotel names remain a mystery until the booking is made. Parking4less offers top quality 3* and 4* airport hotels at Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Manchester, East Midlands and Glasgow, many with leisure facilities.

Parking4less has some fantastic deals at 4 star hotels at Heathrow airport, the hotel identity remains undercover until you get your confirmation email but your hotel rate is covered by a best price guarantee. Prices start from just £45 room only, or £59 for a room and 15 days parking. All the hotels are top quality and offer a high standard of comfort and service.

A four star undercover hotel at London Gatwick will only cost from £79.00 for room only and from £125 inclusive of an 8 day luxury valet parking package - the 15 day valet parking option will only cost £145.

For travellers flying from Stansted airport and looking for a surprisingly good airport stopover for a low price, Parking4less offers undercover hotel deals at 3 star Stansted airport hotels -
Prices start from just £75.95 for room only, £89.95 for an overnight stay plus 8 days parking, or from only £129 for an overnight stay plus 15 days parking.

With early check-in times and the possibilities of delays at check-in it is worthwhile staying overnight at a hotel.

To complement an undercover hotel stay, to further enhance the 'holiday mood' and to add another element of luxury to a trip book an airport lounge through Parking4less with prices starting from just £17.95.

BA to introduce fingerprint checks at Heathrow

British Airways passengers are to become the first in Britain to have their fingerprint taken as a matter of routine, the Times newspaper reports. From next year all passengers travelling on BA's domestic flights from Heathrow will have to give their fingerprint and have their face scanned as part of the security check prior to take off.

The new biometric techniques, which will be introduced at Terminal 5 when it opens on March 27, were being implemented as a result of 'recent security threats,' airport operator BAA said. Similar procedures are already in force in other countries, including the US.

BAA said the checks, which will take place at the normal security point and then again immediately prior to boarding, had become necessary because Terminal 5 had a common departure lounge for international and domestic passengers. These lounges leave open the possibility that a passenger arriving on an international flight could board a domestic flight from the common area and evade immigration control.

Existing terminals which have common lounges for international and domestic passengers, such as Gatwick, get around this problem by requiring all domestic passengers to have a photo taken, which is then printed on their boarding pass. The spokesman added that while there were no plans yet to introduce biometric security checks across all airports such checks were 'definitely the way of the future'.

Click on these links to book Heathrow airport hotels or Heathrow airport parking at the lowest price.

Stoneham Park at Southampton Airport

At Parking4less we're offering some fantastic low prices on a new parking option at Stoneham Park.

The closest off-airport parking to Southampton airport, Stoneham Park is only 1.5 miles from the terminal. Transfers to the airport are free and quick - operating around the clock and taking only 5 - 10 minutes. Using this car park couldn't be simpler. Simply arrive, find a space and park. When you board the transfer bus produce your email as confirmation of booking to the driver. Upon return board the transfer bus in the same way, return to your car and leave. No fuss and you get to keep your keys with you.

While you are away enjoying the sun and relaxing you can relax knowing your car is in safe hands. Stoneham Park is monitored around the clock by CCTV.

Offering security and convenience Southampton airport parking - when booked with Parking4less - Stoneham Park is cheap too. Take a look at this low price:

8 days parking from only £48

Airport transfers

Airport security has been stepped up again as a result of the incident at Glasgow airport. One of the direct effects has been the restriction of passenger pick up and drop off close to Heathrow airport terminals and restrictions at other UK airports.

Apparently airport parking transfers have the priority to operate - meaning that shuttle buses still have access to drop off and pick up passengers close to the terminals. We strongly advise that you book your airport parking in advance - giving you a clear passage and a worry free journey to check-in - booking parking in advance is not only cost effective it also really makes sense to avoid delays and congestion accessing the airport.

Parking4less advise the use of airport parking. Arrive at check-in early without having to spend vital time searching for a space and, with a free transfer, avoid the need to drive to the terminal.

New budget meet and greet at Heathrow

Aardvark Meet and greet Parking Service is a new budget Meet and Greet service for all Heathrow terminals.
Prices start at just: £91 for 8 days secured car parking.
Aardvark parking offers you all the convenience of a chauffeured parking service at a lower price. This is a great service for families and people travelling with lots of luggage. When you book Aardvark meet and greet parking you get dropped off with a 2 - 5 minute walk to your check-in desk, then when you arrive back from holiday with a tired family in tow, the car will be delivered for the drive home.
Because you are booking Aardvark through Parking4less you can rest assured that you are booking a trusted brand at a lower price.

Meet and Greet parking update...

Security has once more been stepped up at UK airports - One of the direct effects on passengers are the measures that most airports have taken to prevent vehicles from getting close to the terminals - this has affected some of Parking4less Meet and Greet services.

We advise all passengers to allow extra time to get to the airport - if you plan to change the time that you arrive at the airport - if you are going to arrive earlier or later - please contact your meet and greet parking provider to let them know.

Aberdeen Aberdeen Airpark Personal Parking No change

Birmingham CPS Personal Parking Meet by bus shelters before drop off area where everyone is setting down.

RETURNS to Bus stop A.

Birmingham Airparks Express Birmingham No problems - if there are any changes customers will be advised on arrival.

Bristol Bristol Valet Parking No change

Cardiff Airparks Cardiff Express No problems - if there are any changes customers will be advised on arrival.

Edinburgh Edinburgh Valet Parking No change

Edinburgh Edinburgh Valet Parking with Car care No change

East Midlands Airparks E. Midlands Express No problems, if there are any changes customers will be advised on arrival.

Exeter Fly Park (Exeter) Ltd No changes - please go, as normal, to the short stay car park

London Heathrow CPS Personal Parking Some lanes closed near to the terminals but all CPS lanes and operations running as normal.

Liverpool John Lennon Skypark Chauffeur Parking No Change

London Luton Airparks Luton Express No problems, if there are any changes customers will be advised on arrival.

Manchester CPS Personal Parking M'chester All roads at terminals closed. Meet point is at Terminal 1 Arrivals car park which is opposite the petrol station at T1.

Manchester Skypark Chauffeured Parking All roads at terminals closed. Meet point is at Terminal 1 Arrivals car park which is opposite the petrol station at T1.

Newcastle Newcastle Meet and Greet Operating normally.

Norwich Norwich Drop And Go Parking No vehicles are allowed outside the terminal, please follow directions to the short stay car park.

Prestwick Prestwick Meet and Greet Operating normally.

Stansted Official Airport Valet Parking - Meteor Operating normally.