Whether you're a regular flyer for business trips or are planning for an upcoming holiday, if there’s one thing for certain it’s that you’ll want to make the typical stress of the airport rush as minimised as possible.
One way you can keep the stress to a minimum is by arranging an airport transfer service. Keep reading as we discuss the benefits this offers, along with some of our top tips for ensuring a smooth airport taxi drop-off.
Benefits of an Airport Transfer Service
Timely Arrivals
By arranging an airport transfer service, you can ensure that you’ll make a timely arrival to the airport in time to catch your flight without a need to rush.
Pre-arranging your taxi means your driver will meet you at your pick-up destination at the time you request, ensuring that you’re then transported to and arrive at the airport in a timely manner. This gives you time to check-in, pass through security, check your bags and get to your gate before boarding closes (you may even have time to peruse duty-free!).
This is much less stressful than phoning up various taxi companies on the day of your travel and potentially struggling to find an available taxi service for the time you need, which in turn could impact your punctuality.
Another benefit of using a transfer service is that you can count on this to be reliable. Private taxi companies, such as Lewis Taxis, value both their customers and their reputation. As such, you can count on them to offer a professional service that won’t let you down.
Knowing that you’ll be receiving a reliable service offers you peace of mind that you won’t be let down and your holiday ruined or rushing to find an alternative transport solution at the last minute.
Not only that, but a taxi is (more often than not) more reliable than public transport - not to mention easier, as well! By choosing to take public transport to the airport, such as buses and trains, there could be delays or cancellations out of your control.
As for taking a taxi, the only thing that’s likely to cause an issue is traffic congestion; even then, a taxi driver isn’t limited to travelling a predetermined route, but instead can use their navigation system to travel the fastest route - regardless of traffic conditions. Plus, it’s also much easier to put your luggage in a boot than lug it on a train!
Enjoy a Meet and Greet Service
Airport transfer services don’t have to be solely utilised on your way to the airport, but you can also make use of them on your way from the airport.
If you’ve returned from a trip, the last thing you’ll want to do after a tiring flight is wait a long time for a taxi to become available or tackle public transport. Here at Lewis Taxis, we offer a meet and greet service. When using this service, one of our drivers will be at the airport ready and waiting for your arrival, allowing you to step off your flight and head straight to your hotel or home ready to relax.
Tips for a Smooth Airport Taxi Drop-Off
Book Your Taxi in Advance
One of the best things you can do to ensure a smooth airport drop-off is book your taxi in advance.
By pre-booking your taxi, you will have an accurate estimation of your arrival time, allowing you to plan when to leave your home in order to have enough time to get to the airport and navigate the check-in process before the gate for your flight closes.
By having a clear schedule to stick to, your stress levels can be kept to a minimum and your airport experience (ideally) seamless.
Travel During Off-Peak Hours
Of course, you can’t always control which flight you’re getting depending on the times available. With that said, however, if you do have the luxury to choose a flight that’s during off-peak hours, then we strongly suggest you do so!
By travelling outside of peak times, there will be both less traffic on your way to the airport and likely less foot traffic at the airport itself. This ultimately means less wait times, meaning you can remain punctual and organised, all whilst being able to take your time.
Peak airport times tend to be early mornings and late afternoons, and it’s also recommended to arrive at the airport three hours before your flight - so keep this in mind when booking your airport taxi transfer!
Consider How You Pack
Making sure to pack considerately can also make your life easier in multiple ways. Firstly, packing concisely can help you fit all your belongings into one case rather than two, along with perhaps a carry-on.
This makes luggage handling much easier; not only will there be less to get into the taxi, but it’s easier to navigate the airport with. Consider using packing cubes to help keep your items neat and organised inside your case, as well as compact.
Considering the order in which you pack can also make going through security more seamless. For example, if you have any liquids in your carry-on, having these in a clear plastic bag (as per airport guidelines) at the top of your bag means this will be easily accessible to take out and put in the tray provided during a security check.
Book Your Taxi Today
If you have a trip coming up that you need to get to or from the airport for, then look to us here at Lewis Taxis to provide you with a professional, reliable airport transfer service.
We provide our taxi airport service nationwide, so regardless of where you’re based in the UK and which airport you’re flying from, you can count on us to get you from A to B safely and efficiently.
For more information or to enquire about booking our services, don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of our friendly team today.
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