A quick guide to London Luton airport in the UK

London Luton airport in the United Kingdom is located 45 kilometres away from central London, and serves as a hub for low-cost airlines connecting London with most of the main cities in Europe. Travellers who land in LTN may commute to the downtown by train, by direct bus, by bus via Paddington train station, taxi or Uber. While hiring a private shuttle service, taking a taxi or driving your own car will allow you to go from Luton airport to London in about 45 minutes, the bus and train options imply making at least one transfer and so travelling times may be extended to up to 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Catching a train from Luton Airport Parkway Station

In order to take high-speed trains which link Luton airport to central London in just 25 minutes, travellers have the option to transfer to Luton Airport Parkway Station. Shuttle buses that depart regularly from outside the arrivals zone transport arriving passengers to the railway station; this service implies the payment of a low fare, which might be already included in your train ticket as long as you purchased it in advance. The most popular train routes from Luton are those ending in St Pancras International and are operated by East Midlands Railway and

Flights to London Luton airport in the UK

As a base for Easyjet, Tui Airways, Ryanair and WizzAir, most flights to Luton airport in London have their origin in an European airport; nevertheless, chartered and seasonal operations also connect this low-cost hub to cities in Northern Africa and Asia, and other renowned international carriers such as Blue Air, El Al, Level, FlyBosnia, Sun Express and Vueling handle flights towards destinations overseas.

Should you need to spend the night close to LTN to catch a flight out of London first thing in the morning, we advise you to check out our recommended hotels near Luton airport.

Free WiFi in London Luton airport

You can connect your mobile device or laptop to the WiFi network in Luton at no charge for a limited time of four hours. If this is not enough and you will be spending more time waiting for your flight, you can always purchase extra time through the same web browser you used to get connected.

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ATMs and Currency Exchange counters in Luton airport

There are ICE ATMs and Bureau de Change offices both on the airside and the landside, and you can get sterling pound and euro cash withdrawals commission-free or currency exchange at the lowest rates. Besides, should you need an international SIM card or topping up your mobile phone, this is the place to go. If you carry a valid student card, do not hesitate to show it to the staff: you may get a discount.

Lounges in Luton airport of London

Would you like to spend your wait before boarding in the comfort of a quiet airport lounge that offers complimentary amenities like drinks and catering? Business and first class flyers, as well as those in possession of a loyalty travel card have two airport lounges in Luton: the Aspire lounge and the luxurious Clubrooms. The former open from 4 am to 10 pm every day and passengers can stay inside for three hours immediately before their scheduled departure time, whereas the latter are operational from 4:30 am to 9:30 pm; a pass for either one costs around 27 sterling pounds, which means there is no need for you to be a first-class traveller in order to enjoy the lounges.

The Aspire Lounge in London Luton has pioneered the integration of snooze pods or nap cabins in UK airports, and –aside from drinks and catering- it provides visitors with an extensive choice of breakfast foods. Otherwise, if you choose the Clubrooms for your last hours before leaving London, you will get the chance to order from an a-la-carte menu and be served by a waiter, relax in its comfortable seats, charge your mobile devices and catch up with work in the stations specifically designated for that purpose.

Dining and shopping in London Luton airport

The airport-shopping lovers who fly out of Luton airport in London need to wait until they clear security to get to the gift and fashion shops. Notwithstanding that, waiting in the public area of the airport or the landside will surely be a nice experience thanks to WHSmith, Burger King, Pizza e Pronta, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger and Starbucks, some of which equally are ideal places to charge your phone or work before checking in for your flight.

After security, well-known franchises like Accessorize, Dixons Travel, Boss, Next, Rituals, Boots Pharmacy, Aelia Duty Free, MAC, Ted Baker and Victoria’s Secret await in the departures concourse, while Bella Italia, Frankie & Benny’s, Benugo, Crepeaffaire and Wasabi, among other restaurants, make up the varied array of foods you can enjoy before boarding the plane.

Palma de Mallorca airport in the Balearic Islands, Spain

Passengers landing in the Spanish island of Majorca or departing from it must transit through Palma de Mallorca airport (IATA code: PMI), also known as Son Sant Joan. The international gateway into this holiday paradise -also a hub for Air Europa in the country- is located 9 kilometres away from Palma downtown and is considered as the third largest and most important air terminal in Spain, behind Adolfo Suárez –Madrid Barajas and Barcelona-El Prat.

Furthermore, Mallorca airport becomes one of the busiest airports in Spain during peak season, something that handles perfectly with a single terminal that is divided into four modules (A, B, C and D), each of which has different levels featuring check-in desks, security filters, concourses, boarding gates and air bridges. The arrivals zone is located on ground level.

Flying to Mallorca from mainland Spain and the Canaries and other European cities

A good number of airlines offer flights to Palma de Mallorca airport and connections to other Spanish destinations. If you wish to travel to Madrid, Alicante, Barcelona, Costa del Sol, Seville, Zaragoza, Tenerife, Ibiza or Menorca from Majorca, you can do so with companies such as Vueling, Air Europa, Air Nostrum and Ryanair.

Daily flights are operated by Transavia to Amsterdam, and Easyjet flies between Palma de Mallorca airport and Basel, Liverpool, Hamburg, Berlin Schonefeld and London’s Luton and Gatwick airports. Passengers from Newcastle, Mancester, London Stansted, Belfast, Birmingham, Nottingham or Glasgow commonly choose Jet2 for their trip. Eurowings connects the island with Vienna, Berlin Tegel, Cologne, Dortmund and Dresden.

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Budget companies Ryanair and Norwegian Air operate flights from Palma de Mallorca to Warsaw, Brussels, Dublin, Cork and Frankfurt in the first case and to Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Helsinki in the latter. British Airways connects the airports of Heathrow and London City to the island, while Luxair does the same with Luxembourg; Tui with Munich, Lyon and Paris Orly; Air France with Paris Charles de Gaulle and Swiss International Airlines with Zurich.

Ground transportation from Mallorca International Airport

Several public bus lines run services between PMI airport in Spain and different points in Majorca island. For instance, buses number 1 and 21 help you commute from the terminal building to the port including stops in the city centre. Other lines can take you straight to your hotel in Mallorca or your favourite cove, namely A11, A32, A42 and A51.

There is a taxi rank in front of the Arrivals public zone. Bear in mind that taxi drivers in Palma will add a surcharge of 2.90 euros to the total price in all journeys departing or arriving at the airport. If you are carrying heavy luggage, an additional cost of 0.60 euros per unit applies.

Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, Avis, Goldcar and Enterprise are some of the car rental firms with presence in PMI. If you are the adventurer type, hiring your own car to get around the island and explore a different beach every day might be the best choice.

Food and shops in Palma de Mallorca airport

Spanish and international brands such as World Duty Free, Parfois, Camper, Collection, Adolfo Domínguez, Love me Stores, Hard Rock, Mango, Natura, Sunglass Hut, Superskunk and Tous are among those you will spot in the different modules of Majorca International Airport. Need a break from so much shopping? Get your cup of coffee or snack at Deli&Cia, Lavazza, Starbucks, Costa Coffee or the terminal’s food trucks. There are also other establishments specialising in Mediterranean tapas like Cafetería Sa Cala or the Warsteiner German Bar, making sure all Germans abroad find their home away from home in the boarding area. Opening hours may vary yet normally range from 6/7:00 to 23/00:00 hours.

VIP Lounges for travellers in PMI airport in the Balearic Islands

Regardless of the category of your plane ticket, if you are having a layover in Mallorca airport or have to spend many hours waiting for your flight, you can purchase an access pass to its VIP passenger lounges. There are two lounges available for travellers flying to both Schengen and non-Schengen destinations in PMI: Formentor, located in Module D, and Valldemossa, on the second level of the Departures zone. For more info on how to buy a daily pass online, visit Aena’s official website.

A quick guide to Brussels airport in Belgium

Brussels airport (BRU) is the main international gateway into Belgium for passengers travelling by air, and is located 12 kilometres from the centre of the Belgian capital city. While serving as a base for Brussels Airlines and Tuifly Belgium, it handles operations for over 250 airline companies with routes from and to this European hub.

Terminals of Brussels airport

BRU airport has a single terminal building divided into several levels. The underground level accommodates the railway station, buses and taxis depart from the ground floor, the arrivals halls are located on the 2^nd floor and the departures concourses are found on the 3^rd one.

Passengers will find the concourses and boarding gates in Pier A and Pier B, two zones linked by a building known as the connector. Departing travellers as well as those in transit may walk across this area to get from the check-in desks to their boarding gate, or to make a connection without having to clear security again.

You will need to go to Pier A if you are travelling within the Schengen zone or taking a Brussels Airlines flight to an African city or New York. Some outlets and services in this pier are drinking fountains (located near the public toilets), duty free stores, Relay magazines and books, a Belgian chocolate shop, a gifts shop, brands like Massimo Dutti, Longchamp, Hugo Boss and Victoria’s Secret and restaurants like Starbucks, Beers&Cheers, Sports Bar and Grab&Fly.

Pier B is dedicated to non-Schengen flights, and also has drinking fountains near the departure gates as well as luxury outlets like Antwerp Diamonds & Jewels and renowned clothing brands, complemented by fine eateries such as the Welcome Bar, Bistrot, Coffee&more and the Kimbo Pop&Bar.

Making a connection in Brussels airport

If you need to catch a connecting flight in BRU, there is no need to worry since the terminal is excellently signposted with clear signage guiding you to your connecting gate. Take into account that there are three different boarding areas: A, B and T. As soon as you land in Brussels, make sure you check the information panels to confirm your next boarding gate; from that moment on, all you need to do is follow the red connection signs. Even though, in most cases, you won’t need to clear security again, additional passport controls may be required. In order to transfer from gates B to gates T, you must take a shuttle bus departing from gate B93; this complimentary service takes only 5 minutes.

*Has your flight been delayed? Are you having a layover that is longer than initially expected? You can book a room in a hotel near Brussels airport.

Travelling from Brussels airport to the city centre and other national and international destinations

One of the most popular ways to commute from and to Brussels airport is by car: with more than 10.000 payment parking spots and major car hire companies operating at the passenger terminal (Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty and Sixt among them), business travellers find it particularly convenient to rent a car to get around during their trip.

Licensed taxis in the arrivals hall are clearly marked with a blue and yellow badge so that you can distinguish them from non-reliable services. The journey between the passenger terminal and Brussels city lasts just 20 minutes.

STIB bus lines 12 and 21 running regular services from Platform C connect Brussels airport to the city centre.

Another option is taking a train at Brussels Airport Railway Station. There are several direct trains going from Brussels airport to Bruges, Charleroi, Antwerp, Ghent, Leuven and other national destinations, yet it is also possible to travel from BRU airport to Amsterdam by train, as well as to Rotterdam and The Hague, or even to London if we change trains at Brussels South Railway Station.

Additionally, a tram operates an alternative route to the railway network transporting arriving passengers to northern Brussels.

Going from the airport to your hotel in Brussels

A free shuttle bus operates between the airport and nearby hotels among which are:

The Crowne Plaza Brussels airport

NH Brussels Airport Hotel

Hotel Mercure Brussels Airport

Park Inn by Radisson BRU airport

Complimentary WiFi in Brussels airport

There is free unlimited WiFi for passengers and visitors to use in all areas of Brussels airport. To connect your device, simply complete a quick registering process using your e-mail address, Twitter account, Facebook account or Google+ profile.

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Flights to Brussels

The following are some of the main airlines offering regular flights to Brussels from cities across Europe, Africa and North America: Aegean airlines (Athens), Aer Lingus (Dublin), Aeroflot (Moscow Sheremetyevo), Air Europa and Iberia (Madrid), Air France (Lyon), Alitalia (Milan Linate and Rome Fiumicino), All Nippon Airways (Tokyo Narita), Austrian (Vienna), British Airways (London Heathrow), Brussels Airlines (destinations across Europe, Africa and the United States), Bulgaria Air (sofia), Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong), Czech Airlines (Prague), Emirates (Dubai), Etihad Airways (Abu Dhabi), Eurowings (Berlin Tegel), Finnair (Helsinki) KLM (Amsterdam), Fly LOT (Warsaw Chopin), Lufthansa (Frankfurt and Munich), Qatar Airways (Doha), SAS (Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm Arlanda), Swiss International Airlines (Zürich), Tap Air Portugal (Lisbon), TuiFly (various holiday destinations in Europe, Africa and America), Turkish Airlines (Istanbul), Vueling (Barcelona, Alicante) and United (Chicage O’hare and New York Newark).

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Adolfo Suárez – Madrid Barajas international airport in Spain

Madrid International Airport, formerly known as Barajas and recently redesignated as Adolfo Suárez with the IATA code MAD, is –with its four terminals and a satellite one –a connecting hub for domestic flights to the Spanish capital or making stopovers in it, as well as for international and intercontinental flights operated by the most important airlines from across the globe. Whether you are visiting Spain during your holidays or taking a business trip to Madrid, read our tips below so that you can easily find your way around this hub.

Also, while planning your trip you should be aware that the terminals of this airport are located about 17 kilometres away from the downtown; you can check our recommendations to find the most suitable way to commute from Madrid airport to the city centre.

Terminals 1, 2 and 3 of Adolfo Suárez- Madrid International airport

You are advised to either check your booking or call the airline you are flying with beforehand in order to confirm the terminal from which your plane will depart; this way, you will be able to go straight to the right building, therefore saving precious time. Inside Barajas T1, we will find check-in desks, boarding gates from A to C and two Arrivals halls. In T2 we are also allowed to check-in, collect our boarding passes and board through gates C and D. The terminal 3 at Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas airport serves as an expansion of Terminal 2, and so it only accommodates baggage claim halls and boarding gates E and F.

T4 at Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez and its satellite terminal

The terminals called T4 and T4S of Madrid airport consist of two independent buildings, but we can easily get from one to the other by an underground train connecting both in just 3 minutes. They compose the most important area in the airport facilities and the one with the highest level of activity due to the travel services offered as well as the wide array of fashion shops and restaurants hosted.

The T4 of Madrid airport is divided into different levels. On the -1 floor, we find the baggage reclaim belts for national and international arrivals, with their corresponding arrivals halls, aside from boarding gates from H to K; on the ground floor (street level), all check-in desks and the security filter through which passengers in transit as well as those departing from Madrid must pass.

The satellite terminal in Barajas or T4S houses boarding gates M, R, S and U, from which flights to countries outside of the Schengen area are operated. Most long-haul international flights start here, in the 4S. Its international arrivals hall has all the currently applicable filters and passport control stations.

The air-shuttle service between Madrid and Barcelona

The airline company Iberia provides travellers with a fast air transport service from Madrid to Barcelona and from Barcelona to Madrid. When in Barajas airport, in order to enter the customer service area, the check-in machines and boarding gates for the Air-Shuttle planes, we must access the T4 through the main entrance (landside) and go upstairs on our left to reach the second level.

Having a layover at Madrid Adolfo Suárez-Barajas international airport

If we travel for business purposes and we need to take a connecting flight in Madrid, thus having to spend several hours inside the terminal, there are several options in order to make this waiting time productive. For instance, we can do some work at the Business Centre located in the second floor of Terminal 4 for free as long as we are members of the Priority Pass programme, or enjoy a snack inside the Iberia Vip Lounges in case we are flying with this airline.

In the event of having to spend the night or during a long layover, we recommend you book a hotel room near Adolfo Suárez-Barajas airport in Madrid or purchase a pass granting access to the 24 hours-open Vip Lounges in its terminals, like the Neptuno lounge (available to passengers flying outside the Schengen area), the Cibeles or the Velázquez VIP lounges. Many of these lounges have meals and drinks for travellers, offer the possibility to obtain travel Visas and personalised information on flights, along with spaces specifically designated to relax and refresh.

A guide to San Diego International Airport in California

The airport serving the greater urban area of San Diego, California (United States) is an international air travel hub located less than five kilometres from the downtown which has been assigned the IATA code SAN. Mainly focused on domestic operations but also handling routes to and from overseas destinations, San Diego airport is known as the primary base of Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines in North American territory. Whether they fly from other airports in the USA or from cities across Europe and Asia, many passengers landing here are travelling for business purposes or to attend a trade show or event at the San Diego Convention Center. Due to the proximity of the terminal buildings to the downtown and the congress venue, we recommend you find a hotel close to San Diego airport when visiting California for work.

Terminals of San Diego airport

If you are travelling to the city for the first time, you may wonder which terminal in San Diego airport you must go to when flying out. The answer is pretty simple: to catch a domestic flight, go to Terminal 1, and to board a plane towards a destination overseas, go to Terminal 2. The latter one accommodates the three airport lounges in San Diego International: the Airspace Lounge, the Delta SkyClub and the United Club, aside from a varied array of shopping and dining outlets and several art displays.

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Flights to San Diego airport

Although other carriers operate flights to San Diego on a seasonal basis, the international airlines flying to SAN all year round by means of scheduled operations are Air Canada (Vancouver and Toronto Pearson), British Airways (London Heathrow), Japan Airlines (Tokyo Narita) and Lufthansa (Frankfurt). As for the domestic routes from and to San Diego airport, they are handled by United, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, Spirt, Sun Country, JetBlue and Hawaiian.

Travelling from San Diego International airport to the downtown

Commuting from the airport to downtown San Diego by bus

The Metropolitan Transit System Route 992 runs services between Santa Fe Depot railway station and the airport terminals from 5:00 to 23:30 every day of the week.

Taking a taxi from San Diego airport to the centre

Should you decide to take a taxi to your hotel in San Diego, follow the signage system leading to the Transportation Plazas after collecting your baggage. The terminal staff will be waiting there to assist you and get you an available authorised taxi cab as soon as possible.

Shared airport transfers from San Diego International in California

If you do not mind sharing the ride with other passengers for the sake of thrifty travel, know that there are various shared van companies operating in San Diego that pick up and drop off travellers in the Transportation Plaza at both terminals.

Rental car facilities in SAN

In line with other US airports, San Diego has a separate rental car area near the terminals, and it can be reached by taking a free shuttle bus both to and from the main buildings.

Free WiFi in San Diego International airport, California

Travellers passing through can enjoy free WiFI internet access in San Diego airport from their mobile devices. After a quick registration process, they can get online for two hours; when that time period expires, all they need to do is log into the service with their ID and password again to use the service at no cost.

What to do in San Diego airport

During the wait before boarding your plane out of San Diego airport in California, there are plenty of shops, services and restaurants in the two terminals for you to relax before your flight. Below, you will find a selection of highlights sorted out by terminal and its precise location inside each building.

Terminal 1, before security: books and gifts shop, press and snacks, electronic gadgets and devices (vending machines), beach apparel (The Beach House), Starbucks Coffee, hamburger special menus at Jack in the Box, Pacifica Breeze Café and the Ryan Bros. Coffee, which stays open around the clock.

Terminal 1, after security: more vending machines with electronic gadgets near gate 11, Hudson News next to boarding gate 10, Ciao Gourmet Market near gate 1, Einstein Bros. Bagels near to gate 3, and the Bankers Hill Bar & Restaurant in San Diego airport next to gate 7.

Terminal 2, before security: Apricot Lane (ladies fashion and accessories), Kid’s store (toys and fashion), M·A·C Cosmetics, Duty Free “Sky Free Shop” and Swarovsky.

Terminal 2, after security: Be Relax airport Spa in San Diego in the boarding concourse, next to both gate 26 and gate 36; Souvenirs shop next to gate  46, Artisan Market near gate 23, California Pizza Kitchen and Panda Express (gate 26), Bubbles Seafood and Wine Bar, Elegant Desserts (gate 38) and Starbucks (gate 37).

A quick guide to Lyon airport in France (LYS)

Lyon-Saint Exupéry is the international airport in France serving the city of Lyon and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, however, many passengers arriving through LYS for either business or leisure purposes can transfer to a wide variety of destinations across the country from this point. This is thanks to the excellent transport network operating from the TGV railway station in Lyon airport (Gare TGV Lyon-Saint Exupéry) as well as other transportation methods which include electric car hire, shuttle buses and trams.

The international airport in Lyon, France, has recently been undergoing remodelling and there are still improvement actions being carried out in order to effectively connect all passenger terminals by walkways. As a consequence, navigating Lyon airport and changing terminals will be much easier from summer 2018 onwards. Below, you will find useful information about where you should go depending on the airline you will be flying with.

Staying close to Lyon airport in France

If you are having a short layover in town or travel for business purposes, you may want to stay in a hotel near Lyon airport. In such case, we recommend the NH Lyon airport hotel, a 4-star establishment of this reputed chain conveniently located next to the terminals, and the Kyriad Lyon Aéroport Saint Exupéry, a 3-star accommodation close to Lyon airport that operates free shuttle services for guests with a reservation.

Which terminal in Lyon airport should I go to?

Lyon-Saint Exupéry is divided into three areas: Terminal 1 (Hall A), Terminal 1 (Hall B) and Terminal 2. Before departing, check our airline grouping so that you know which terminal your flight will depart from. The information provided does not vary for departures, but take into account that it may change for arrivals, and your inbound flight to Lyon may land in a different terminal from the one specified here.

Departures from T1 Hall A: Aer Lingus, Flybe, Royal Air Maroc, XL Airways, Blue Air, Air Algerie and Aigle Azur.

Departures from T1 Hall B: Aegean, Aeroflot, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Easyjet, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Emirates, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Pegasus, Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines and Transavia.

*Travel Advisory: departures from T2 have temporarily been moved to T1 due to renovation works at Lyon airport. This affects flights operated by Air France, Air Transat, Iberia and Iberia Express flights, HOP!, Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM), Tap Air Portugal, Wow Air and Vueling.

Travelling from Lyon airport in France

We recommend the following means of transport from Lyon airport to the city centre as well as between its terminals and other destinations within France. For any of the three options below, head to the TGV railway station located within short walking distance from the airport complex (estimated time: 5 minutes).

–The Express Tram connecting Saint Exupéry airport to central Lyon has services running every day of the year from 04:25 until midnight. Trams depart every 15 minutes, yet the time interval between trains is extended to 30 minutes during the night hours. You can purchase your tickets at the kiosks in the railway station or online.

-When travelling to a destination other than Lyon, the high-speed trains at the TGV station in Lyon airport can take you to Marseille, Avignon, Grenoble, Aix en Provence, Montpellier and Paris, to mention but a few. At present, Gare TGV Lyon-Saint Exupéry provides links with a total of 24 French cities.

-If you want to get around Lyon and other nearby places independently, hiring an electric vehicle from the Bluely office right opposite the train station can be a really good idea, especially if you are an environmentally conscious traveller.

Passenger services at Lyon airport

Will I get free Wifi in Lyon airport? That is the big question whenever we are catching a flight from an air passenger terminal for the first time. Yes, Lyon-Saint Exupéry has unlimited complimentary WiFi internet available for anyone going through its terminals.

In addition to that, the Welcome Area situated at Le Square (Level 1) features tablet devices that can be freely used to catch up with work during the wait before boarding or perhaps to search for last-minute info to plan your trip. If you have lost your documentation or need an emergency passport replacement, know that the photo booth in this area comes in handy, plus it ensures that your ID photo adheres to the current French regulations.

When it comes to eating at the airport, LYS offers a good selection of traditional brasseries, franchised outlets specialising in French bread and pastries and cafés. Most are located in the area known as Le Square, in T1B or T2 and their opening hours vary according to nearby gates and operations. Nevertheless, early-morning flyers will be happy to find out that the Starbucks Coffee at Le Square opens at 05:30 every day and the Brioche Dorée in T1B starts working at 04:30 Monday through Sunday.

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A quick guide to Dallas Fort Worth airport in Texas, USA

Are you planning a family holiday in Texas? Will you be taking a business trip to Dallas for the first time anytime soon? Providing you travel by air, your gateway into the state will be the second largest airport in the United States of America and headquarter of American Airlines: Dallas Fort Worth International (IATA code: DFW). Strategically situated halfway between the two cities that give it its name, the hub currently handles 176 domestic routes and 57 international ones from its five terminals.

Terminals of Dallas Fort Worth International airport in the United States

If you have never flown out of Texas before, you might be wondering which terminal in Dallas airport you need to go to in order to catch your flight. See the classification below and check the building from which your plane will take off depending on the airline operating it.

Terminals A, B and C: American Airlines.

Terminal D: American Airlines, Aeromexico, Avianca, British Airways, Cayman, Emirates, Icelandair, Interjet, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Sun Country and Volaris.

Terminal E: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Spirit and United.

Transit hotels in Dallas Fort Worth International airport

There are some major hospitality chains with member hotels in Dallas Fort Worth International or nearby, as is the case with the Hyatt Place hotel located in the Southgate Plaza area inside the facilities of the airport. Guests staying here will benefit from the proximity to the five terminals reachable either on foot or by shuttle van as well as to the car rental offices, and will enjoy an indoor pool, a sundeck terrace and an onsite restaurant serving meals and Starbucks coffee. Should you need to sleep in Dallas airport between flights or before an early morning departure, we recommend the Minute Suites located near boarding gate D23 after security; this establishment provides spaces to sleep for a few hours, relax, work or take a shower.

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Travelling from one terminal to another in Dallas Fort Worth airport

Whether you have just landed in Dallas airport and need to go to a different terminal without leaving the transit area to catch your next flight or you need a transfer between terminals of Dallas Fort Worth while in the public zone because you are in the wrong building, the free light rail train known as Skylink as well as the shuttle vans specifically designated for such purpose provide regular and fast transfer services both after and before the security checkpoints.

In the boarding area, follow the signage guiding you towards the nearest Skylink stop; services run every two minutes 24 hours a day. In the non-restricted area, hop on the inter-terminal shuttle vans you will find outside baggage claim; all vans are wheelchair-accessible and operate from 5 am until midnight every day. Both services are complimentary and no pass or ticket is required for admission.

Going through security at Dallas Fort Worth airport

In order to ensure that clearing security will be a breeze even at peak-times, multiple TSA security checkpoints have been enabled in every terminal of the always busy DFW airport in the United States, not to mention the automated screening lanes present in terminals A, D, E, and that TSA PreCheck is applicable to passengers departing from terminals A, C and D. If you have been considering whether to apply for TSA PreCheck or not and you have already make up your mind, there is an enrolment centre in terminal D.

Cars, trains and buses from DFW airport in the USA

The majority of arriving passengers typically commute to Dallas, Fort Worth or other destinations in Texas and the US upon arrival in Dallas airport. Should you go for hiring a vehicle to this end, you will find the car rental offices at the south entrance of the complex. Buses connecting the airport with Dallas city centre (route 408) await passengers near the south parking, while Trinity Railway Express trains departing from the airport station provide links to both Dallas downtown and Fort Worth. Greyhound buses and Amtrak rail services at Dallas Union Station may help you reach your final destination.

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Flying to and from Athens International Airport in Greece

Is the city of Athens in your bucket list? Perhaps you dream of disconnecting under the sun in Santorini or Mykonos? If you are travelling to Greece soon, it is quite likely that your airplane will land in the ATH main passenger terminal. Read our post in order to find out more about Athens airport, the airline companies flying to it, how to spend your waiting time there and how to reach domestic destinations like most Greek islands from it.

The fact that it is located in the mainland makes Athens airport the most important and busiest one in the country, and as such it serves as operational base for Aegean Airlines in its national and international routes. Both Schengen and non-Schengen flights land and take off at the central terminal building, which also accommodates nearly 150 check-in desks and a dining area with views to the apron, although budget airline companies like Vueling, Easyjet, Ryanair and Eurowings have started using the satellite terminal for new and seasonal services.

Airlines flying from and to Athens International airport

All year round, Aegean Airlines operates direct flights from Athens to Barcelona, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Copenhagen, Budapest, Düsseldorf, London, Milan, Paris, Moscow, Rome, Stockholm, Madrid, Warsaw, Zurich and more European cities, whereas other destinations –namely Dublin, Helsinki, Lyon and Saint Petersburg- are connected to ATH on a seasonal basis only. New routes to Málaga, Turin and Vilnius are planned for 2018. Many international airlines have at least one direct route to Athens or operate flights via its main terminal, as is the case with Qatar Airways, Emirates, American Airlines, Iberia and Lufthansa.

Travelling from Athens to the Greek Islands

To make the most out of your trip to Greece, you are advised to book a domestic flight from Athens to any of its idyllic islands. For your information, Olympic Air connects ATH airport to Thessaloniki, Rhodes, Mykonos, Santorini and Corfu; Ryanair also offers flights between Athens and several islands; Volotea runs its own services from Athens to Santorini and Mykonos while Sky Express is exclusively dedicated to the Athens-Syros route.

Spending your layover in Athens

When having hours to spare before your scheduled boarding time, it is wise to spend them in a way that enables you to arrive at your destination refreshed and well-rested. To this purpose, you may enjoy the advantages provided by airport lounges or book a room at the Sofitel Athens airport hotel, especially if you need to stay overnight in the terminal to catch an early flight.

All airport lounges are located after security: the Swissport Executive Lounge, the Aegean Club and the Lufthansa Business Lounge. We recommend you contact your airline or frequent-traveller services provider in order to find out how to access these premium facilities.

The Sofitel hotel in Athens International airport is designated for passengers in transit yet located in a public area within short walking distance to the terminal building. If you are already preparing for your trip, you can book a hotel room to sleep in Athens airport. This luxury establishment has 345 units and 13 suites equipped with everything a business traveller or tourist may need. Besides, as a guest you will be able to swim in their indoor heated pool, have a good workout at the gym or relax in their Spa Centre.

Will you be staying for longer than one night? Find hotels in Athens.

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Terminals and services for passengers at London’s Heathrow airport

The best piece of advice we can give to travellers flying from Heathrow is that, unless they have several hours to spare before boarding, they must know for sure which terminal they are going to, where their check-in counter is and how much time they have to go through security. Even though this applies in every airport of the world, it becomes particularly true in the case of the main airport in London, which is a small city with plans for expansion.

The good news is that Heathrow airport in London provides passengers with a quick and effective free transport system to go from one terminal to another. Terminal 2 (known as the Queen’s Terminal) is within a short walk from terminal 3. Notwithstanding that, in order to reach terminals 4 and 5 we will have to use the shuttle trains or buses. Moreover, the Picadilly tube line stops in each terminal, but bear in mind that you need to pay the standard fee for a really short journey. If you have a connecting flight at Heathrow, your airline will probably arrange the shuttle service towards your next boarding area.

Budget hotels near Heathrow airport (terminals 2, 3 and 5) in London

Navigating London Heathrow airport and its terminals

It must be said that this airport in the British capital is very well signposted, and that every terminal has different levels which can be easily accessed by using lifts. This way, the arrivals halls and the baggage claim areas are located on the ground floors, from where you can go down to the tube and the shuttle trains, as well as information offices, shops and currency exchange booths. Both in the airside and the landside, we will find charging stations for our mobile devices.

The upper floors house the check-in desks, the security filters, the shops and the boarding gates. In terminal 5, the gates are divided into three zones, and we need to take a complimentary train to get around; if we take into account that gates are announced 15 minutes before the actual boarding time, we must remain alert and check information panels frequently.

Once in the departures area of Heathrow, we may go shopping at designer brand stores and have a delicious pre-flight meal. Some of its most popular establishments are Caffé Nero, M&S Food, Caviar House & Prunier, Costa Coffee, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, Yo Sushi, Chanel, Zara, MAC, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Harrods, Michael Kors, World Duty Free and Hugo Boss.

If you are having a layover in Heathrow and you need to spend the night at the airport, we recommend you book a room at the Sofitel hotel in T5; if your stay will be a longer one, you can check availability and prices of hotels in London.

Airline companies flying from and to Heathrow sorted by terminal

From which terminal in Heathrow does my flight depart? In which terminal will my plane land? See it here:

-Terminal 2 (the Queen’s Terminal): Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana, Austrian, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Egypt Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Flybe, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, SAS, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Swiss, TAP Portugal, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines.

-Terminal 3: Air Canada, American Airlines, ANA, ASIG, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, EVA Air, Finnair, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Vueling.

-(*Currently closed due to COVID restrictions) Terminal 4: Air Malta, Air France, Aeroflot, Alitalia, Azerbaijan Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Delta, Etihad, Gulf Air, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, United Airlines.

-Terminal 5: British Airlines and partner airlines from the One World Alliance operating code share flights.

Free WiFi at London’s Heathrow airport

As soon as we land in Heathrow we may connect our devices to their free WiFi, which requires a simple registration. Providing we do not want to use our smartphone or laptop, there are computers with broadband internet connection in all terminals; in order to find out where they are located, check the digital screens displaying terminal maps.

Airport passenger lounges at Heathrow

Provided that we hold an admission pass (because we fly first or business class or because we have purchased it), we will be granted access to the airport lounges in the corresponding terminal (always the same one from where we depart). Listed below are the lounges to be found at Heathrow according to their location within the different terminals:

T2: Plaza Premium featuring showers, bedrooms and spa, Lufthansa Senator and Aer Lingus Gold.

T3: Club Aspire, No.1, Traveller bedrooms No.1, American Airlines, Delta, Emirates and Virgin Atlantic. Additionally, there is a Plaza Premium arrivals lounge in the public area.

T4: Plaza Premium featuring showers, bedrooms and spa, Sky Team, Etihad, Qatar Airways.

T5: Aspire (lounge & spa), and exclusive British Airways lounges.

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