AMID concerns that London Heathrow and Gatwick are running at full capacity –and long delays and flight cancellations caused by health screening at UK’s busiest airports – bmi regional says travellers are increasingly preferring local airports.
On Sunday, October 19, Heathrow reported delays on up to 25% of outgoing flights and 18% of incoming flights.
bmi regional CEO Cathal O’Connell said: ‘The chaotic scenes we have witnessed at London Heathrow rarely happen at other airports.’
According to the regional airline, travellers are now beginning to realise the benefits of flying from regional airports: less stressful journeys, to the airport, fewer crowds and quicker check-in, convenient and cheaper car parking and less luggage waiting time.
He adds: ‘Flying from regional airports will really cut down on parking charges – and the parking is much closer to the airport so saves time. Bristol is among the cheapest in the UK for on-site seven-day parking, offering rates from just £29. At Birmingham Airport, you can literally walk to the long term car park in ten minutes – less time than it takes to get to the short term car park in Heathrow.’
According to a survey by Which?, business parking at Heathrow costs up to £88.70, compared to just £19.84 at Manchester Airport. Average baggage carousel waiting times are listed as 29 minutes 29 seconds at Heathrow, almost double the 16 minutes, 15 seconds at Manchester.
While regional airports generally have fewer security delays, Heathrow currently advises passengers to allow three hours at the airport for long-haul flights, two hours for European flights and 90 minutes for domestic flights.
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