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Let The Games Begin! APH.com Paris 2024 Olympic Guide Highlights Where Events Will Take Place in France (and Tahiti)

July 2024 – With the Euros now over, all eyes will be looking to the French Capital for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games starting in a few weeks’ time. However, did you know many of the sporting events will take place outside of Paris and some even as far as Tahiti in the South Pacific? Luckily, award-winning airport parking company APH.com has released a handy guide showing where all the events will take place across France and beyond, and the quickest route to fly from the UK.

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June 2024 – As electric and hybrid car sales hit a new global record in 2024*­­, the need for increased electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure has become paramount. Whatever your reason to be driving in the Gatwick area, convenient access to charging stations is a top priority and it appears UK airports are stepping up to meet this demand with Gatwick Airport opening a new Gridserve Electric Forecourt in January.

To help drivers plan ahead and travel with peace of mind, award-winning airport parking specialist Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com) has released a guide comparing the EV charging ports at Gatwick Airport and surrounding area.

Available at www.aph.com/evcharging, the guide features 20 different charging stations and their facilities including distance from Gatwick Airport, range of devices, charging power, valet availability, number of connectors, and costs.

For those crunched for time, the newly opened Gridserve Electric Forecourt at Gatwick Airport offers 32 connectors with power options ranging from 22kW to an impressive 350kW, priced at 79p/kWh. With the ability to accommodate various types of connectors including CCS Combo, it ensures rapid charging and minimal waiting times, making it a top choice for travellers in a hurry.

Looking for low-cost EV charging options? The guide highlights several affordable charge points including Gatwick South Terminal Orange Car Park, featuring 4 connectors, 22kW power, and accessible via the Pod Point app, providing the most cost-effective on-airport charging at 25p/kWh. Whereas the Holiday Inn London Gatwick, located 1.5 miles from the airport, provides a mix of fast and rapid chargers with power up to 50kW, accessible through the BP Pulse app.

Tesla owners, although capable of using any of the 20 charging stations in the area, should take advantage of the London Gatwick Supercharger, conveniently located on airport premises. This Supercharger offers high-speed charging with power up to 250kW, priced at 37p to 47p/kWh depending on the time of day.

The guide also covers off-airport options such as Tesco Extra Gatwick, which provides affordable charging at 44p/kWh – 49p/kWh and up to 69p/kWh for rapid charging.

Or for travellers looking to return from holiday to a fully charged car, the most convenient option is pre-booking airport parking with a reputable service provider such as APH. In addition to offering EV charging, APH provides safe and secure valet parking to ensure a hassle-free experience.

Finally, for EV owners looking for no-cost options, Motorline Gatwick Hyundai Dealership offers free charging at its premises, though drivers must report to reception upon arrival.

Nick Caunter, Managing Director of Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com), said, “We hope the APH guide provides a one-stop solution so drivers can plan ahead and find reliable EV charging when on the go, making their journey to and from Gatwick airport as easy and stress-free as possible.”

For further information on Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) visit www.aph.com or call 01342 859515.

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Notes to Editors
* Electric and hybrid car sales to rise to new global record in 2024 published in The Guardian, https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/23/electric-and-hybrid-car-sales-to-rise-to-new-global-record-in-2024#:~:text=The%20Paris%2Dbased%20forecaster%20said,by%202030%20as%20prices%20drop, 2024.

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About Airport Parking and Hotels (APH)
Established in 1980, Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) is an award-winning airport parking operator and retailer, winning the ‘Best Airport Parking Company’ award at the British Travel Awards 2023 for the thirteenth year running. In addition to APH’s own car parks serving Gatwick and Manchester Airports, APH also offers parking at all major UK airports as well as airport hotels, airport lounges and via trusted partners other extras such as car hire and travel insurance. APH has worked closely with the World Land Trust since 2005 to help support rainforest conservation by protecting threatened forest habitats.

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PROTECT YOUR TRAVEL PLANS WITH APH.COM’S GUIDE TO THE BEST TRAVEL INSURANCE POLICIES FOR 2024

 

 

 

PROTECT YOUR TRAVEL PLANS WITH
APH.COM’S GUIDE TO THE BEST TRAVEL INSURANCE POLICIES FOR 2024


December 2023 – It looks like it’s going to be a bumper 2024 for travel, with nearly six in 10 British travellers planning to book at least three or more holidays next year as well as spend more on international travel according to research from Luxury Escapes this month*. With extra hard-earned money spent on travel, it’s more important than ever to plan for the unexpected and Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) has pulled together a guide comparing the top travel insurance policies for UK travellers.
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APH.COM REVEALS THE AIRLINES SAYING ‘BAH-HUMBUG’ TO FLYING WITH CHRISTMAS CRACKERS THIS YEAR

APH.COM REVEALS THE AIRLINES SAYING ‘BAH-HUMBUG’ TO FLYING WITH
CHRISTMAS CRACKERS THIS YEAR

November 2023 – The beloved Christmas cracker is as much an essential festive tradition as tinsel, mulled wine, stockings and presents. However, travellers flying abroad this Christmas and planning on packing a festive box (or two!) in their luggage, are advised to check airline and departure airport rules before travelling with some airlines ‘cracking down’ and banning them altogether.
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AIRPORT PARKING & HOTELS (APH.COM) SHARES FIVE HOLIDAY HACKS FOR SAVVY TRAVELLERS IN 2023

 

March 2023 – UK travel confidence is finally back with a recent survey from Booking.com* finding 73% of people feeling more optimistic about traveling in 2023 than they did the previous year.

With the UK heading into a cold snap over the next few weeks including the ‘coldest temperature of the year’, many travellers will be looking to book a getaway to sunnier shores and warmer climates. So, to help savvy travellers plan ahead and get the most from their holiday plans this year, Nick Caunter, Managing Director of the UK’s leading airport parking specialist Airport Parking & Hotels (APH.com), has shared five booking tips for 2023.

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4 August 2022

DON’T SPLASH THE HOLIDAY CASH
– APH.com Reveals Best Banking Cards and Apps for Holiday Spending –

 

With many British travellers heading abroad this summer, airport parking specialists Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com) is helping savvy travellers plan ahead and avoid paying unnecessary exchange rates and bank fees on their holiday spending.

APH.com has compared the different ways to spend money abroad, highlighting the withdrawal, purchase and transaction fees when using debit cards, credit cards, prepaid travel cards and online banking apps abroad with companies such as Barclays, HSBC, Virgin and Monzo. The research is available to download from www.aph.com/holidayspending.

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APH.COM SIGNPOSTS NEW RULES FOR DRIVING THROUGH ‘LOW EMISSION ZONES’ (LEZs) IN POPULAR EUROPEAN CITIES

  • Half of countries researched operate the low emission zone (LEZ) all year-round including Austria, Belgium, Germany and UK (where they are known as ULEZ)
  • Fines or penalty charges for driving through low emission zones range from €45 (£38) in Spain to €2,180 (£1,863) in Austria
  • 11 new low emission zones planned for the UK in 2022 including Manchester, Oxford and Bristol

Airport Parking & Hotels (APH.com), award-winning airport parking operator, is helping travellers planning a European road trip this Summer avoid unwanted fines or penalty charges by comparing the new rules for driving in Low Emission Zones across eight of the most popular European cities. More than 200 cities across 15 countries now operate low emission zones (LEZ)*, restricting vehicles with higher emissions from entering unless a fee is paid, or the vehicle is pre-registered with the necessary authority.

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