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This comprehensive guide, when flying out of East Midlands Airport, aims to tie up any loose ends you may have regarding travel and preparing to leave. Read on for top tips and peace of mind! |
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Air Travel Hints & Tips ... |
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Staying comfortable when flying, travelling with children, East Midlands Airport parking, and getting to the airport - it can all be found in this guide.
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Getting to East Midlands Airport ... |
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You'll find East Midlands Airport located just south of Nottingham with the main car park situated in front of the terminal building, that offers both short stay and long stay car parking options.
For detailed unofficial information on getting to East Midlands Airport visit the ‘Getting to the Airport’ section of this site:
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East Midlands Airport Parking ... |
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Choose from a good range of airport parking at East Midlands Airport whether that choice is based on duration of stay, service needed or budget.
When collecting or dropping off passengers use the short stay car park - this is also ideal for short duration trips, or if visiting the airport for up to five hours.
Any passengers away for longer than a few days should choose one the of the long stay parking options available.
Choose from the long stay car park that requires waiting and boarding a transfer to the airport terminal, or meet and greet valet parking.
Luxury valet meet and greet parking is available at East Midlands Airport at extremely good prices. Just drive straight to the airport terminal, liaise with the meet and greet Rep who will be waiting for you- you go straight to check-in, the Rep takes your car to their car park. It's as easy on your return - you land, your car is waiting with the Rep right outside the airport terminal.
This service is ideal when travelling with children, especially at night, perfect for passengers with disabilities or special needs. Persons with heavy bags or sports equipment. And saves valuable time for business travellers.
The extremely reasonable prices are around £83 for one week and £118 for two weeks, depending on the operator you choose.
Pre-booking valet parking is advised to ensure availability. |
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| You might like to consider the Fast Track parking option, with prices starting from £11.00 for 24 hours or part thereof. |
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Arriving At The Airport ... |
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It is advised that as soon as you arrive at East Midlands Airport you and your travelling party proceed straight to check-in. This way you can not only check-in for your flight, making any requests on seating you might need (see our tips below 'Staying Comfortable During Your Flight') but you can drop off your bags so you are free to browse the Airport at ease.
With security checks having increased in recent years do make sure you leave plenty of time for check- in - see below recommended times:
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Type Of Flight |
Check In Time |
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Long Haul Flights |
3 HOURS before departure |
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European Flights |
2 HOURS before departure |
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UK & Northern Ireland Flights |
1 HOUR before departure |
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When arriving at East Midlands Airport you must keep your luggage with you at all times. Do not let anyone else carry your bags for you, or agree to carry someone else's bags or packages in your luggage, or on to the aircraft.
You must alert a member of airport staff should you notice any unattended packages or suspicious behaviour immediately.
The boarding gate - the gate where you board the aircraft - will be displayed on screens around the departure lounge. Keep an eye out for these and once advertised make your way to the gate. Bear in mind that some gates can take up to 30 minutes to reach.
Visit the Airport Safety and Security section within this Fly Guide to find further unofficial information security checks and procedures. . |
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Make sure you've prepared properly for your journey - especially if long haul - as flights can be boring and you can get quite uncomfortable. Read on for advice on staying comfortable and things you might need to do before you fly.
Hand luggage - it's very important that this is packed well and contains everything you need for your flight. What about medication - including any travel sickness treatments - valuables, decongestants, ear plugs to block out noise to get some sleep, an eye mask too? What about snacks if you get hungry (even if you do have an in-flight meal booked as these can be small)? Music, books, magazines to keep you occupied? Even a jumper for when it gets cold in the cabin (it does and it will), it can even double up as a pillow. Also a toothbrush in case of delays to help you freshen up.
The cabin pressure can cause many passengers to suffer from swollen hands and feet. To avoid this
try to stay hydrated so drink lots of water. Also limit the amount of alcohol you intake, or better still, avoid it. Some passengers get dry skin so pack a small pot of moisturiser.
Try and avoid Deep Vein Thrombosis - DVT - where blood clots develop in the deep veins of the legs. It's a serious condition and some evidence suggests that long-haul flights, because passengers have little or no exercise, may increase the risk of developing DVT.
To try and avoid DVT try walking around the plane. Also make sure you stretch your legs and wiggle your toes and feet every half an hour or so. These things help get blood circulating to try and avoid DVT.
More unofficial information on DVT and advice about how to prevent it can be found by visiting the Department of Health website Click Here |
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Staying Comfortable When Flying |
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1. Upgrade |
Why not ask for a complimentary upgrade to First Class or Business Class - but make sure you look the part! |
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2. Front Row Seats |
Arrive early to check-in and ask for a front row seat or one by an emergency exit as they have extra leg room. |
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3. Aisle Seats |
Or, at the very least ask for an aisle seat that's got a bit of extra leg room. If with a party, make sure you try and swap seats so you can all have a bit of time stretching out - especially if on a long haul flight. |
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4. Pillow |
Get some sleep on your flight and ask the cabin crew for a pillow and a blanket. Or you could buy your own blow up pillow - excellent for on the beach too! Pack some ear plugs and an eye mask to help aid sleep also. |
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5. Painful Ears |
Don't suffer with painful ears during take off or landing. Buy some Earplanes, or similar brands, that equalise the air pressure on each side of the ear drum.
These are also very good if you have a cold. |
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6. Dehydration |
Drink lots of water to help stay hydrated, and avoid alcohol. Think about taking a bottle of water on-board. |
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7. Snacks |
Take some small snacks and nibbles in your hand luggage. In-flight meals can be small so you might still get hungry. |
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8. Anxiety |
Anxiety when flying can be very upsetting. Try learning some breathing exercises. Try doing some activities like a word search or crosswords. Try reading a book. Otherwise talk to your Doctor who might be able to recommend something to help. |
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Travelling with Young Children ... |
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By making sure your children enjoy their flight and are keep amused it's almost guaranteed that you'll have a stress-free flight too. It's perfectly (and easily) achievable - read on...
Flights are long and boring for us, so think about what that will be like for a young child. Pack some toys, books, crayons etc. in your hand luggage. Or you could pack them up their own little hand luggage bag full of their favourite things.
Pack some games you can all play too - like Connect 4 or Snakes & Ladders - to give you all some entertainment.
If you're flying with a small baby don't, in your panic, forget to pack plenty of milk, bottles and baby food, extras too in case of delays. Pack lots of nappies, wipes and a change of clothing for any little accidents. They may be small but don't forget to pack some brightly coloured books and a few of their favourite toys. A blanket from home can help them sleep too. |
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Travelling With Special Needs Or Disabilities ... |
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People travelling with special needs or disabilities are advised to check that all special assistance and wheelchair loan is included the airline ticket when booking.
Also that the airline is aware of any special needs or disabilities in advance of travel so these can be accommodated. For example, special assistance vehicles for getting people to the departure lounge and distance boarding gates.
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passengers in a wheelchair are asked to use one that belongs to the airline - if this is going to cause a problem contact the airline before travel to make alternative arrangements. |
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