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17 - Jan - 2014

Airport Pickups London Blog

Gatwick’s New Target to be Leading Low Carbon Airport 9 - Mar - 2016
Ambitious, you might say, but with the appointment of Simon Sturgis, an expert in carbon emissions analysis, it may just be achievable. Read More...
Heathrow’s Secret is Revealed 8 - Mar - 2016
Would you have believed that beneath Heathrow’s latest Terminal 5 there is an underground railway station? Well, that’s right, there is, not that it is in use! Read More...
Gatwick forge ahead as MPs deliberate 7 - Mar - 2016
The transport secretary announced that a new runway would be built by 2030 – Gatwick is forging ahead with expansion plans following a record-breaking January and demonstrating that they are one of the fastest growing airports in Europe. Read More...
You don’t have to go far to enjoy a cruise 12 - Feb - 2016
The holiday choice of a cruise has steadily grown in popularity over the past few years and with new cruise liners being built with bigger cabins, more restaurant and activity options Read More...
Uber Taxi 22 - Jan - 2016
Uber, the worldwide taxi company, currently has around 25,000 vehicles working in London; in comparison, there are approximately 21,000 black cabs licensed by the Public Carriage Office. Read More...
Christmas 14 - Dec - 2015
December has finally arrived and marks the start of the Christmas festivities; the office parties, the Christmas lights sparkling, the Christmas carols, the nativity plays and pantomimes, crackers and poinsettias, the Christmas trees, the holly Read More...
APL Blog 3 - Apr - 2015
School’s out for Easter! As many children up and down the country rejoice, there are parents everywhere desperately racking their brains for ideas of day trips, adventure outings and activities to keep them occupied over the next two weeks. But do Read More...
Cahoots takes you back to the 1940s in style! 7 - Mar - 2015
Cahoots opened this week and it is based in an old, abandoned air raid shelter from World War Two. The whole bar has been designed as a vintage Underground station including old tube carriage seating, sandbags and wooden staircase. Read More...
17 - Feb - 2015
School’s out for half term! Yes, next week is half term week for many children across the country, and there is many a parent planning a week of activities to keep them occupied! One of the most popular places to visit is London, and there’s plent Read More...
It’s Christmas! 20 - Dec - 2014
It's Christmas!Well, almost! This weekend sees potentially the busiest time at London’s airports during the festive period as many people start their travels to join families and friends for Christmas and New Year festivities. Read More...
Gift suggestions for the travel addict 15 - Dec - 2014
Done your Christmas shopping? Those of us who are organised will have the present shopping all wrapped up by now; those of us who aren’t quite so ahead of the game will probably be scratching their heads over a present or two that they still have Read More...
27 - Nov - 2014
Ok, we admit it, there isn’t exactly frost on the ground at the moment but that doesn’t mean there isn’t ice in some great locations in London! Yes, folks, it’s time drag those ice skates out from the back of the wardrobe, dust them off and start Read More...
London underground flexible rate system 18 - Nov - 2014
Part-time workers in London welcomed some good news from London Underground this week who announced their new flexible fares system, which could mean savings of hundreds of pounds a year on travelling costs for many. Read More...
16 - Oct - 2014
rom the depths of darkest Peru arrived a little brown bear wearing a blue coat, red wellington boots and a yellow hat, carrying his luggage and marmalade sandwiches. He is, of course, Paddington Bear. Michael Bond’s creation first appeared in 1958 Read More...
1944 aviaton 29 - Sep - 2014
Ever wondered how our London airport’s came to be named, or the meaning of the names they have been given? Some take the name of their location or local village, others from Anglo-Saxon definitions. Let’s take a look at six of London’s finest. Read More...
Unusual And Wonderful Objects Seized At Edinburgh Airport 2 - Jul - 2014
Security chiefs have, this year, seized a collection of wonderful objects carried by passengers at Edinburgh Airport. These items are carried mostly by foreign visitors whose customs allow their possession but not allowed in the UK. For instance, Read More...
City break london 16 - Jun - 2014
Thinking of taking a city break? London, Paris, New York? Great cities; plenty to do; popular destinations… But following TripAdvisor’s latest report, you’d better make sure you have deep pockets! The travel review site has just released their re Read More...
23 - May - 2014
Choosing the right destination for that all-important family holiday can be a bit of a headache sometimes; it’s got to have something for everyone, including the four-legged members at times! But it seems that there is one county in the UK that has Read More...
London Street musicians 27 - Apr - 2014
Street musicians… those hardy, often talented, ever-hopeful people that the tourist loves to see and consider an integral part of London - in days gone by you could see them line the streets of London, and hear them! But years’ of regulation upon r Read More...
Heathrow to Bournemouth taxi 15 - Apr - 2014
When you land at Heathrow airport and looking for a place to spend your spare time then we got the right place for you. At Airport Pickups London we offer taxi services to and from Bournemouth. Bournemouth is a cosmopolitan city not so far from Read More...
UK 28 - Mar - 2014
For over a decade, we have been offering world class city transportation services around the UK and Airport taxi services to and from major airports in the UK like Gatwick Airport and Heathrow Airport. At Airport Pickups London, our goal is to provi Read More...
apl 26 - Mar - 2014
At Airport Pickups London, we provide airport taxi services and transfers from Heathrow to Brighton, Heathrow to Oxford and from all the main airports and terminals in the UK. We are staffed with highly professional and experienced team of Read More...
10 - Feb - 2014
Traveling by air is a costly affair especially if you do it regularly. You will need to use an airport taxi to get around London city plus many other expenses you may need to take of. Read More...
Oxford City is more than just an ancient university and spires! 31 - Jan - 2014
Think of Oxford and the image that comes to mind for many is Inspector Morse and his long-suffering Sargeant Lewis! But those who have visited Oxford know only too well that there is a lot more to this city the Colin Dexter’s characters portrayed Read More...
29 - Jan - 2014
Traveling out to the Southampton cruise port is an adventure of a lifetime. Southampton is the home to all prestigious cruise liners and ships. It is a place where you can sail off to magnificent destinations in Europe. Read More...
29 - Jan - 2014
Getting from Gatwick airport to central London can often be a less than tantalising prospect, especially if you are new to flying or unfamiliar with being in the UK. Read More...
Planning holiday with Airport pickups London 22 - Aug - 2012
The summer holidays are well and truly upon us, and that can only mean one thing—it’s time for that much-anticipated holiday! You could well have started planning things months in advance to ensure everything comes together, but if you’re willing to Read More...
Stress free holidays starts with APL 8 - Aug - 2012
Make your holiday totally stress-free with London airport taxis Read More...
Business class taxi service 25 - Jul - 2012
To many a Heathrow Gatwick transfer sounds like a match made in hell. There could be some truth to this, but only if the journey is badly planned and doesn?t make use of the services like ours that have been developed to give a cost-effective transf Read More...
16 - Jul - 2012
eathrow is one of the world’s busiest airports and over the year of 2011 handled 69,433,230 passengers! This can mean that getting to and from Heathrow is a significant undertaking, however by using our service you can tap into expert knowledge that Read More...
2 - Jul - 2012
If you’re sick of the on-off good weather we’ve been having in the UK this summer so far, you’re not alone. Lots of people around the country are booking holidays to escape the downpours that have been plaguing Britain throughout the supposedly sunn Read More...
Dont Drive When Tired 19 - Jun - 2012
Our London airport taxi service isnt just a nice little treat to wrap up a relaxing mini-break or work-heavy business trip. Driving to and from the airport can be stressful or even dangerous for those returning on long haul flights at the risk of ex Read More...
Airport Transfer blog 17 - Jun - 2012
This summer, plenty of Britons are heading abroad in search of sunnier climes and relaxation. If you're among those planning to jet off for some well earned rest, you might want to think about booking a London airport taxi. Read More...
15 - Jun - 2012
You might be looking forward to a summer break this year. Like a lot of people, you may rely on holidays like this to help you relax and unwind. Keeping up the momentum of a hectic life can be tough and so every now and again, Read More...
3 - May - 2012
London is one of the world’s truly great cities. Indeed, it is known across the globe for its history, nightlife, architecture, diversity, financial clout, sporting teams and music venues. Unfortunately, London is also famed for having some of the Read More...
1 - May - 2012
With the prospect of the Olympics, London has had to take a long hard look at the sort of infrastructure that it is offering a potential influx of tens of thousands more people. Can it cope? Nearly every Tube station will invariably become an intens Read More...
30 - Apr - 2012
Waiting in lines at Immigration, watching endless bags go round at baggage reclaim and maybe even walking a couple of miles to get out of the terminal can often make you feel a bit sour after a nice holiday away. Read More...
9 - Apr - 2012
Using public transport to travel into London from Luton airport can often be a difficult and expensive exercise. The main reason for this is that although it is officially recognised as being a London airport, Luton Airport is actually more than 30 Read More...
4 - Apr - 2012
We here at Airport Pickups London are a leading airport taxi service provider that offers the very best in London airport transfers. Although we specialise in providing outstanding taxi services to and from the capital’s five major airports, we are Read More...
2 - Apr - 2012
With public transport becoming ever more expensive these days, many holidaymakers are considering the benefits of driving to London airports and leaving their cars in one of the many car parks for the duration of their trip. Although this can Read More...
15 - Mar - 2012
Getting a London airport taxi is one way of making the trip into the city centre (or making a transfer between any one of the airports that serve the city), but there are naturally several other options. The Tube can be convenient if you're Read More...
13 - Mar - 2012
London airport transfers are very common, and many families make this kind of journey every month. However, there is no denying that travelling any long distance with small children presents special challenges, particularly if you cant drive Read More...
11 - Mar - 2012
Heathrow and Gatwick may be the most famous airports serving the city of London but they are by no means the only ones. There's also Stansted, City, Luton, and many more small public and private airports. Getting transfers between these smaller Read More...
9 - Mar - 2012
If you are booking a first class or business class ticket on a flight, it makes sense to look for a high standard in transport when planning how to get to and from the airport or make a Gatwick to Heathrow transfer, for example. Why go from the Read More...
5 - Mar - 2012
For those who need to book or use a Heathrow taxi service frequently, there are several advantages to opening a corporate account rather than registering anew every time. Perhaps the most significant is that we give corporate account customers prior Read More...
15 - Feb - 2012
Unfortunately, there are times when you will need to travel between two of London’s airports to catch a connecting flight. This most usually happens when you live far away from the capital and need to use a regional airline to get to London and Read More...
13 - Feb - 2012
Many of us lead busy lives these days and getting away for a holiday can help to take away some of the stresses of day-to-day living. However, once your holiday is nearing its end, you can’t help but feel those same stresses returning as you just Read More...
10 - Feb - 2012
London is a notoriously difficult part of the UK to travel around, especially when you need to reach one of its airports. So, if you may be travelling to or from one of the capital’s five major airports anytime soon, you could well benefit from Read More...
8 - Feb - 2012
Flying from Heathrow is widely acknowledged as being one of the most stressful methods of travel. Indeed, with so many queues to stand in, checks to go though and hours to kill; it is now wonder many people feel stressed before they even get on Read More...