5 Things You Should Know About Flights To England
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5 Things You Should Know About Flights To England

Published at 03/23/2012 20:52:36

Introduction

5 Things You Should Know About Flights To England

Have you been to one of those lands that still has a Queen? Are you planning your next vacation to that land of the Queen? Or you just want to visit the amazing United Kingdom once again? There could be numerous reasons of visiting this exquisite country. To travel to the Royal Land, you would of course have to book an airplane ticket and to make it easier for you, five of the most important things you should know about England flights have been discussed here. So read, book your tickets and fly to England without a hassle.

History

With the progression in technology and infrastructure in the European world, England had its first airport opened in 1908. Since then, The British, along with the rest of the world, continued research and development in technology and infrastructure. To this present day England has two major airports that accommodate the most international flights; Heathrow and Gatwick. Other airports of England are Birmingham, Nottingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Luton, Stansted, Cardiff and many more. All these airports have a great number of international flights to cater to.

Features

The first thing you should know about England flights is where you can get cheap tickets from. The best and easiest way is to go through the online portals of airlines. They are offering great deals and offers every now and then. Don’t waste your chance to grab that discounted ticket. You would have to pay a lot less if you plan and book your ticket well before time. The second thing is, of course, what to carry and what not to carry. With the whole scenario of global terrorism, airport security measures have been strengthened tenfold worldwide. While taking an England flight, you cannot carry bottled water or any other sort of liquid. The liquids you carry should fit in a 4 oz plastic bag. You would be required to empty your pockets of all the metal objects, such as coins, while being checked by the security personnel at the airport. Wear shoes that come off easily because during the security check you would have to remove them. Don’t be scared, once you get out of the airport you would be able to admire the true essence and nature of England. The third important thing is how much you can carry. England flights have a fixed and strict luggage weight policy. To avoid paying huge sums for the extra luggage or leaving it behind, pack according to the luggage weight allowed on your ticket. The fourth thing to know is about the airports. London Heathrow is one of the best airports in the world. It has 5 terminals and one could easily get lost in this airport. Look out for maps of the airport to find your way to the well connected train system. Gatwick airport is another important airport situated at around 25 miles from the South of London. Be sure to have some information about the airport your England flight would be landing onto.

Tips and comments

The fifth thing is to know how to have fun during the England flight and once you reach your destination. Explore all the amazing channels on the flight; from movies, songs, cartoons, documentaries, to news. Don’t just sleep through the flight; enjoy the delicious meals and enjoyable entertainment.

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