Travel Information

Be prepared and keep stress to a minimum!

When you book your airport car parking through Scottish Parking, you are taking care of one area of your trip. We want to make sure that you keep the rest of your trip also as stress free as possible, which is why we have written the following travel trips.

Scottish Parking…keeping things simple.

Airline Luggage Limits

Remember, if you take too much luggage it will cost you when you get to the check-in desk. Check your baggage before you go…and to help, simply download the excess baggage guide (Requires Adobe Acrobat).

Excess Baggage Guide

Before You Leave for the Airport

• Ensure that you have your passports (and any necessary visas), tickets and money in your hand luggage.
• DO NOT pack these items in your hand or carry on luggage.
• If packing medicines, ensure that they are in their original packaging as this will avoid delays or confiscations at customs.
• Do not gift wrap presents as they may have to be unwrapped by security staff or customs.
• Dress comfortably as sitting on board an aircraft can sometimes be uncomfortable.
• The Department of Health has dedicated a section of their site to health advice for travelling abroad.
  

Getting to the Airport

• Always allow plenty of time to reach the airport so that you will be there 2 hours prior to take off for International flights and one hour prior to take off for domestic flights.
• If you are driving to the airport, ensure that you have booked airport parking through Scottish Parking in advance.
• Leave enough time to get parked and for the shuttle bus to get you to the airport. The busses leave approximately every 15minutes.
  

At the Airport

• Be aware that increased security has considerably lengthened the time it takes to go through check in and security.
• Make sure you keep your baggage with you at all times and alert any member of airport staff to any unattended package.
• Never look after baggage belonging to other people or carry anything onto the aircraft for someone else.
• Keep a close eye on the display boards announcing which gate flights depart from. Remember that Gatwick does not announce flights and that it is a large airport so getting to your departure gate from the lounge can take up to 30 minutes.
  

In the Air

• Try to relax and, if possible, sleep.
• If on a long haul flight move your feet around, or get up and walk around regularly if you can.
• Avoid dehydration by drinking plenty of water and other non-alcoholic beverages.
• Don't eat too heavily before or during a long flight as this will help to avoid indigestion and hypertension.
• To reduce jetlag, have some extra sleep before the trip, get some sleep during the flight and try to synchronise mealtimes with the time it is at your destination.
• Wearing flight socks, taking a low dose of aspirin or moving about every so often during the flight can help prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).
  

Travelling with Children

• Make a list of everything you will need. Some things (bottles, food) cannot be packed in advance so divide the list into "advance pack" and "last minute".
• Pack extra snacks, drinks, colouring books, colours and (if they're young) their favourite cuddly toy.
• Ensure all of the children's passports are valid and that you have a safe, yet easily accessible, belt or pouch to carry them in. It is not advisable to let young children carry their own passports.
• Invest in one or two large, sturdy carry-on bags with multiple sections rather than using lots of small bags. This will allow you to focus on keeping your children safe and happy without having to worry about lost luggage.
• Many airports have special facilities for small children. Have a look at the airport's web site or phone their information number.
  

Disabled Travellers

Passengers requiring special assistance can obtain information, tips, guides and support from:

• Disabled Living Foundation +44 (0)845 130 9177
• Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR) +44 (0)207 250 3222
• Royal National Institute for the Blind 0845 766 9999
• Royal National Institute for Deaf People +44 (0)207 387 8033
• Tripscope 0845 758 5641
• Holiday Care Services +44 (0)1293 774535

Confirm flight reservations

• Double check the Foreign and Commonwealth Office site for up to date issues relating to the country you're travelling to.
• Vaccinations (if applicable)
• Passport
• Valid visas (if required)
• Tickets
• Travel insurance documents
• Driving license (if applicable)
• Photocopies of all important documents (passport, insurance and visas) packed separately from the originals
• Local currency / travellers checks
• Credit cards
• European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
• Adapters / plugs
• Suntan lotion
• First aid kit
• Insect repellent
• Guidebook
• Phrasebook

Hand Luggage Checklist

• Medication
• Glasses / contact lenses
• Bottled water
• Magazines, books, games, personal stereo and batteries
• Cash
• Sweets
• Change of clothes

Children's Checklist

• Phone airline about kids' packs/meals
• Phone airline to pre-book seats (if possible)
• Request early boarding at check-in
• All passports in parent's hand luggage
• Dress children in loose, comfortable clothing
• Medication
• Snacks / drinks (non-sugary alternatives are best in order to avoid hyper-activity)
• Books
• Colouring books and colours
• Cuddly toys
• Other quiet toys (do not take toys with small, detachable parts on the flight)
• Change(s) of clothes
• Nappies
• Wet wipes
• Tissues

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