London Heathrow - Taxi To Terminal One

As a taxi driver for private hire based in the south of England, a large part of my business rates at Heathrow. European flights and many British nationals arriving in Terminal 1 - definitely the easiest way to trade on all aspects: reducing an excellent location, good parking next to the terminal, and 'compact' arrivals. Thought I'd share some tips for meeting and greeting, such as airports can seem so difficult for the casual visitor! As a guide, I guess you're driving to the airport of Heathrow, either give up or find a friend or partner.

When you come through the tunnel to enter the short stay car park (left lane at the traffic lights), if you meet someone, you fall and do not park, then go up the ramp ahead that after the lights. At the top of the ramp, the right lane going straight if you're a coach or a black taxi, otherwise turn left and you can stop at one of the three lounges for a few minutes - enough time for hugs and goodbyes and thankyous or evidence ! Just do not leave your car unattended at any time - is not it? His passenger is then at the appropriate level for Enter / exit, just a few meters walk from the terminal.

If the park entrance, a good tip is to use a credit card at the barrier of entry instead of pressing a flight - this saves time when you leave, there is no queue at the ticket machine, and a lower part paper on hold: just use the same card at the exit barrier and this will give you proof.

Warning - these machines allow a Switch / Solo card, but will not let out again - no doubt, use a credit card just for this feature! When you enter the Terminal 1 parking short, do not be tempted to go if we do not go out with family or friends - you go down, there are usually many gaps in this level, and it is much more convenient for arrivals. The area to meet people in T1 arrivals is quite small, and there are always many people there. Unless you know the person who is serving, and then join the crowd with a sign "Welcome" - the best is something distinctive and A4 - a logo can be, but definitely something flashy and colorful.

Make it easy for the person you are meeting - most of the signs have names and flight numbers - make yours different? Stand somewhere obvious - which is considered the earliest passenger emerges through the sliding doors! You can pre-order the meeting under the banner of "meeting point" of course. Always check the screens when you enter this area - a good rule of thumb is that passenger arrivals across T1 about twenty minutes to half an hour after landing - but always watch the screen for "luggage".

Hall says - it is usually a reliable indicator of impending appearance: if you have a contact phone number, then a quick call or SMS message can help you track your passengers to let them know where you are, and to assure them that they are there and waiting - removes more stress for the traveler Once you have your passenger to get out of there quick smart -. Parking is expensive Oh, and please drive with care and attention to the way home!