Travelling for business is no easy feat. Not only do you have packing, transport and other common travel stresses to worry about, you also have important meetings to prepare for.
This stress is further exacerbated when you’re flying from Heathrow — Britain’s busiest airport.
So for you busy professionals jetting off from Heathrow on business, here are eight terrific travel tips.
1. Book fast-track security
If you’re a regular business traveller, you’re probably a pro at passing through airport security quickly. But since you can’t control the people queuing in front of you, it’s worth paying a little extra to join the fast-track security queue, where you’ll benefit from a priority service.
2. Take carry-on luggage
The key to successful business travel is making the most of the time you have. This is why you should take carry-on luggage only (where possible), so there’s no time wasted waiting around for your bags to arrive on the belt or worrying that your luggage will be lost.
3. Become a lounge member
If there’s one thing guaranteed to make business travel less stressful it’s a visit to an airport lounge, where you can enjoy a break from the crazy crowds. There are numerous lounges across the airport terminals — find out more info about the Heathrow Airport lounges on the official website.
4. Join a rewards scheme
Joining a rewards scheme such as a frequent flyers program is a great idea if you’re a frequent business traveller because you’ll earn points each time you travel which can be used to cover future travel costs.
5. Download Uber
Travelling by Uber affords you the ultimate convenience during your trip, whereby you’ll be transported pretty much door to door, which means no turning up to your meeting looking disheveled, because you’ve worked up a sweat, walking from the train station stop to your venue. This Uber article has more examples of the benefits of using the app whilst travelling abroad.
6. Do some airport shopping
Home to luxury brands such as Burberry, Michael Kors and Ted Baker, Heathrow Airport is a fantastic place to snap up some stylish new business attire. In fact, the airport has its own scheme, Heathrow Rewards where you earn points on airport shopping — you’d be mad not to.
7. Drive to Heathrow
Start your business trip in style by driving to Heathrow airport. With your seat perfectly adjusted and the radio turned up, you’ll begin your trip in the right state of mind for success. Remember to book your parking too — you’ll find Heathrow Airport parking deals on SkyParkSecure.com.
8. Do something touristy
No overseas trip should be all work and no play, even when you’re travelling for business. So find some time to fit at least one touristy activity into your schedule. This could be something as simple as eating out at a nice restaurant or taking a little morning stroll around the local area.
With these eight amazing tips to hand, you’ll benefit from increased comfort and convenience next time you fly from Heathrow on business.
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