Airport Travel Hub

Welcome to the Max Your Trip Airport Hub, where you will find our airport travel tips and guides to making your journey through the airport cheaper, quicker and less stressful.

From airport parking, drop-off charges and baggage allowances to security fast track, lounge access, duty-free shopping and getting through immigration at your destination, we’ve brought together our best airport tips and research in one place.

Before You Leave

Luggage Allowance

Before leaving home, making sure you luggage meets the size and weight restrictions of your airline is essential if you do not want to get a nasty surprise at the airport. We have all the information you need here.

“Shrink” your stuff

We tested a brilliant hand-held product from VacBird, which compresses your clothing into vacuum bags and allows you to fit more into your suitcase.

Store Your Bags

Checked out of your accommodation and need somewhere to store your bags? Stasher is a low cost luggage storage solution that works in many countries.

Getting to the Airport

Parking

Airport parking is notoriously expensive but the costs can vary considerably depending on where you fly from. See our article on which airports offer the best value for money.

Drop off charges

Paying for the privilege of dropping someone at the airport seems to be something much more common in the UK than in other countries. We have done some analysis for you, with additional tips of how to avoid paying.

Trains

If you are travelling to the airport by train, make sure you are up to speed with all the discounts available, including railcards. If you are travelling between Central London and Heathrow, we have compared the 3 rail options which you have to choose from. See our UK Rail Hub to get the best value from all your train journeys.

Uber

If you pre-book your Uber transfer, you can now earn Avios on your booking. Read how it works.

Airport Security

Fast Track

Queueing for security can be a frustrating experience, especially if you are tight for time. We looked into the costs and investigated if fast-track is worth it or not.

Shopping at the Airport

Duty Free

Join Club Avolta and get discounts at most UK airport Duty Free shops, and many overseas too.

Heathrow Rewards

Heathrow has its own loyalty programme which awards points which can be exchanged for vouchers to spend in the airport or into airline miles.

Is Airport Shopping More Expensive?

Read our investigation into Boots airport prices v their own high street stores, and then see how WH Smith compares.

Airport Lounges

Your Options

Lounge access is not only the domain of business class travellers and status passengers, it is also available through premium credit cards, paid memberships, and also to paying guests. Learn about your options here.

Memberships

If you are considering a lounge membership, learn how the main players compare, and also see which UK lounges are covered by each scheme. You can also read our review of Priority Pass.

One-Off Lounge Access

For those who are looking for cheap lounge access, there are normally discounts available by booking in advance. Using this special link to our partner Holiday Extras, you can usually make a decent saving – typically 14% off the on-the-door price.

Waiting for Your Flight

Travel Apps

Make sure you have got our essential travel apps downloaded to your phone. They should make things smoother if there are any issues with your flight and overall help you maximise your trip.

Arriving at Your Destination

Mobile Passport Control

If you are travelling to the United States and can make use of the MPC service, I would highly recommend doing so as it will speed up your time at US immigration.