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Now’s
the Time to Grab a Taxi to the Airport
According
to money experts, you need to act fast to get a taxi to the airport to make the
most of the cheapest flights on offer.
If you’re thinking of going away this summer, don’t hang
around. Grab a taxi to the airport and get your hands on some of the cheapest
flights around. According to financial experts, three financial headwinds are
in place that will send the prices of flights soaring – so bag yourself a cheap
flight now while you still can.
Acting on the spur of the minute and booking a taxi to the
airport is often the best way to make the most of last minute deals. But
there’s never been more reason to act fast as the fall out from the volcanic
ash cloud continues to cause problems. The volcanic ash saw many major airlines
shut down, leaving them with huge financial loss. As a result, it’s expected
that prices will rise drastically to recoup these losses. A think tank from the
Centre for Economics and Business Research has estimated the financial fall out
of the volcanic ash to cost airlines £1.3billion in lost profits. It’s not
surprising then that many airlines have to hike up their prices. If you want to
make the most of existing cheap flights, book now, grab a taxi to the airport
and bag yourself a holiday bargain before its too late.
Embrace the World –
Book a Taxi to Airport
It’s been predicted that air tickets across the board will
rise by 11.5% by 2010, with price hikes expected before then to hit holiday
makers hard. And it isn’t just the volcanic ash that’s impacting on travellers’
bank balances. It’s expected that an air passenger duty will be introduced as
part of a scheme to push airlines to fly with full planes – those that are half
empty will find the costs passed onto the passengers. If you didn’t need
another reason to book your airport taxi fast, a few major airlines are
planning to merge and consolidate – including American airlines United and
Continental and BA is planning to merge with American Airlines and are in talks
with Spanish airline, Iberia. These mergers could decrease competition for
flights, which will mean the airlines will be able to get away with charging
for more – especially on the transatlantic flights. If you’ve seen a great
offer online for a flight to the States, now’s a good time to book a taxi to
the airport and take advantage of the cheap deals.
Travel Cheaply, but
in Style
More fees are expected to be introduced by airlines to
recoup the volcanic ash losses, including baggage charges and seat reservation
fees. The Bureau of Transportation Services said the cost of these extras rose
by 42% last year. But you can still be a savvy traveller by being flexible
about when you book your taxi to the airport to exploit the cheap deals.
Avoiding peak times (holidays) and departing midweek or at inconvenient hours
is also another factor that will allow you to make savings.
Need a Taxi to
Airport? Speak to Elite Cars
Elite Fleet Cars offer luxurious travel at affordable
prices, for both corporate and domestic travel – including taxis to the
airport. Call 01844 238797 to book your airport taxi now.
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