There are a wealth of reasons to travel to the paradisaical island of Sardinia and the mesmerising turquoise waters and sandy beaches are just the tip of the iceberg. Whether you love to delve into the ancient past of a country, trek through unspoilt, wild landscapes, have a taste of a traditional way of life or throw yourself head first into an array of water-sports, shop til your drop and rub shoulders with the rich and famous, the Olbia region of Sardinia has it all. 

 

Olbia is the main port for tourists to Sardinia and receives ferries from mainland Italy, as well as having its own airport. As the gateway to the Smeralda Coast, one of the glitziest stretches of beaches and coves on the Mediterranean, Olbia Airport is very much in keeping, with a modern, airy terminal building renovated in 2004

 

Flights from the UK leave from Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Leeds and Manchester airports and are served by 10 low cost airlines including easyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair. On landing you will come into the arrivals hall which has been specifically adapted for passengers with special needs. There are wheelchair ramps, fitted restrooms, elevators and telephones and outside the terminal are 40 reserved parking spaces for those with mobility problems. Based in arrivals is also the lost and found office, cashpoints, Internet kiosks and information desk which can provides advice on everything from accommodation to activities.

 

Compared with some airports, Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport has really gone to town when it comes to shopping and restaurant facilities. Located both before and after security in the departures area are some fabulous retailers selling products from the traditional to the exclusive, as well as the usual stores such as a pharmacy, newspaper/bookstores and 2 banks. When it comes to refreshments, you´re even more spoilt for choice. There´s a wonderful open-aired cafe outside arrivals called the Kara Kiosk, which sells mouth-watering pastries and cakes as well as varying savoury snacks, a wine bar and a restaurant serving hot Italian dishes situated in departures before security and even an outdoor Smokers Garden Cafe, once you get past all the checks, for those who can´t resist a last cigarette before they board the plane. There is also facilities for businesses with large and small meeting rooms and a business centre.

 

Most people travelling to Sardinia though haven´t come to hangout at the airport, so onward transportation is of prime importance. For most travellers, the preferred option is to arrange a Olbia Airport car hire. These are located in the arrivals hall and are AM Service, Autoeuropa, Avis, Easycar, Ellepi, Europcar, Eurorent, Hertz, Italy by Car, Maggiore, Matta, Midarent, Pinna, Ruvioli, Sardinya, Sixt and Smeralda Express. Each of them offers slightly different deals so make sure when you get a quote you know exactly what is included, as surprise additional charges at the collection desk can often make for a bad start to a holiday.

 

If you´re not hiring a car then by far the most convenient alternative is an airport transfer, where a driving meets you in arrivals and sweeps you away to your car without any needless hassle or waiting about, as can be the case when using the Olbia Airport taxis. A less expensive option is to reserve a seat on a private shuttle bus so the cost is shared with your fellow passengers. Taxis are located outside arrivals and, as an idea of how steep they can be, the fare from the airport to Olbia city centre just 3km away is EUR15.

When traveling through airport security it is important for all passengers to be comfortable with the screening process. Passengers with disabilities should go directly to the boarding pass identification checker, bypassing the line at security checkpoint. The checker will direct the passenger to the lane that is recognized for people with disabilities or special needs. Ask if the lane is not clearly marked or noticeable.

This lane allows the passenger extra time if needed to go through the screening process without additional stress. Screeners can and will assist passengers with disabilities once the passenger arrives for the screening process. Screeners should always ask permission before touching or helping you. They can offer a hand, arm or shoulder to assist the passenger through the walk-through metal detector. They also can assist with loading and unloading your carry-on baggage.

Plan Before You Stand!

When you make your reservation, communicate your needs to the airlines. Make plans ahead of time for items such as: oxygen supply for origin, transfer hubs and destination, a porter to help with luggage, and/or a wheelchair to help you move through the airport with ease and with less stress.

All passengers with disabilities should arrive at the airport a minimum of 2 hours early. You should always ask the airlines for a gate pass at the time of check in. Gate (escort) passes are for relatives, companions, or assistants who are not flying but accompanying the passenger to the gate. A gate pass is subject to the airlines discretion. Place identification tags on all checked baggage, carry-ons, equipment, and mobility aids and devices. Remember that your medical equipment, mobility aids and devices are exempt from the 2 carry-on or checked baggage rule.

If you were ever thinking of moving to Chicago’s northwest suburbs the only place to think of is Schaumburg Illinois. They have everything from great schools to their own airport. Schaumburg Airportis one of the busiest little airports in the country designed for business, journalism and the weekend aviator .

Schaumburg Airport has many hangers and it’s landing strip s long enough to provide access to many different types aircraft. The Schaumburg airport hosts aviation events all year. Your children can come out and see helicopters and world war two bombers.

Also located in the Schaumburg Airport is Pilot Petes restaurant which provides excellent food with a great view of the runway. Pilot Petes provides and great family environment and where you can watch the planes land and take off all day.

Travel deals have taken a sharp turn on the World Wide Web; so many sites and so many promises to find you the best deal. Where do you go and where do you start?

If you are on a small budget and price is your main concern, start with the airport of your departure city or your destination. Find out what airlines serve your route and how often they fly; some of the smaller and new airlines may not be found in the big name travel sites’ search engines. Some airlines offer deep discounts to enter a new route- discounts as low as $29 one way were found on popular routes in the US. Most airports in the US and around the world have websites and links to the airlines they host. As you should with any other airline, request and search for information about the services and the reliability of these smaller and new airlines- this kind of information can usually be found on the internet or at the airport these airlines serve.

Currently undergoing major renovations, Malaga Airport is a little difficult to navigate at the moment. To help you out, here’s a brief guide:

General Info: No. of terminals: 2, interlinked on the second level. No. of inbound flights per day from other Spanish airports: 17 UK Airports which fly into Malaga Airport each day: Belfast, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Coventry, Nottingham, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Humberside, Leeds, Liverpool, Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Manchester, Manston, Newcastle, Norwich, Southampton, Stansted, Teeside, and Ireland

Parking/ Access: When you arrive at Malaga’s Airport, parking is available free of charge in P3 and has been since January 2007. Works on the newer location housing 2,500 cars finished last month, so that is open too. However, the coach terminal and latest access roads still remain unfinished.

Unfortunately, flying can be a turbulent experience – and that’s before you even get into the air. With the crowds, the queues and security checks that take longer than ever before, airports can be stressful places, especially if you’re not familiar with the way things work.

The most important thing you can do to make your flying experience as pleasant as possible is to allow yourself plenty of time to get to the airport. This means arriving at least two hours before your plane is scheduled to leave or, if possible, even earlier.

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While airports cannot plan for every event that influences successful airport ground operations, implementing proactive incident prevention technologies is important when growth and flight delays are expected to increase the potential for ground incursions. Facilitating consistent awareness in safety guidelines, assures that core ground safety deliveries are achieved cost effectively, sustains ROI on technology objectives, and simply save lives.

Here are some immediate business benefits and cost savings to plan for growth while sustaining ground safety technologies at optimum levels:

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