Hi
Can anyone tell me what the prices are like at the food outlets at Gatwick North Terminal. I see that they have a Wetherspoons and a Mcdonalds. Any advice would be appreciated.
Many thanks
Bauloprincess.

The Wetherspoons is more expensive than local unit's I think a big breakfast was about £7.50 but that is a guesstimate so expect Mc Donalds to be more expensive as all the outlets on airports play to a captive audience.

Dave.

Thanks for the info Dave. Much appreciated.

Bauloprincess.

Transited through Gatwick for the first time in years last Sunday. Border control is a real war zone - a real let down to the image of Britain - with an uncontrolled mass of arrivals, poorly signed as regards to which passports are being checked and where, and no air conditioning. Herded cattle come to mind. And we complain about entering the US, particularly at JFK ................... we are no better than they are.

Alsacienne, we came through Gatwick a couple of weeks ago and it was about a 10-15 min wait, and the area has a lot of recontruction work going on , in fact Gatwick has improved very much all round in the last couple of years with vast improvements and more space, the owners Ferrovial have invested a great deal of money since taking over from BAA in all their airports and when the current improvements in the south terminal are complete they will start on the north terminal. I think they are trying to catch up on what was needed a few years ago, they still have a positive attitude in trying to re-generate Gatwick despite being treated appallingly by the competition commission in trying to force them to sell the airport below its market value, its last remaining bidder has just withdrawn and its back to square one, the staff are working with uncertainty over who will eventually own them, and when the final decision comes, will a new owner really create new competition in the current market conditions.
Also border control and customs staff are now integrated and there is a lot of new job training going on and they are also having problems recruiting staff ( a reason for the big queues ). the real letdown to the image of Britain is the interference and meddling of .... well we know who !!!!

hi does any one know if they are screening at gatwick for swine flu like ba and virgin isnt it something to do with body temp? i am panicking a little as just over 3 weeks till i fly with my family and i am quite a nervous flyer i have high bp anyway which i take meds for but usually the jitters get me before flying my heart races along with my pulse and my temp goes up does this mean you could be pulled over ?????????? just probably going into overdrive for panic but am so worried dont want to catch it and dont want to be told cant fly been looking forward to this hol for ages

sunworshipper,

Everyone is subject to a few questions as check-in I beleive asking if you've had any characteristic symptoms (details here). There's nothing to worry about. There's a lot of scaremongering going on in the press and a lot of misinformation on the subject. You'll be fine.

Darren

Moved from Caribbean forum.

Morning all

I am flying from Gatwick with my son ( 12 )
We fly from the South Terminal to Cyprus but i booked the Sofitel which i am sure is North terminal as when we went to Cyprus last year it was from the North terminal ????

Just a quick Question, Are there place to eat in the South terminal as there are in the North b4 you go through to departures ?
We will eat in the airport the evening b4 our flight.

Thanks in advance x

Hi Kat - take a look at this http://www.airwise.com/airports/europe/LGW/LGWST_04.html

Hi Kat,

Here is Gatwick Airport website. With more info for you.

http://www.gatwickairport.com/portal/page/Gatwick%5EGeneral%5EShop,+eat,+relax+and+enjoy%5EEat/

Angie.

Both sites great and lots of places to chose from to eat. We will be having breakfast at the hotel the morning we fly but my son would rather have junk than something from the hotel the night before x

From the beginning of September, the gatwick terminal train shuttle will be undergoing renwal until mid 2010, so from september the way to transfer will be by bus :-(

Holiday Extras have what they call 'undercover hotels' at Gatwick where you do not know which hotel you will be staying in until you get the confirmation. They offer 3* & 4* at what appear to be cheaper rates.

Anyone had any experience of these hotels at Gatwick?

We normally use a b&b at Gatwick but was just curious!

Pippa

we have never flown from gatwick before
but next year have booked a 17 day hol how much should we expect to pay for parking
also where is the best place to park
thanks
pat

Hi Pat, it depends if you want to park on-site which means you only have a short 5min bus ride to the terminal, but is usually more costly than parking further away, also did you want a stay in a hotel the night before you fly? good idea if you have an early flight.
quite a lot of hotels offer a parking package but usually these are for 15 days. i think your best bet is to try http://www.holidayextras.co.uk as they have various parking packages and hotel/parking packages and they are one of the cheapest/best value around and you will get a good guide of what to expect to pay, you can also phone one of their advisors as they could sort out the best deal for 17 days. also try baa.com as they own gatwick and offer parking.

thnks andy will look later
work is calling

Hi pat

I can recommend APH at Gatwick. They are a 15 minute transfer but are excellent and very reliable . you park your car up at reception ,hand in your keys and watch them move it to the parking bays . On your return you collect your keys and car is waiting again outside reception.

You can get a good deal by following this link . http://www.aph.com/offers . It's a discount link for existing customers but anyone can use it . Think I paid around £60 for 15 nights over july/Aug peak time recently and booked just over a month in advance to get a slightly better deal .

I agree with Andy re holiday extras and BAA . I find them the cheapest when getting a wider selection of prices and you can get cashback via quidco with holiday extras

lyn

does anyone know if we can book 17days parking and hotel but only use hotel on return