Hampshire Airport Link

Heathrow Airport began as the Great West Aerodrome, a private airfield built by Richard Fairey in 1930 before being requisitioned by the military during World War II. It officially opened as a civil airport, London Airport , in 1946 after the war and was renamed Heathrow Airport in 1966, taking its name from the ancient hamlet it replaced. Since then, it has become a major hub with multiple terminals, a connection to the London Underground, and an ever-increasing capacity to handle international travel. The Precursor: The Great West Aerodrome (1930s) Origins: In 1930, British aircraft builder Richard Fairey purchased land in the village of Harmondsworth to build a private airport called the Great West Aerodrome. Early Use: It featured a single grass runway for assembling and testing aircraft. World War II and Military Takeover (1940s) RAF Requisition: During World War II, the British government requisitioned the site for use as a Royal Air Force (RAF) transport base. Demolition: The h...

Worse than moving house? Getting to an airport on time is widely considered a highly stressful activity, often ranked above moving house, due to factors like tight deadlines, large crowds, lack of control, and the anxiety of potentially missing a flight.  Stress begins before reaching the airport and escalates through the parking, transport, and terminal process, with the absence of reliable information worsening the experience.  Why Airport Travel is Stressful Time Pressure: You must arrive well in advance of your flight, often a fixed time before departure.  Crowds and Noise: Airports are often crowded and noisy environments, which can overwhelm individuals and increase stress.  Lack of Control: Passengers have limited control over the process, from traffic to security lines and boarding, contributing to frustration.  Information Gaps: A lack of accurate, up-to-date information can lead to significant anxiety about missing the flight.  Cumulative Stress: ...

We asked Chat GPT for a comparison of using a private hire taxi against self drive and airport parking. The results might surprise you. The costs are comparible, but given the stress advantage of being taken up, we think our service is the way to go. What do you think? Nice — I ran numbers and current rates so you can compare apples-to-apples. I used local private-hire sample fares from an Eastleigh taxi firm, official airport parking pages for Gatwick & Heathrow, driving distances from travel sites, and current UK pump prices (early Aug 2025). Below are the clear totals and a short explanation of assumptions so you can adapt them. Summary (quick) Private-hire (one-way) from Eastleigh → Heathrow : ≈ £130 (sample local fare Hampshire Airport Link). Private-hire (one-way) from Eastleigh → Gatwick : ≈ £155 (sample local fare). Self-drive (fuel + official long-stay parking) — round trip fuel + parking : Heathrow (1 day) : £59.08 (fuel ≈ £18.28 + parking £40.80). Gatwick (1 d...

When I'm not taking clients to and from airports, I love to play racketball. See below as to what it is all about. What do you play?  UK / European version of racketball (sometimes now called squash 57 ), which is similar to USA racquetball but played on a squash court with a slower, larger ball and slightly different equipment. Here’s why it’s such a good sport and how it keeps you fit and healthy: Why it’s a great sport to play Easy to pick up The larger ball moves slower and bounces higher than a squash ball, so rallies last longer and beginners have more time to react. You can start having satisfying games within your first session. Inclusive for all ages and abilities Because it’s less physically punishing than squash, it’s popular among juniors, casual players, and older athletes. Doubles play adds a fun, social element. Year-round, weather-proof Indoor courts mean you can play regardless of rain, wind, or dark evenings — a big plus in UK winters. G...

We asked Chat GPT to compare London airports. See what you think.. Here’s a clear comparison of London’s airports based on the latest UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data for 2024 ✈️ London’s Major Airports by Passenger Traffic (2024 figures) Airport 2024 Passengers 2023 / 2024 Growth Notes Heathrow (LHR) ~83.9 million +5.9% Busiest in the UK and Europe; a global hub with significant transfer traffic and recent expansion plans.   Gatwick (LGW) ~43.2 million +5.8% UK’s second-busiest; largely low‑cost and leisure-focused; expansion of standby runway underway.  Stansted (STN) ~29.7 million +6.2% MAG‑owned; recorded its busiest year ever in 2024. Heavy Ryanair and low-cost carrier traffic.  Luton (LTN) ~16.9 million +3.3% EasyJet & Wizz Air hub; moderate growth; expansion proposals in development.  City (LCY) ~3.57 million +4.2% Boutique business-heavy airport with rapid growth from pandemic lows. Slower recovery relative to others.  Southend (SEN) ~0.29...

 Some goods news if you like Greece, Spain, Italy and Croatia. Jet2 have announced some new routes from 2026. This will appeal to those living in Hampshire who do not want the stress of a Gatwick or Heathrow departure. More details can be found HERE .  We will be happy to take our customers to Bournemouth to enjoy these new destinations. www.hampshireairportlink.co.uk