If you’ve ever travelled with children, you’ll know that the holiday rarely begins at the airport gate. More often, it starts with weeks’ worth of packing, coaxing everyone into the car, and navigating the stress of getting to the airport at the right place on time. That’s why the Maple Meet & Greet Parking and Club Aspire Lounge package from Holiday Extras feels like the perfect start for families making a trip.
The real beauty of this package is how it reframes the journey. Instead of viewing the airport as something to endure, it kickstarts the holiday. From the moment you leave your home, that’s it, there’s a sense that everything has been taken care of, with the focus on the excitement ahead rather than the logistics.
One of the biggest stress points has to be parking, and this is where meet and greet services are ideal for families. Rather than navigating busy car parks or waiting for shuttle buses, you simply drive straight to the terminal, where a driver is ready and waiting to meet you and take your car off your hands. From here, you walk directly into departures with your children and luggage in tow. It’s a really cost-effective option, but in reality, it removes a huge amount of pressure, especially when travelling with younger children or multiple bags.
Once inside the airport, the experience continues to feel effortless. Instead of searching for somewhere to sit in a crowded departure hall, the Club Aspire Lounges offer a calm, comfortable space where families can properly unwind ahead of their flight.
The T5 Club Aspire Lounge is one of many Aspire Lounges available throughout UK airports and terminal. Offering runway views, parents can enjoy a drink and a bite to eat without the usual queues, while children have the chance to settle in and recharge before boarding.
For our family, one unexpected highlight was the pancake machine, which quickly became the centre of attention. Watching fresh pancakes appear at the press of a button felt like a novelty, and the option to add your own toppings made it even more fun!
Holiday Extras, the market leader in UK airport parking, hotels, lounges, and transfers, offers a range of packages that really do take the stress out of family travel. Whether you’re looking to sort parking, fast track security, airport hotels or lounges, you can mix and match your package to your desired needs, and the competitive pricing of the packages mean you’re getting the best possible deal based on your requirements, and without any unanticipated costs.
Removing the standard friction from travelling as a family, every stage feels smoother, from arrival at the airport to the time spent waiting to board. Instead of juggling bags, managing tired children and worrying about timings, you’re given the space to actually enjoy the moment and get your holiday started.
For full information and to book, visit HolidayExtras.com or call 0800 316 5678.
