Tag Archives: London Heathrow

Dutch rail tickets and Heathrow’s runway plans

Posted on June 2, 2014 by suzykewct

From Dutch News. Paper train tickets are being phased out this summer. Time to look into the alternatives. The chipkaart sounds similar to NYC’s Metro Cards and London’s Oyster card and should be easy to get. The tricky part may … Continue reading →

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Wifi on the London Tube

Posted on January 29, 2013 by suzykewct

From Transport for London (TfL). The London Tube now has WiFi at more than 100 of their stations thanks to Virgin Media. Depending on your service provider (boy does that sound like commercial-speak or what?), you will be able to use the … Continue reading →

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Breaking up the lines at customs and immigration at Heathrow

Posted on July 19, 2012 by suzykewct

OK, here’s one I didn’t know they needed – separate lines at London Heathrow  for incoming visitors depending on whether they need a visa to enter the UK. I don’t know how much difference it will make when multiple flights … Continue reading →

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