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•Manchester Airport s Plans For Passenger Focussed Development
A look at redevelopment plans at Manchester Airport to increase the retail space and car hire provisions in a way that matches the needs of passengers.
Manchester airport has long been known for its belief in innovative schemes and planning. For instance, recently an iris scanning security system was put in place across the site so the thousands of workers for shops, restaurants and car hire firms only have access to specific regions of the site and not the most sensitive areas. However,...
•The History and Development of Edinburgh Airport
A look at how car hire services, shops and restaurants have been essential in the development of Edinburgh airport.
Edinburgh Airport is widely regarded to be the largest and busiest in Scotland. In the past twelve months it has handled around nine million passengers and in terms of UK airports is the seventh busiest. Its location is a mere eight miles from the city of Edinburgh and with a wide variety of auxiliary services such as shops, restaurants and car hire desks it employs a large...
•Belfast Airport Twin Growth and Expansion
A look at the history and development of the two Belfast airports and the role of retail operations and car hire services in this expansion.
The city of Belfast has two airports that act as gateways to mainland Britain and more widely the world. Both airports have road links and car hire provisions allowing travellers to not only tour the city, but also explore the surrounding countryside and Northern Island. Both airports have interesting histories and have put in place plans for the future...
•Stansted Airport The USAAF POWs And Car Hire Services
A look at the development of Stansted Airport from its military beginnings to the modern site it is today.
Stansted Airport is assured a place as the UK's fourth major airport although if current expansion plans are completed this position could increase substantially. Even before expansion is completed however, Stansted is a modern airport complete with its own rail link, motorway access, car hire services and retail areas. Predominantly it is the low cost budget airlines that use the...
•The History and Use of Inverness Airport as a Hub Airport for the Hebrides
A look at the important role played by Inverness Airport as a life line for the Hebridean Islands.
Inverness airport is located seven miles away from the city and is known by locals as the Dalcross site. As a destination it is the ideal way for travellers to gain access to this brilliant city and the magnificent highland region. As it is located so far north it is frequently used y tourists hoping to explore this unique and rugged region; subsequently many services offering coach tours and...
•Heathrow The World s Busiest International Airport
A look at how Heathrow is considered the busiest airport in the world in terms of international passenger numbers and how car hire services, shops and restaurants all add to the revenue generated at the site.
As with the majority of airports within the UK the origins of Heathrow lie with the military. Heathrow Airport differs from many however in that its operations began during the First and not the Second World War. Fundamentally the site, even though its origins were with the Air Force has...
•Flying Into Stansted Airport Use a Hire Car to Tour the Surrounding Area
A look at some of the destinations that are in the immediate vicinity of Stansted Airport and why those using a hire car to tour this region is an ultimately worthwhile experience.
Stansted Airport is referred to as London Stansted in many pieces of literature; however this is somewhat of a misnomer, whilst it may only be an hour from London the airport sits in the quaint and beautiful district of Uttlesford. This stunning region is the perfect excuse to hire a car and explore rather than...
•Blinds A Fascinating History and a Sublime Window Covering
A look at the history and development of blinds and how they are fitted.
As window coverings go blinds are some of the most widely used today. They vary in design immensely from fabric sheets to materials such as metal and wood as well as rollers, track blinds and even the Venetian variety. Their name is derived from their purpose as they actively blind the vision of anyone looking through the window. Typically they come in two varieties these are solid and slat, normally slat blinds can be...
•The History and Development of Blinds
A look at the use of blinds from ancient Egypt and China to modern manufacturing involving metals and vinyl plastics.
Blinds are an increasingly popular form of window covering in the world of interior design. But what is the history behind this interesting way to block the light and create privacy? Essentially blinds are named because of what they do; they effectively blind the viewer of the scene outside the window while limiting any viewing of the interior by anyone outside.
In the...
•The Varieties History and Development of Modern Blinds
A look at the different types of blinds available and the applications of these window coverings in the world of interior design.
Window blinds are a form of window covering that utilise strips of fabric and solid materials; varieties include, Venetian, shades and track blinds. As they limit or completely obscure vision through a window they act to 'blind' those inside and out, hence the term blinds. Split into the two distinct categories of slat and solid they are an increasingly popular form...
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