GUEST BLOG: Which Kind of Airport Parking is Right for Your Business?

Airport parking can be a bit of a necessary evil, but it doesn’t have to be. SkyParkSecure is here to help you figure out what kind of parking is right for your business. And then we’ll make sure you get a good deal as well as keeping your swanky company car safe and secure!

First of all, answer a few questions here to help you decide whether park and ride, on-airport parking or meet and greet parking makes the most sense for your business travel.

Now you know which airport parking is going to work best for you, how can you be sure you’re spending that company cash wisely? Whether you book with SkyParkSecure.com or another consolidator, we suggest you consider the following:

1)     Always Use a Comparison Website

Not only is this a surefire way to view a range of products rather than having to check a dozen websites individually, you’ll also save some of that precious budget. Car parks offer little to no discount when you go to them direct, whereas SkyParkSecure buys spaces in bulk and passes on these savings to the consumer. You’ll often find consolidators’ prices to be up to 60% cheaper than booking on the gate

2) Have a Hunt for a Discount Code

We’ve all done it when we’re ordering pizza, but this is a clever tactic for any purchase. Make sure you have a look for any discount or promo codes online before making your booking to maximise savings. And to make it super simple, we’ll give you one for free here:

Enter promo code EXPOSHOW when obtaining your quote at SkyParkSecure.com [https://www.skyparksecure.com/?agent=ONLINE&promo=EXPOSHOW]

3) Read Independent Reviews

Reviews let you take a quick glance at whether a service fulfilled other customers’ needs or not. But there are airport parking websites out there that only use their own in-house review platform, meaning it’s possible for them to omit bad reviews and prioritise good ones. SkyParkSecure.com uses independent review platform Reevoo for our reviews so a car park’s scores are always there for you to see — good and bad. It’s the only way to get genuine guidance!

4) Look for the Park Mark Logo

If you’ve finally decided on the right car park for your trip, there’s one last thing to do — check that it has Park Mark accreditation. The Park Mark Safer Parking Scheme [parkmark.co.uk] is a national standard for UK car parks that have low crime, as well as measures in places to ensure the safety of customers and their vehicles. If your car park doesn’t have this award, consider another one.

If you want to find out more about how SkyParkSecure.com can benefit your business, come, have a chat with them at the Business TravelShow. They will be at stand B680, Olympia London, 21st & 22nd February. See you there!

GUEST BLOG: Don't let airport parking for your business users leave you red faced.

Some official airport car parks have continued to raise their prices over several years causing an opportunity for non-official airport car parks to offer an attractive alternative. With airport parking there is more choice then ever to offer your clients. However, as is often the case when it comes to business travel, the price shouldn’t be the only thing you consider.

Look for the Park Mark security logo

The Park Mark® Safer Parking Scheme is an initiative of the Associations of Chief Police Officers (ACPO/S) and is aimed at reducing both crime and the fear of crime in parking facilities.

Look for the Park Mark® tick to ensure safer parking. Safer parking status, Park Mark®, is awarded to parking facilities that have met the requirements of a risk assessment conducted by the police.

Read independent reviews

Ratings and reviews are best managed by an independent, third-party service, signalled by a public Trustmark. It is the most open, transparent and trusted way to find out true customers’ experiences.

How do you compare prices, reviews, security and location of several airport car parks quickly?

If you are looking for a quick way to find secure airport parking that will also meet your client’s requirements for budget, location and service then our SkyParkSecure Business Account may be an ideal solution for you.

SkyParkSecure offers the ability to compare and book both the official and non-official airport car parks through our powerful booking engine whilst also carrying out the security checking for you. Our product approval system, in addition to price and security checks for each car park, adheres to strict requirements on independent customer reviews collected by Reevoo for every car park. If the car park falls below a certain level it is removed as an option.

This post was written by Brent Starkie at SkyParkSecure (www.skyparksecure.com). SkyParkSecure is exhibiting at the Business Travel Show in Olympia, London on 24-25 February 2016. For more information, please visit the company's business website http://www.business.skyparksecure.com