'I don't think I've read that right' I can hear you thinking. Enjoy waiting for a flight at Edinburgh Airport? Impossible!
Especially in these days of increased security checks we are inevitably going to be spending more time in the airport waiting for our flight departures. I expect you have all experienced being jammed into a crowded waiting area, tripping over luggage and trying to avoid the feet of the person next to you who has stretched out for a nap. The minutes drag, another cup of coffee is not a good idea, the kids start grizzling or worse still someone else's kids start grizzling, and you can't concentrate on your novel, crossword or laptop. It's a familiar story and one none of us look forward to when we are travelling either for pleasure or on business.
Edinburgh Turnhouse is officially Scotland's fastest growing airport offering many domestic and international destinations for travellers in the Edinburgh region. Edinburgh Airport handles over 8 million passengers, and with those numbers set to rise even further, it's no wonder we sometimes feel like sheep herded into a pen.
There is an alternative, you will be glad to hear, and one that will cost surprisingly little in comparison to the cost of the flight itself.
Who might be interested in this alternative?
* Travelling business passengers * Families * People with disabilities * Elderly people * and, in fact, anyone else! Although it is not widely known, there are facilities for everyone, and I'm sure you are now eager to know what is available, what to look out for and how to access your little bit of luxury before your trip...
Edinburgh Airport is home to one Executive Lounges offering a peaceful retreat to escape the airport hustle and bustle, and available to everyone for a very small fee.
If you are a business passenger you may wish to take advantage of a host of benefits with the lounge facilities at Edinburgh Airport, to help ease the hassle of business travel:
* Telephone and fax facilities * Internet and Wi-Fi access * Business Desks * Toilet and shower facilities * The latest magazines and newspapers * Television * Complimentary snacks and drinks * Bar
The Servisair Executive Lounge in the Edinburgh Terminal provides these facilities offering you a quiet environment in which to finalise last minute details before reaching your destination, or catch up with outstanding work.
Edinburgh Airport also has two local hotels offering conference facilities and meeting rooms available for hire - The Hilton Edinburgh Hotel and The Quality Hotel Edinburgh Airport.
The lounge facilities at Edinburgh Airport are also available to the rest of the travelling public including families. It always surprises me that this information is not more widely known as booking the Edinburgh Airport executive facilities is easy. However, the information provided below will ensure that you can now start your trip in style.
When you are ready to book lounges at Edinburgh Airport, do make sure the facilities you require are offered as they do differ slightly between Airports, i.e.:
* If travelling as a family, that the lounge you wish to book allows children under 12 * That smoking is allowed should you wish to smoke * That the business facilities you require are available.
Passengers using the lounge facilities at Edinburgh Airport must ensure they leave enough time to reach their flight as flight display screens are not always available, and not all of the executive lounges carry out flight announcements in the suite. The lounge facilities at Edinburgh Airport also all operate a smart / casual dress code.
Now for the important information - how to book lounges at Edinburgh Airport and access the Edinburgh Airport executive facilities. You don't have to be a VIP to enjoy a luxurious start to a holiday or business trip and people with disabilities and the elderly can relax in comfort making the journey much less stressful. There are various information websites that provide a more detailed breakdown of the lounge facilities at Edinburgh Airport