London Heathrow Airport is the busiest international airport in the world with more than 90 airlines operating flights to over 170 international destinations. In 2006 over 67.3 million passengers passed through its four terminals, & a new fifth terminal which is scheduled to open in 2008 will enable Heathrow to handle up to 90 million passengers every year.Heathrow Airport is 21 kms west of central London next to junction 4a of the M4 motorway or junction 14 of the M25. It has good bus & coach transport links between the airport & central London (Paddington Station) or via the rail network (including the London underground).
You can obtain information on all four arrivals areas & live flight arrival information at Heathrow Airport as well as live departures. All of the terminals offer express and on line check in & there is an extensive range of shops, restaurants & bars both in the public zones & after security as well as a choice of VIP/executive lounges.If you want to hire a car, then you can choose between eight car rental companies situated on the airport complex with desks in all four terminals. The hire cars themselves are located in off airport parking & you will need to take a free shuttle bus to collect your car & drop it off on the return. If you would rather travel by taxi, then you will find a rank outside each of the arrivals terminals. They are operated & licensed by Transport for London & there are taxi information desks in all terminals.Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/760712
