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Volunteers in Major Baggage Clear-Up at Heathrow

Posted on: Monday, March 31st, 2008 in: Travel Advice

Over 400 volunteers have come to the assistance of British Airways, who have been desperately trying to amend the luggage backlog at Heathrow’s Terminal 5.
Their efforts follow the nightmarish opening of the airport’s terminal 5 building last Thursday which saw severe baggage problems and flights cancelled or delayed over the weekend.
There are further problems still […]

Your Ideal Rental Car Explained

Posted on: Monday, March 31st, 2008 in: Travel Advice

Every car hire company displays a number of vehicles with the disclaimer “or similar” and you would be amazed by the number of unsatisfied customers who do not get the vehicle they thought they had specifically selected.
All car hire suppliers fill their fleets with many different makes of car, of course some more than others […]

UK Car Hire Nightmare at Heathrow’s Terminal 5

Posted on: Friday, March 28th, 2008 in: Airline News

If you’re an Argus Car Hire customer flying into or out of London’s Heathrow Airport today, prepare yourself for prolonged delays following the cancellation of more than 30 flights yesterday due to baggage problems at the airport’s brand new Terminal 5 building.Â
Some passengers were even forced to sleep overnight in the hope of catching a […]

Fuel Saving Tips For US Car Hire

Posted on: Thursday, March 20th, 2008 in: Car Hire News

With fuel prices at an all time high and the popularity of cheap Florida holidays rocketing, car hire Sanford customers will be looking for the most fuel-efficient ways to get them to their destination this summer.Â
The convenient nature of the on-site petrol pump is one of the main reasons why so many car hire customers choose to fill-up […]

CarTrawler Strikes New US Car Hire Booking Engine Deal

Posted on: Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 in: Car Hire News

Irish car hire technology firm CarTrawler has announced a deal with US Airlines Reporting Corportation (ARC) that will see it offering its services to over 20,000 travel agents and corporate travel departments across the US.Â
Company founders Greg and Niall Turley devised CarTrawler’s booking engine solution in 2004 as a means of selling car hire by […]

Three Good Reasons To Book Your US Car Hire Early

Posted on: Friday, March 14th, 2008 in: Travel Advice

1. Increased Demand in the US:
The current weak economy in the US means many Americans simply can’t afford to travel overseas and are planning domestic holidays this summer.  Already the Automobile Club of New York is reporting reservations are up by as much as 10%.
2. Increased Demand from the Rest of the World
While Americans holiday at home, […]

Car Hire Holiday Checklist

Posted on: Friday, March 14th, 2008 in: Travel Advice

As the peak holiday season approaches, many of you will be contemplating renting a car and availing of fantastic car hire Portugal and car hire Alicante deals.  At Argus Car Hire your comfort and safety is our priority.  The following checklist should come in handy when planning your car hire  adventure:
Before Pick-up:
Ensure you have all […]

Heathrow Runway Invasion Throws UK Car Hire into Chaos

Posted on: Thursday, March 13th, 2008 in: Travel Advice

A security alert at London’s Heathrow Airport has led to delays to several flights and consequently, car hire UK companies operating out of Heathrow.  Airport operator BAA has asked passengers and concerned car hire customers to contact their airlines for further details.Â
A man has been arrested in connection with the incident after being spotted on […]

The Merits of One Way Car Rentals

Posted on: Thursday, March 13th, 2008 in: Uncategorized

Every spring US car hire companies offer super savings on one-way car rentals as a way of repositioning their fleets from scorching winter favourites such as Florida to cities in other US states.
Search for car hire Orlando one-way rentals at any other time of year and you’ll find rates to be notoriously high.  If you’ve […]

Easter Car Hire Tips

Posted on: Thursday, March 13th, 2008 in: Travel Advice

Whether you’re spending the Easter holidays at home or abroad this year, Argus Car Hire is offering the following advice:
Booked car hire Malta?
Take advantage of one-way rentals offered by car hire companies.  These save you the hassle of public transport and the exorbitant fares charged by taxi companies.  When booking, be sure to hire a […]