Business traveller tips

Business traveller tips for seasoned flyers

You’ve finished your presentation, you’ve booked your meetings and have ensured your luggage complies with airline guidelines - at times preparing for a business trip feels likes a job in itself. To make sure that your journey goes as smoothly as possible, follow our Business Traveller Tips to help you arrive to your destination refreshed and ready for business:

Drive to the Airport

When you’re going away for business, you want a hassle-free trip that gets you to your destination as effortlessly as possible. Omit the hassle of getting to the airport by pre-booking a carpark space and driving there yourself.

Car Parks 1, 2 and 3 provide under cover parking and are within two minutes’ walk of the terminal building, making them a very convenient choice.

To make it even easier, choose valet parking and we’ll do the parking for you.

Pre-book online for a guaranteed parking space. For more information, visit our Parking Information page.

Express Lane

We try to make Airport Security as hassle-free as possible, but if you want to get through even faster – you can with the Express Lane.

Regus Express Lounge

Complementing the Express Lane is the Regus Express Lounge. Modern business professionals now work in a more agile and flexible fashion than ever, creating a need for professional work and meeting spaces for people on the go.

Regus’s professional business lounge includes workstations (ThinkPods), comfy seating with laptop stands, secure WI-FI, printers and scanners, as well as complimentary refreshments and administrative support for those last-minute preparations before you board your flight.

Situated within a short walk of the check-in and arrivals area, you can order your fully-equipped workspace from - find out more here.

Technology

Laptops, tablets and mobiles are now indispensable technologies for business travellers, but that indispensability can prove to be problematic if the technology fails. Not to worry though, Birmingham Airport has a number of facilities for such eventualities.

If your mobile battery falls flat while you’re waiting for your flight, you can find charging facilities in InMotion, as well as a bank of chargers in the Giraffe restaurant.

If you are unable to connect to the internet you can also take advantage of Birmingham Airport’s free WIFI, for a set duration. And don’t panic if you have forgotten your charger, adapter or headphones, InMotion has a range of replacements available to purchase.

World Duty Free Store

Time is a precious commodity for business travellers, but that doesn’t mean birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions can be put on hold.

If you’re unable to grab a spare moment to purchase that gift for your loved one, we have just the answer. Birmingham Airport’s World Duty Free Store has over 17,000 products and offers everything from popular cosmetics and fragrances to liquor and confectionery, all at tax free prices.

Wining & Dining

Meeting a client in the right frame of mind is essential for making the right first impression. Relaxing at the airport before a flight can help you do just that and Birmingham Airport has a selection of bars and restaurants to choose from to help you recharge and unwind. Enjoy food, cocktails and wine at All Bar One or even a glass of prosecco at Bottega.

Early morning flight? Pick up a strong coffee and a hearty breakfast in the departure lounge at Costa Coffee or Pret to give you energy for the day ahead.

For a little extra treat why not book yourself into a lounge? Check out our range of options here.