I’m sure at this stage that everyone is aware of the perils of drinking and driving but according to recent research by the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) texting and driving is just as dangerous.
According to their report, young drivers are the worst offenders. The research puts texting and driving right up there with being under the influence of drugs and alcohol in the danger stakes.
The RAC carried out a report which showed that 48% of drivers between 18 and 24 used their phone for text messages while driving despite the stringent laws against it. In studies held on drivers between 17 and 24 it was found that the possibility of accidents were greatly improved while texting.
Remember to follow all safety procedures if you chose to rent a Cork Airport car hire.
It can be quite confusing booking car hire on line at times. This is why we have done our utmost to make our booking engine as user friendly as possible. Here are some things to think about when hiring a car:
Book Ahead: This is vital if you want to hire a car in peak periods such as the summer time or bank holidays. The same principles apply with airlines, the quicker you book the better the deal. Also you will have a much wider variety of Cork Airport car hire vehicles to choose from if you book early.
Conditions of rental: Almost all car hire companies have age restrictions, be it minimum or maximum. The rules vary from country to country. You may also need a drivers permit for certain countries if you have a non-roman alphabet license. Try to have a recognized credit card such as mastercard, visa, American express etc to avoid any payment problems.
Know what’s included: Vehicle damage cover and Vehicle theft cover are normally included in every car hire quote (they are included in your Cork Airport car hire quote). If they are not you should be very wary as you will incur the full cost of any damages.
Extras: Additional drivers, baby seats etc. Know how much you are expected to pay for any extra items at your Cork Airport car hire pick up point
Car Type: How much luggage do you have? How many passengers? You don’t want to turn up at the car hire desk and find your hire car is too small for your needs.
From the 28th October 2008, Aer Arann will operate a new route from Cork Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
Fergal Barry of Aer Arann expressed delight at the announcement of the new route. He assured customers that they can expect the same quality service that was currently offered by Aer Arann on all Cork Airport routes.
The Aviation manager at Cork Airport Kevin Cullinane said that he believed the new route was excellent news for Cork Airport. He went on to say - This is wonderful news for Cork Airport as we are very much aware of the importance of making sure that Munster continues to enjoy superb connectivity to a vital business and tourist location
Aer Arann currently operates a successful Cork Airport to Edinburgh route.
Across the water, Mark Rodwell of Prestwick Airport echoed the sentiments of Cullinane offering praise for the current Aer Arann Donegal service and pointing out the long standing popularity of Scottish – Irish routes.
He went on to say - Cork is an excellent city break location with lots of great shopping and an exciting nightlife on offer, It is also well worth exploring outside the city where you will discover some of Ireland’s most breathtaking scenery.
Get a quote now for low cost Cork Airport car hire.
Cost Comparison websites are everywhere these days especially when it comes to travel. There are lots of comparison sites for hotels, hostels, flights, travel insurance and many more travel options so why should car hire be any different.
We have agreements with all the car hire operators at Cork Airport. Through this arrangement we are able to offer a wide range of rentals cars at the most competitive prices around.
You don’t have to go from website to website comparing prices. We present all the options in our simple to use booking engine. We are a one stop shop for all your Cork Airport car hire needs.
The following companies operate car hire desks at Cork Airport
• Avis car hire Cork
• Budget car hire Cork
• Hertz car hire Cork
• 353 car hire Cork
• National/Alamo car hire Cork
Filed Under (poland to cork) by admin on 29-09-2008
Wizz Air has announced new routes from Poznan to Cork Airport and Rome’s Fiumicino Airport. The Cork route is expected to start on December 19th and will operate twice weekly.
Wizz Air already have many European routes including Dortmund, Luton, Glasgow and Doncaster and plan to expand further into European markets.
A service to Milan, Italy is planned for January. Recent surveys in Poland have shown a demand for flights from Poland to holiday destinations. Fulltime workers account for most of the passengers on routes between Poland and Ireland.
The Airline also recently announced a new route from Cluj in Romania to Paris (Beauvais)
Filed Under (cork airport) by admin on 19-09-2008
Cork Airport had 3 million passengers go through its doors last year. Its still lags a long way behind Dublin Airport numbers (23 million), however traffic has increased considerably since 2006 mainly due to the introduction of low fare routes.
You can fly from Cork Airport to 17 different airports. Some routes such as Manchester even have competing airlines flying from Cork. Between Ryanair and Aer Lingus there are 55 flights to London a week.
Last year at Cork Airport, the busiest routes were
• Heathrow
• Stansted
• Birmingham
• Gatwick
• Liverpool
Irish Airlines account for the bulk of flights at Cork Airport. Aer Arann has become a major player in recent years. Polish Airline Wizz Air does a lot of business with flights from Cork to Katowice, Gdansk and Warsaw.
Aer Lingus offers many routes from Cork to Europe including Malaga, Berlin and Prague.
If you need a hire car, check out our Cork Airport Car Hire service
Filed Under (cork airport) by admin on 12-09-2008
Rainfall in July was heavier than normal in Ireland leading to nationwide flooding. Cork was heavily affected with the highest recorded rainfall. It was officially the worst rainfall at Cork Airport since 1975.
Perhaps it was best to have spent July in the west with Shannon Airport having the hottest day of the month at 25.3 degrees on the 24th of July. Ireland tourist board officials insisted that the wet summer was normal for an Irish climate; however the bad weather took a heavy toll on the country’s tourism.
Of course rain will always interfere with plans in Ireland but people know that and they need to work around it. Perhaps instead of complaining, the wet summer should be something to be embraced? Believe it or not but some American tourists found the weather soothing as it gave them a break from the heat at home.
Filed Under (cork airport) by admin on 08-09-2008
Power outage in the terminal area of Cork Airport caused operation and flight delays earlier this week. The power outage came at 9.30am on August 6th and all electronic systems were down. Airport personnel had no choice but to check passengers and bags manually. A representative from the airport’s management explained that the manual operation had led to the delays.
The outage was within the operation’s management system and it affected air conditioning and power. However, runway lights, navigation tower, and radar were working just fine. Airport management had been doing their best but the operation was obviously slower. However, it was not known what had caused the outage.
Power was restored in the evening time, but management continued to study the situation. Passengers complained of being unable buy food or water since electronic vending machines were not working. Shops and restaurants were also closed. Despite the inconvenience, airport management thanked the staff and the passengers for their patience, understanding, and co-operation.
Filed Under (cork airport) by admin on 02-09-2008
It was unacceptable for 156 passengers who boarded the charter Flight FPO 926 of Budget Travel bound from Spain to Cork yesterday when the flight was delayed for eight hours. The plane then made an emergency landing in Paris due to technical problems. The passengers, who holidayed in a Spanish resort in Salou, arrived at Cork shortly after 5pm August 19th – a day after the supposed schedule.
The flight was to take off from Reus at 2.30pm, Monday, but because of technical difficulties, flight FPO 926 departed after 10pm. After take off, passengers were informed that the captain decided to land the plane to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris and a full-scale emergency was declared.
It was horrifying as kids were crying and people were terrified. There were people who were without money and low on medication. Nobody from Budget travel was there to help. Many said that they have decided to make formal lawsuit to Budget Travel. Budget Travel, However, apologized for what had happened and insisted that safety had to come first.
Cork is the 2nd largest city in the Republic of Ireland. Proud locals often refer to the city as the people’s republic of Cork. The River Lee flows through the heart of the city. The Irish name for Cork “corcaigh” is actually derived from this meaning “marshy place”.
Cork city is a wonderful, fun filled place – very easy to get around, it has everything you would hope to find in any city in Europe. Cork is renowned for the number of festivals it hosts every year. Festivals staged in Cork include the Jazz Festival, Film Festival, St. Patrick’s Festival and the World Book Festival. There are also many museums and galleries to visit within the city.
Don’t forget when you are in the Cork area to pay a visit to the world famous Blarney Stone. Rumour has it that one kiss of the stone will bestow the gift of the gab on that lucky person
If you are looking for a hassle free way to see the sites try Cork Airport Car Hire