13 Jul 2015
News release 13 July 2015
Summer getaway is better with Heathrow Express
Heathrow Express, London's premier airport train transfer service, is boosting Heathrow's summer offering for leisure travellers with its duo saver, which saves couples £20 when travelling together on a return journey.
For couples travelling with children under 16 – who can now travel for free on Heathrow Express – this means that a return journey for a family between Heathrow and Paddington is just £50 if booked online at heathrowexpress.com/duo-saver.
Children can also eat for free in selected restaurants at Heathrow airport, which makes this the best ever summer for families travelling through Heathrow.
Fraser Brown, Director of Heathrow Express said: “We're preparing for a bumper summer season for leisure passengers here at Heathrow Express. We will welcome approximately 900,000 passengers on board over the peak months of July and August. We are always looking to improve our customer experience, and support Heathrow in providing the best airport service in the world.
“Our summer deal, which runs alongside our permanent kids go free policy and the airport's kids eat for free offer, means that Heathrow has never looked so family-friendly and competitive for that all important summer holiday.”
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Notes to editors:
Standard fares for Heathrow Express are £21.50 for a single per person and £35.00 return.
On Friday 27 March 2015, Heathrow Express made permanent its 'Kids go free' offer, which applies to children under 16 accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Book Heathrow Express by using the mobile app for a faster, easier and more convenient experience. Available for Apple and Android devices, you'll receive tickets direct to your mobile – quicker and simpler than ever. heathrowexpress.com/tickets-deals/smartphone-mobile
Heathrow Express achieved the overall satisfaction rate of 94% in the National Rail Passenger Survey, published by Consumer Focus in June.
Heathrow Express is a non-stop train service between Paddington station and Heathrow. With its electric trains taking 15 minutes, every 15 minutes, it is the fastest, most reliable and most sustainable way to travel to and from Britain's hub airport.
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Media contacts:
Sarah Johnson: Lotus UK + 44 207 953 7470: sarah@lotus-uk.co.uk
Bea Asprey: Heathrow Express + 44 7793 217 603: bea_asprey@heathrowexpress.com
