London City Airport Goes Biometric
London City Airport is introducing biometric check-in and shared self-service technology with Amadeus, while Ryanair tightens its baggage drop-off deadline to 60 minutes from 10 November 2026.
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Whether you are travelling for business, welcoming an important client or simply prefer a higher standard of vehicle for your journey, London Airport Transfer offers a selection of executive and luxury vehicles to suit different requirements.
Our Executive category offers a comfortable and professional upgrade from our standard vehicles and is ideal for airport transfers, corporate travel and business journeys.
Typical vehicles include the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar.
A popular choice for business travellers and passengers looking for additional comfort without requiring a full luxury vehicle.
For passengers looking for our highest level of saloon-car comfort, our Premium Executive category includes vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series or similar.
Ideal for VIP passengers, senior executives, special occasions and clients who prefer a more luxurious and refined journey.
For groups requiring additional passenger and luggage space without compromising on comfort, our Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar provides executive travel for up to 6 passengers with 6 pieces of luggage.
An excellent choice for families, business groups, airport transfers and corporate travel.
Our Mercedes-Benz V-Class Extra Long or similar combines executive comfort with additional passenger and luggage capacity.
Suitable for groups of up to 7 passengers with 7 pieces of luggage, making it particularly convenient for airport, cruise-port and long-distance transfers.
For passengers who prefer the space, comfort and commanding presence of a luxury SUV, our Executive SUV category includes vehicles such as the Range Rover Long Wheelbase or similar.
Ideal for executive travel, VIP transfers, special occasions and passengers requiring a spacious premium vehicle.
All executive journeys are pre-booked with a fixed fare, so the price of your transfer is confirmed in advance.
Airport passengers can also select our Meet & Greet service, where the driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a passenger name board and assists with your luggage.
From an early-morning airport transfer to an important corporate journey or a long-distance trip across the UK, our Executive & Premium Transfer Service provides a comfortable and professional way to travel.
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