East Midlands Airport now charges £8 for ten minutes, and airport drop-off fees are back in the national news. What East Midlands, Birmingham and Manchester charge, where the free options are, and how to plan a departure.

Birmingham New Street closes for five days and Paddington to Heathrow rail services change from 27 December. What has been announced, who it affects, and how to plan a Christmas flight from the East Midlands.

Flexjet has opened its first dedicated European terminal at Farnborough. What it changes for private passengers, and how to plan the chauffeur journey either side of the aircraft.

What Is the Best Way to Get from the East Midlands to Birmingham Airport? The best way to get from the East Midlands to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is a pre-booked executive chauffeur transfer with a fixed fare, a professional driver, and flight tracking included. The journey from Derby, Nottingham, or Leicester to BHX takes approximately 55 to 75 minutes depending on departure point and time of day. A chauffeur transfer removes every variable — parking costs, terminal navigatio