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seawolf
Jun 21, 99, 3:18 pm
Monday June 21, 12:48 pm Eastern Time

Company Press Release

SOURCE: Rail Europe

Heathrow Express Opens World's Largest City Center Luggage Check-In Facility

HARRISON, N.Y., June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Now travelers using the Heathrow Express high-speed rail service to Heathrow can get off to a flying start in central London, with the launch of full luggage check-in facilities on June 23, 1999. From this date forward more than 20 airlines will be represented at the new Paddington Station luggage check-in facility, making it the world's largest city center service of this type. Customers will be able to check in for their flights at any of 27 airline desks, including British Airways, United Airlines, Lufthansa and British Midland.

Travelers will be able to check in luggage and collect their boarding cards at Paddington Station any time during the day of their travel up to two hours prior to flight time (one hour for carry-on luggage only). With their boarding cards and seat numbers issued in central London, customers can sit back and relax on Heathrow Express, go directly to the departures lounge at the airport and shop or dine.

Luggage-less in London

Those leaving their London hotels early on departure day can check in with their airline early, enabling them to enjoy a baggage-free final day in London, until the time when they are ready to head to Heathrow on Heathrow Express.

Check-in facilities are open from 5AM to 9PM daily (opening times may vary by airline).

Heathrow Express is a non-stop rail service that runs between the world's leading airport and central London in just 15 minutes, every 15 minutes. Customers can purchase tickets at Heathrow, Paddington Station, on board the trains or prior to departure for the U.K. through Rail Europe, leading North American supplier of European travel products. BritRail pass holders ride Heathrow Express free. For more information or to purchase tickets call Rail Europe at 888-382-7245 in the U.S., 800-361-7245 in Canada, or consult the company's Web site at http://www.raileurope.com .

SOURCE: Rail EuropeHeathrow Express Opens World's Largest City Center Luggage Check-In Facility

Catman
Jun 21, 99, 5:13 pm
Thanks for the great article Seawolf.

This is making a great service that I highly recommend even better!!!



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MEOW! MEOW! MEOW!!!

doc
Jun 21, 99, 6:41 pm
Sounds good! Thanks!

james
Jun 22, 99, 9:14 am
This is fantastic news. I live to the west of London, about 40 minutes from Paddington by train. Being able to get the train, check in at Paddington and move on to Heathrow will be so convenient. And you are right Catman, the Heathrow Express train service really is excellent.

The worst part about Heathrow is Terminal 3 (Most intercontinental flights except BA). it is old, dirty and crowded. Being able to avoid it will be great! often I will fly from Gatwick (south of London) just to avoid the problems of Heathrow - this is a big step to redressing the balance.

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James