Travel tips & guidesby Michael Sorsky

Practical advice from Michael Sorsky for every stage of your UK airport journey

Security queues: what to expect

How to prepare for airport security in the UK: liquids rules, hand luggage tips, body scanners, and how to get through the queue quickly.

Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line, and Piccadilly line compared on cost, speed, and convenience.

When to check in, how to choose your seat, boarding passes, and what to do if something goes wrong.

Assistance services, priority lanes, sunflower lanyards, and facilities for passengers with reduced mobility or hidden disabilities.

Hand luggage sizes, hold baggage fees, weight limits, and how to avoid excess charges.

How to access airport lounges, which cards and memberships get you in, and whether they are worth the cost.

What qualifies after Brexit, alcohol and tobacco limits, and where the genuine savings are.

Your legal rights to compensation, care, and refunds under UK261 regulations.

Why airport bureaux de change rarely offer the best rates, and which travel cards and alternatives save you the most.

Browse our guides to every major UK airport — terminals, transport, parking, and more.