EU Research Saving You Time At Busy Airports!
As airports are getting busier and busier, passenger queues are getting longer and longer. Meanwhile European researchers are on the hunt for innovative solutions to make air travel faster and more comfortable. One solution they have come up with is “PASSME”, a new Horizon 2020 EU funded research project, which aims to reduce air passenger […]
AA Employee gets Photobombed by a Giraffe
Have you ever been photobombed by a giraffe? The answer is probably no. Well, our own employee is one of the few (or possibly the only person) that can live to tell the tall tale. Lisa Kennedy, an employee here at the AA, was photobombed by a far from camera-shy giraffe while on holidays in […]
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The AA Roadwatch Guide to Glastonbury 2015
The hugely popular Glastonbury Festival takes place from Wednesday 24th until Sunday 28th June with around 175,000 expected to attend, including thousands of Irish people. With big names such as The Who, Kanye West, Foo Fighters, Paloma Faith and Hozier taking to the stage over the course of the weekend, it’s sure to be an […]
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Glastonbury Guide: Avoiding Festival Mishaps
When heading to a major festival such as Glastonbury, there is no such thing as being ‘too prepared’. Unfortunately, accidents and mishaps do happen. We want you to enjoy your time at Glastonbury as much as possible, so we’ve put together this quick guide of what to do if you find yourself in one of these tricky situations: […]
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Glastonbury Guide: What To Pack
If you’re planning your trip to Glastonbury, the best piece of advice would be to pack light. Can you live without a dozen pairs of colourful wellies? Probably. Do you really need 87 make-up products for a four-day event? Probably not. Remember that you’re going to have to carry your stuff a long way before […]
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Glastonbury Guide: Tips From An Experienced Atendee
Glastonbury is your opportunity to let your hair down, catch some of your favourite bands live and making new best friends at spontaneous raves. However, it’s always handy to have a head-start. Our expert, Colm Hewson, has made the trip to Glastonbury five times and has the following tips and tricks for those making the journey to Pilton. […]
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Glastonbury Guide: Getting There
More than one third of the 175, 000 people attending Glastonbury this year are expected to make the trip to Pilton via public transport. If you plan on doing the same, a wide range of public transport options are available to you from Bristol Airport to the festival. If you’re travelling to the festival site by car instead, there are a number of […]
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Adults rely on tech during travel with kids, says AA
Press Release: AA Travel Insurance has revealed that parents are using technology to make flights ‘easier’ when their kids are in tow, with 30% giving them a handheld tablet or iPad to avoid boredom or tantrums. A number of parents also admitted they relied on medication to get though a long-haul flight, with 10% saying […]
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The AA Roadwatch Guide to the Irish Open 2015
For the first time since 1939, the Irish Open returns to the Royal County Down golf course from Thursday 28th May to Sunday 31st May. Hosted by World Number One Rory McIlroy, the likes of Ernie Els, Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell, Darren Clarke, Sergio Garcia and Shane Lowry will be taking to the course. A […]
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Top AA Hotels to visit before the Irish Open
The Irish Open is set to tee off on 28th May with golfing pro Rory McIlroy to host the star-studded event in Co. Down. If you want to get into the swing of things (sorry) and perfect your chipping technique ahead of the big game, you should visit some of our AA accredited golfing hotels […]
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