VIP Travel Services Take Flight: Introducing A&K Airport Concierge

LONDON, Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A&K Airport Concierge is the new one-stop, first-class global service that officially launched online this fall to the delight of business and leisure travelers alike. From airport to hotel or city center, Airport Concierge provides a variety of airport meet & greet services to take the hassle and stress away from travelling with just a few clicks on www.akairportconcierge.com.

Calling on Abercrombie & Kent’s nearly 50 years of worldwide travel experience and deep-rooted connections in every destination, A&K’s Airport Concierge has the expertise and on-the-ground representatives in more than 200 airports globally. Whether seamlessly transferring through customs en route to a business meeting, peace of mind with family travel, or gaining access to exclusive airport lounges, A&K Airport Concierge has a service for every travel need. Stuart Nassos, chief e-commerce officer for Abercrombie & Kent said, "We want to ensure the experience at the airport doesn't ruin a lovely holiday or important business trip. By providing travelers with a knowledgeable airside representative to meet them at the aircraft upon arrival and guide them quickly through customs and immigration, baggage claim and terminals, our new Airport Concierge eliminates the hassle usually associated with airport travel."

A&K Airport Concierge services are ideal for business travelers (VIPs, executives, meetings and incentive groups), leisure travelers (unaccompanied minors, families, elderly travelers), travelers with long layovers, oversized or excess luggage, or tight flight connections. In addition, A&K Airport Concierge provides departure assistance, whisking travelers through check-in and security to get them onto their flights quickly and effortlessly. "Gone are the days of lengthy security lines, checking arrival/departure boards or following directions in a foreign language," said Stuart Nassos. "With A&K Airport Concierge, you'll be relaxing in the airport lounge or on your flight in no time."

Services include:

• Airside assistance for arrivals/departures: meet & greet from plane, transfers from airport to hotel; check-in assistance; luggage/porterage assistance
• Luxe lounge layovers: access to all lounge facilities (regardless of which ticket class); Wi-Fi, refreshments, reading materials and more
• City tours: available in many cities; meet & greet with short, driver-guided city highlights tour; local advice on where to go, eat, cultural etiquette, and more
• Chauffeured drivers: English-speaking, meet & greet pick up from hotel/meeting to airport or airport to hotel/meeting

Individual Service Prices*

• Airside meet & greet from $200 per service for up to 4 people
• Airport lounge access from $30 per person
• Elite chauffeur-driven transfers from $53 per vehicle
• City orientation tours from $36 per person

A&K Airport Concierge VIP packages start from $284 for up to four people and are available for single independent travelers or for groups in more than 200 of the world's largest airports. To celebrate the launch, all enquiries made to A&K Airport Concierge during November and December 2011 will be entered into a prize draw to win an Apple iPad®. Five runners up will receive the latest iPod nano®. Full terms and conditions are available at www.akairportconcierge.com/airport-concierge-competition.cfm; iPad® and iPod nano® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

*Pricing is subject to change and may differ depending on the number of people traveling, the airport location and the type of services requested.

For booking inquiries or more information call 888-671-5368 or visit www.akairportconcierge.com  

SOURCE Abercrombie & Kent Airport Concierge