Little-known £2 trick to skip queues and relax in airport lounges before your summer holiday
HOLIDAYMAKERS are raving over a £2 travel trick that lets you dodge airport chaos and kick back in luxury lounges before jetting off this summer.
Savvy travellers have uncovered a budget-friendly hack that gives you VIP treatment without splashing the cash.
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Upgrade your holiday without splashing out with this rare airport lounge deal
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It has already been bought by more than 29,000 travellers
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Brits are snapping up a clever £2
The bargain voucher slashes up to 25% off lounge access for you and up to six mates at major UK airports - meaning you can ditch the noisy terminal for plush seats, free snacks and a cheeky pre-flight tipple.
It's one of the cheapest and easiest ways to add a touch of VIP to your getaway - no first-class ticket or fancy
This rare airport lounge deal is open to all travellers, making it a no-brainer upgrade for your summer hols.
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Lounges covered by the deal include top spots at Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham and 15 other UK airports - giving you access to free Wi-Fi, snacks, boozy bevvies, and a comfy seat away from the chaos.
The £2 voucher is valid until 19 September 2025 and can be used for groups of up to seven jet-setters, as long as you book ahead and check for availability.
The £2 airport lounge voucher has already been snapped up by over 29,000 savvy travellers - and it's not hard to see why.
Whether you're jetting off on a cheeky city break or going long-haul, it's a no-brainer upgrade that transforms your airport experience.
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Most lounges open around three hours before take-off, and stays may be timed - so if you're flying in peak summer months, get in quick to bag your slot and skip the departure lounge chaos.
Meanwhile, jetsetters have shared a travel hack to get
I camped in Dublin Airport to save on hotel fees - here's how it went
Airlines across the globe have been cutting their
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They wrote: "I ask to check my bag the minute I get to the gate, regardless of whether it's been requested.
"The gate agent almost always says yes, and I get to
Henry Harteveldt, the president of Atmosphere Research Group, described this is as a "well-known hack".
He even suggested asking for the bag to be checked at the last minute.
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This is because if it is loaded at the last moment, it has a better chance of being first off the plane and first on the
However, the hack isn't without its risks.
Passengers who haven't paid for a larger carry-on item may be
Additionally, gate staff may measure and weigh the
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One expert revealed a workaround to get a free checked bag
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