Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, airport security is a fact of life. You’d probably rather not deal with it, but it doesn’t have to be an unpleasant experience. The key is to know the rules and be prepared before you get there. Follow these guidelines for a stress-free screening experience the next time you take to the skies.

Anyone who has visited an airport in the past few years knows that airport security, though a necessity, can be a huge hassle. Long lines, pat downs, and even the occasional full luggage search can break down even the most stalwart of travelers and sometimes even results in missed flights. While you may not be able to do a thing about long lines or random security checks, there are ways you can make airport security a little less painful for yourself and speed up the process as much as possible so that you can get through and back on your way to your next exciting (or perhaps not so exciting) destination.

Taking children on a plane could be the most hectic part of your entire vacation. Managing snack time, keeping them quiet, taking trips back and forth to the bathroom, and conquering the ear-popping phenomenon are just some of the struggles you’ll have to deal with. Keeping your kids entertained, though, will be a no-brainer with these fun games and activities that are also airplane appropriate.

Layout of Luton Town Centre

FULL closures to the M1 in both directions between M1 Junction 8 and Junction 9 on the following dates that will affect travel to/from London Luton Airport

Frequent flyers to and from Luton Airport will be boosted by the news that a new Hilton Garden Inn is being built on a nearby business park.

The Luton Swallow is a modern hotel situated in the outskirts of Luton, two and a half miles from the city centre and five miles from Luton Airport.

NatWest has teamed up with travel company ebookers and low-cost airline easyJet to launch a new travel reward programme for its credit cards. The YourPoints programme will replace the bank’s 19-year old relationship with Airmiles from June.

Renting a vehicle doesn’t have to be as expensive as you’d imagine and sometimes you can a great deal, especially online.

By following some of these simple tips you should be able to save a lot of money on your next car or van hire.

Hotel St Lawrence is a small, independent hotel owned by the St Lawrence family. It fizzes with style, informality and warmth. What is immediately apparent - as you step inside - is that this is a labour of love from people who live and breathe hotels. The Hotel is in the Town Centre, about two and a half miles from the airport.