The empty seat beside me on that Gatwick-bound flight seemed to yawn with judgement. Who travels alone? I’d wondered, fidgeting with my boarding pass.

We’ve all been there: you return from a trip, exhausted but relieved, only to find your cheap airport parking experience has gone sideways.

Let me tell you a story. Last year, I booked a last-minute trip to New York. Flights? Sky-high. Hotels? Even worse. But by sheer luck, I stumbled on a package deal that bundled everything – including Manchester Airport parking – and saved £200.