Customs Holidays Air Sevices Heathrow is the main airport for arrivals to Britain, with Gatwick and Stansted handling arrivals from the continent and Scotland. London's airports are several miles outside of the city but linked by trains, buses and underground lines. British Airways and Virgin are two main carriers. Eurail is not valid in Britain. For trips from London to Scotland, or particularly long distances, flying can be a cheaper and quicker option.
Taxis are black and very cool, unfortunately very expensive.
ATM's are all over the city, and most hostels, restaurants and bars take credit cards. Telephones are located on almost every corner. The international dialing code for Britain is 44. Bathrooms, hygiene in general are American-standard. Try Indian curries and kabobs, Chinese take-outs, even Italian and Mexican food.