Disabled / Special Needs Airport Parking
If you are you an orange/blue badge holder or have special needs that may require wheelchair access and are looking for airport parking, then hopefully this short guide will help to explain what options are available.
It explains how you can go about ensuring you have a comfortable and hassle free journey to the airport.
When planning a trip or holiday which involves air travel you need to be assured the whole journey is accessible before you set out as encountering an issue at any stage of the journey could ruin the whole experience.
If you are a disabled traveller or require wheelchair access it is worth taking the time to plan your travel arrangements before you set out so you can enjoy your entire trip making the journey a pleasurable one.
Wheelchair assistance is provided by most airports and airlines, although arrangements should be requested at the time of booking your flight or holiday and confirmed at least 24 hours prior to your flight.
Short Stay Airport Parking
Blue/orange badge parking is clearly marked and usually available in all short stay car parks located close to terminal access routes.
There are help points which are located near these designated spaces and assistance is available to those with special needs.
Wheelchair push/provision and help with your baggage can be provided if necessary; simply lift the telephone to request assistance.
If you want to park in designated Disabled spaces but need to take your badge on holiday with you, you will be required to show your badge to the car park operator. You can do this by using the telephone to contact the operator.
Many of the airport car parks have a general height limit of two metres, but in many cases there are alternative parking spaces available if needed.
Please pay for car parking at the customer service kiosk or the automatic payment machine before returning to your car.
If you have any difficulties reaching the ticket/payment slot, press the help button.
Long Stay Airport Parking
On airport parking spaces for disabled customers are usually located by the courtesy transfer bus stops. The transfer buses mostly have low access floors with wheelchair spaces. Transfers usually run every 10 minutes between busy periods at the airports and then outside these hours the services will run on request.
Please allow plenty of time to get from the car park to the airport prior to your check-in times. During peak periods, the transfers may take longer than usual.
It is best to pre-book Disabled spaces on a Long Stay car park not only to get the best deals but to ensure the possibility of parking in a designated parking bay.
Long Stay is usually a cheap airport parking solution in comparison to that of the Short Stay option.
Meet and Greet Airport Parking
Meet and Greet Airport Parking is the modern alternative to standard airport parking park and transfer.
You simply head directly towards the departure terminal where a qualified member of staff will meet you and check the vehicle then help you unload your suitcases before transferring your car to a secure parking compound or on airport car park depending on the service. This leaves you free to head straight to the terminal.
On your return to the airport, simply give the Meet and Greet company a quick call on the number provided and your car will be delivered back to you at the terminal.
Meet and Greet is an ideal service for business travellers working to a tight time schedule or if you require convenience due to travelling with children as well as for disabled travellers.
A Meet & Greet service is not only the ultimate in convenience but its good value for money and above all you rest be assured of a professional, secure and safe service.
