Scottish airport to trial 'free parking' as part of luggage changes
Posted: Tue May 07, 2024 1:17 pm
I wonder if GLA has similar plans https://www.thenational.scot/news/24302 ... t-luggage/
EDINBURGH Airport is to allow some passengers to park for free this summer as part of a bid to help them beat the rush at check-in on the morning of their flight.
Those who have already booked for a morning flight in addition to purchasing a car parking space at the airport will be able to park in the one-hour zone for free to drop off bags the night before their flight.
It is hoped the trial, which started on May 1, will encourage more passengers to use the airport’s “twilight bag drop service” – which management say proved very popular last year.
As it stands, four airlines permit passengers to drop off up to six bags the night before their morning flight, allowing them to beat the morning rush and head straight to security.
Chief operating officer at Edinburgh Airport Adam Wilson commented: “The twilight service was very popular last summer, so much so that it continued into the winter months, so we know there is a demand for the service and that passengers like to use it where possible.
“We’ve worked with airlines to extend days and hours of operation where possible, and we hope that benefits passengers who have that early morning flight and want to head straight to security on the morning of their flight.”
He continued: “We’re also trialling free twilight parking for customers with official Edinburgh Airport car park bookings to encourage more people to use the service.
“That will be kept under constant evaluation to judge the effectiveness of it and to determine the next steps for the twilight bag drop service.”
The airlines which currently offer the service include Ryanair, British Airways, Jet2 and easyJet with drop off times varying depending on the airline.
Customers wishing to use the twilight bag drop must have completed check in and have a boarding pass.
The Edinburgh Airport website states: “The lead booker must be present when bags are being dropped off, and while they can drop off up to six bags on behalf of others they are travelling with, it’s important to note they’ll need to bring everyone’s passports and boarding passes with them.”
Anyone seeking further information should contact their airline directly.