One of the busiest airports in the UK is the first to introduce robotic parking for passengers meaning drivers will be able to leave their car near a terminal and head away with their keys
The new change will make the parking process at Gatwick easier (Image: Getty Images)
Gatwick Airport is set to launch a brand new parking service that will make the airport experience smoother for drivers.
The airport will be the first in the UK to introduce a robotic parking service.
The service is expected to begin from next month. Passengers will drop off their cars into dedicated garages in the airport’s South Terminal.
Then, they can head to catch their flights whilst keeping their car keys with them. Robots will then lift the cars by the tyres and move them to secure parking spots.
The process aims to make the parking process quicker for holiday goers.
The parking service, being offered with Stanley Robotics, is expected to work for around 95% of car models – but drivers with “unusual dimensions or features” should check beforehand.
Oli Bedford, Gatwick’s head of airport access, described it as a “real game-changer”, adding: “It’s quick, easy and completely hassle-free.”
While on holiday passengers will be able to keep their keys on them at all times.
On return, travellers cars will be ready and waiting for them to collect.
The drop off points will only be a short walk or bus ride away from the terminal.