Passengers travelling from London Gatwick Airport this summer can experience the future of hassle-free airport parking with the launch of a unique robotic parking service – the first of its kind at a UK airport.
Putting an end to parking stress, the new system – delivered in partnership with Stanley Robotics – allows passengers to simply drive into a dedicated private drop-off cabin, step out of their car and let high-tech robots take care of the rest.
And here’s the best bit: there’s no need to hand over your keys.
Located in the South Terminal, the service is designed to get passengers from car to check-in in no time, meaning more time to relax and get into holiday mode.
Passengers can walk to the terminal from the robotic parking facility or hop on the free shuttle bus, providing great choice depending on passenger need.
Using the service is simple. Drive into a parking cabin, scan your booking, park your car inside and walk away with your keys in your pocket.
The robots then carefully lift the car by its tyres and park it in a secure space. You’ll provide your return flight details so when you get back, your car will be waiting for you in a cabin, ready to go.
The new service is part of London Gatwick’s continued investment in making travelling easier and more enjoyable, cutting out the time spent searching for a space and making parking easy.
Oli Bedford, head of airport access, marketing and commercial products at London Gatwick, said: “This is a real game-changer for our passengers. It’s quick, easy and completely hassle-free – and you even get to keep your keys, giving extra peace of mind while you’re enjoying your holiday.”
Clément Boussard, CEO of Stanley Robotics, said: “We are thrilled to partner with London Gatwick, a global leader in aviation, to deploy our solution and address their critical parking capacity challenges as they prepare for significant growth.
“This project marks a major milestone for Stanley Robotics in the UK, and we are proud to bring our innovative technology to one of the world’s most forward-thinking airports.”
The service will go on sale in the coming weeks, with the first passengers able to experience robotic
parking this August.
