Blue Badge holders can save money on drop off and pick up charges. Nearly three million people in the UK, including more than 235,700 in Scotland, may not be aware of a free parking scheme available at most airports across Great Britain, including four north of the border. Blue Badge holders can save up to £11 on pick-up and drop-off charges simply by using a dedicated service that typically involves registering the vehicle number plate and estimated time of arrival beforehand.
This means if you are a Blue Badge holder being dropped off or picked up by friends, family, or taxi at Glasgow, Prestwick, Edinburgh or Aberdeen airport you are exempt from drop-off charges - as long as you register for the service in advance. It's important to be aware that this service typically involves using the short stay car park and not the designated drop-off points - check with your airport before setting off. It’s a simple service to use and for some airports it just involves pressing the intercom or calling a number to let staff know you have arrived, or are leaving.
It’s a handy money-saving hack, especially when you could save up to £11 on a round trip. For full details on how to use the Special Assistance service at any of Scotland’s airports, visit their website. The Motability website has details on general parking information at airports, which includes all London airports, Manchester, Belfast, Cardiff and Glasgow - find out more here.
The standard drop-off and pick-up charge .
