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.
Using your Blue Badge at airports in Scotland 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.
For the paid pickup and dropoff zone in the ground floor of the multi-storey use the intercom on exit to let airport staff know you have a Blue Badge. Several members of the Daily Record Money Saving Scotland Facebook group have confirmed they just needed to scan their Blue Badge when leaving the zone.
A Blue Badge holder travelling either as a driver or a passenger can park for free in disabled parking bays and may also be exempt from other parking restrictions. Latest Blue Badge News If you are turned down Your local council should tell you why you’re not eligible. You can ask them to reconsider their decision if you think they haven’t taken into account some important information.
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