Urgent travel warning as Scots airport introduces major change to parking

PASSENGERS are being warned that a Scots airport is set to introduce a major change to parking.

Pick-up and drop-off charges are set to increase at Edinburgh Airport as part of a £1.6m redevelopment.

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From Monday, July 17, the cost of using the facility will be £5 – an increase of £1 on the current price.

Discounts of 50% for local residents and electric vehicle users will remain in place, with the free pick-up and drop-off area also being retained to provide choice for passengers.

Anyone wishing to use this zone can stop for 30 minutes free of charge.

The airport says the fee will help to increase the passenger experience with new routes, destinations and airlines.

The area is being completely redesigned to include a one-way system spread across four different lanes.

Designated walkways and crossings will also be introduced for passengers going to or from the terminal.

The pick-up and drop-off zone will fully reopen tomorrow.

Gail Taylor, director of Retail and Property at Edinburgh Airport, said: “These improvement works are the most significant we’ve undertaken since the pandemic, marking an important step in our recovery as we invest in a host of areas to create the best passenger experience.

“The transformation of this zone will lead to a brighter, safer and more user-friendly area which will benefit passengers.

“Works have been carefully planned to take place out with peak periods and although it will mean there are some temporary changes, we hope passengers agree with the improvements we’re making and we thank them for their patience.”

We recently told how Edinburgh Airport recently revealed an exciting new route for passengers flying from Scotland.

Hainan Airlines have planned a new route from the capital to Beijing.

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