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Manchester Airport recently announced it would be changing the way people leave its car parks and today (March 26), this change has come into effect. The change means people using the Drop-off and Pick-up zones at the airport can “streamline” the process. People who drop off or pick up their loved ones at the airport will no longer need to stop at a barrier to leave the parking zones.
It says the change “will significantly reduce waiting times, improve traffic flow, and enhance the overall passenger experience at Manchester Airport .” Starting Wednesday 26 March 2025 we are introducing a new barrierless system at the Drop-off and Pick-up Zones, going live one terminal at a time. What does this mean for you? ✅ Drive straight through without stopping at barriers.
✅ Pay remotely after your visit online or by...
pic.twitter.com/FUWY3DaPpG — Manchester Airport (@manairport) March 17, 2025 Manchester Airport introduces new barrierless parking By removing the existing barriers, drivers will pass through more smoothly without the need to stop as they exit, helping reduce congestion and improving traffic flow.
How will the new system work? The new technology will be managed through an automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) system like that already in use at some other UK airports and familiar settings like bridges and tunnels. Those using the Drop-off and Pick-up zones will need to pay remotely either online or by phone for their parking by midnight the next day to avoid an additional charge. There will be no change to the existing charges.
Do I need travel insurance? There will be prominent signs in and around the forecourt areas to remind drivers of the new system once it is introduced. Frequent users, including taxi drivers, will be able to set up an auto-pay account for future visits. Recommended reading: Manchester Airport walks passengers through Terminal 2 amid transformation All the destinations you can fly to from Manchester Airport in 2025 Manchester Airport issues check-in guide for all passengers to follow Sue West, Manchester Airport’s Landside Operations Director, said: “Here at Manchester Airport we’re always looking for ways to make our passengers’ lives easier.
“By removing barriers in our drop-off and pick-up zones it will speed up the process and make it feel seamless. “The barrierless system will be implemented across the various drop-off and pick-up areas around the airport in a phased approach over the last weeks of March and the start of April – exact dates will be communicated in the coming weeks.”.
