gatwick airport disabled facilities
Gatwick airport meets the EU standard for mobility assistance to disabled persons. It has specially designated parking, embarkation and disembarkation assistance and induction loop systems for hearing assistance.
Parking: Disabled passengers can park for up to xxx hours in spaces in the short-term car park.
To call for further assistance, disabled passengers can xxx.
Baggage and check-in: Assistance with baggage and checking-in is available by contacting the airport information desk prior to arrival (+44 (0)870 000 2468)
Getting around the airport: There are lifts throughout the airport and wheelchairs are available on request. There are disabled toilets throughout the airport, as well as in the multi-storey car park. Wheelchair push and help with baggage are also provided on request.
Hearing: Information for passengers with special needs is available
There is also an induction loop system at the airport to amplify announcements for passengers wearing hearing aids.
Staff who can use sign language are employed at the airport.
Pre book assistance: Passengers requiring assistance should inform the relevant airline before travelling.
Travel-Care (tel: (0)1293 504 283) provides advice to anyone who needs assistance and is located in The Village, in the South Terminal.
Airport information: +44 (0)870 000 2468
Taxi: Black cabs provide a 24 hour service from an official rank outside each of the airport passenger terminals. These taxies carry up to five people with luggage, and are built to take wheelchairs (tel: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx).
