Manchester Airport Revamps Pick Up Drop Off Zones for Smoother Journeys

The airport is getting a new system for cars. It will make things easier for drivers and passengers. The new system will remove the barriers; this helps traffic flow better and reduces slowdowns.

Drivers won’t have to stop to exit because the airport will use number plate recognition. This new tech starts in late March 2025. Cameras will read license plates automatically, recording who uses pick-up or drop-off zones.

People pay after leaving, instead of at a barrier. You have until midnight the next day to pay online or by phone. Current charges will stay the same, and you won’t pay when leaving the zone.

The airport wants to improve your experience. Removing barriers speeds up the process. The new system rolls out in phases in late March and early April.

Exact dates are coming soon, and regular users can set up automatic payments later. Details about auto-pay are coming, and the airport will post clear signs around the zones to remind drivers about the new system. It will be easy to remember!