{"id":28294,"date":"2017-12-11T13:48:31","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T13:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=28294"},"modified":"2017-12-11T13:48:31","modified_gmt":"2017-12-11T13:48:31","slug":"app-app-away-london-gatwick-launches-new-app-flight-info-maps-shopping-deals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/app-app-away-london-gatwick-launches-new-app-flight-info-maps-shopping-deals\/","title":{"rendered":"App, App and Away – London Gatwick launches new app with flight info, maps and shopping deals"},"content":{"rendered":"

London Gatwick airport’s new app \u2013 one of several passenger-facing digital innovations coming on stream soon – offers passengers personalised flight alerts, real-time queue updates for check-in and security, intuitive navigation using beacon technology and shopping, restaurant and airport offers.<\/p>\n

The new app means that holidaymakers and business travellers can enjoy a more seamless experience when travelling through Gatwick as it boasts a range of features including:<\/p>\n

– Personalised flight information \u2013 real-time updates onflight status and gate information straight to your mobile
\n– Real-time queue updates \u2013 for check-in and security to plan your time at the airport
\n– Intuitive maps – guiding passengers through the airport using 2,000 navigation beacons located throughout terminal buildings
\n– Shopping and eating offers \u2013 specific to your terminal and instantly redeemable from your phone (we will be road-testing this soon!!)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The free app is a one-stop shop for all things Gatwick with benefits extending beyond use in the terminal buildings, including:<\/p>\n

– Real-time road and rail travel information
\n– Ability to book Official Gatwick Parking, Premium Security or Premium Passport Control
\n– A handy \u2018Where\u2019s my car?\u2019 feature so those using Gatwick\u2019s on-site car parks can easily store their parking location for a hassle-free return journey
\n– \u2018Which Terminal\u2019 to get you to the right location for your flight
\n– Passenger pick-up and drop-off information, ideal for those meeting friends and family on an inbound flight<\/p>\n

Information on services across the airport including baby changing, charging points, hotels and lounges<\/p>\n

Easy access to information for passengers requiring special assistance services or those with hidden disabilities<\/p>\n

The app is available to download now from both the Apple App Store and Google Play.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Guy Stephenson, Chief Commercial Officer, Gatwick Airport, said: \u201cAirports can be confusing spaces and Gatwick\u2019s new app is designed to help our passengers make the most of their time at the airport.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe we have improved on the best airport apps in the market, with the combination of personalised flight information, live queue times and our new beacon technology which helps people navigate seamlessly through the airport.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cathal Corcoran, Chief Information Officer, Gatwick Airport, said: \u201cOur new app is just one of many exciting digital initiatives that our award-winning digital team is developing.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are transforming the way airport information is communicated and will soon connect passengers to intelligent chat bots using Facebook Messenger, Skype, and other popular apps. The airport\u2019s 2000 wayfinding beacons are also a world first and have the capability to enable augmented reality wayfinding for passengers, making it easier to navigate the airport\u2019s two terminal buildings.\u201d<\/p>\n

See more on the Gatwick airport website here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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