Manchester Airport announces key update for holidaymakers parking up cars before getaways

Manchester Airport has signed up to a new initiate designed to give holidaymakers parking up cars ahead of getaways greater peace of mind. Announcing the news, airport bosses said 'rogue' traders in the car parking industry have long caused misery for passengers, as well as landowners.

The International Parking Community (IPC) - a leading trade association dedicated to promoting best practices and high standards within the private parking sector - has launched its Accredited Airport Parking Provider (AAPP) scheme.

Manchester Airport said today it has become the first UK airport to adopt the scheme, saying it was 'leading the charge in combatting unethical practices and providing its passengers with greater security and peace of mind'.

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Rogue traders who advertise plots of land for parking and charge fees without offering vehicle security, added airport bosses, have 'tarnished the reputation of airport parking', a spokesman said.

A rogue meet and greet car park near the airport was shut down after a police crackdown last year. Two sites in Styal, Cheshire, were targeted in an operation after complaints from holidaymakers who found so-called firms online, giving the impression they were booking with professional, secure parking linked to the airport, police said.

The new scheme introduces a framework designed to safeguard motorists from fraud. Key benefits include:

The airport said the rise of rogue traders within airport meet & greet and park & ride services has resulted in 'significant financial and safety risks for travellers'.

A spokesperson said: "These fraudulent operators exploit unsuspecting motorists, often leaving them with damaged vehicles or hefty fees. The IPC, through the AAPP scheme, is