Can a parent walk me to the gate at Gatwick airport? ?

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Atchabahian.ry

No can do. Your Parent can only walk you to the Security section (mental detectors) and where your passport is checked.

Departure Lounge is Incorrect, this is where you wait to Board your flight once you have gone through departure checks.

Melissa

Actually, most airports do allow minors to be accompanied beyond security and to the gate by their parents. You should call Virgin Atlantic and ask them ahead of time, but you can even ask when you check in. They have a bit of discretion regarding gate passes, which will allow at least one parent to take you through security and to your gate.

Edited - again, there is discretion. They can certainly say no, but it is something they have the ability to do. My friend accompanied her 14-year-old through security and to the gate a few weeks ago. Several months ago, another friend was traveling alone with her 3 children, and they gave a gate pass to her husband so that he could help her get through security and to the gate. So they CAN do it, but they can also decline to do it. Doesn't hurt to ask. You're old enough that they might say no, but they will find someone to help you if you want. But it is possible that a parent could go with you.

John W

No, but it really will be simple, once you get in to the airport and past security. When you check in (with your parents) you will get a boarding pass (a piece of paper with your seat number for the plane on). This boarding pass will have a GATE NUMBER on it - and most likely the staff will circle it in pen to highlight it to you.

Just follow the hundreds of signs pointing you to that number.

It might be Gate Number 23 for example, that is ONE SIMPLE number, that's all you need to remember. There will be so many signs as to which way to go it really will be simple. Don't worry. If stuck, ask someone, even other passengers will probably help you.

And even if you do get lost, because you are now in the computer system (you checked in and got boarding pass) the plane will not leave without you. They will make PA announcements and call your name etc.

You'll be fine, really.

mw3sor

I'm afraid Melissa is wrong. A parent can only take you as far as security, they have to produce a boarding card to go any further. Some airlines provide an attendant (from the airline you are travelling with) if you don't want to travel alone

theking K

Only until where you enter the duty free, from there its easy, you got a gate number - there are signs - you follow the signs - and you wait.

old know all

Because of higher security requirements at UK airports in recent years, this is no longer possible. A parent or friend can help you check in and take you as far as the security gates. After that you're on your own.

Gatwick is easy. If people my age can cope with it, a 16 year old should have no problems. Get through security in good time. Have a good look around the departure lounge and you'll see plenty of signs showing where the gates are. Look at the screen from time to time until your gate is shown - then go to it.

If you get confused, there's a help desk where they're used to dealing with confused passengers. If you're late getting to the boarding gate (because you've been delayed in the bar) they'll start calling your name over the PA.

hammy mcfc

only to departure gate

runnercaiti1

No.

Marie H

The limit your parent can stay with you until is the security part. I'm sure you won't get lost, just make sure you get a map (I got mine off of the internet). And if you are unsure at any point just ask either staff or any other traveller. Good luck :)

Bo P

departure lounge not the gate sorry.

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