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UK. Gatwick Airport today revealed that Google Indoor Maps and Indoor Streetview are available for all public areas across its North and South Terminals, the largest such implementation in Europe.
Using over 2,000 stitched images, Google’s Indoor Streetview of Gatwick enables passengers to take a virtual tour through its check-in areas, departure and arrivals halls, shops and restaurants. It means they can familiarise themselves with the terminals before they arrive, noted the airport company.
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Indoor maps will help Gatwick’s 34 million passengers a year plot their route through the airport |
Interactive indoor maps of both Gatwick Terminal floorplans pinpoint areas of interest including information hubs, charging points, play areas and toilets. As location-aware services, once inside the airport, passengers are able to instantly identify where they are and navigate their way around.
Travellers and visitors can access these services from desktop browsers, android phones, IOS and tablets by logging onto the Google Maps website – direct link available here – the Google Maps App or via the newly redesigned Gatwick website.
Gatwick Airport Chief Information Officer Michael Ibbitson said: “We’ve worked closely with Google to make these new mapping services as comprehensive and detailed as possible. As part of Gatwick’s £1.2 billion investment programme we’re continually looking to innovate and improve the passenger experience and this latest technological development will make it easier than ever for passengers to make a speedier trip or the most of their time at the airport.”
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Inside Gatwick: The largest Google Indoor Streetview in Europe allows passengers to walk the airport’s halls, shops and restaurants before setting foot in the airport |
