New Access Rules at Faro Airport

As from tomorrow Faro Airport will have new rules for car access to the arrivals and departures curbside areas. Access for the general public is guaranteed, free of charge, for picking up and dropping off passengers. All private users intending to drop off/pick up passengers at the airport are entitled to 10 minutes for free.

With these changes, Faro Airport is implementing Kiss & Fly, a concept that is widespread in other airports in Europe and around the world. This system is in use at Helsinki, Prague, Marseille, Basel-Mulhouse International Airport, Paris-Orly, Geneva, Paris CDG, Chicago O’Hare, JFK, Brussels, Wroclaw, Charlotte-Douglas, Bologna, Tallinn, Dortmund, Gatwick, San Francisco, Nice and Heathrow, among others.

In this way, dropping off or picking up someone from Faro Airport will be a faster, calmer, and more comfortable experience, as users will be able to stop next to the terminal itself.

The idea, however, is to discourage repeated curbside use and, as such, there will be a charge for the third time of use within 24 hours. Public buses will not be charged. Taxis dropping off passengers will not be subject to any fees if they use the bus lane in departures. Taxis collecting passengers will remain at the space currently available for this purpose, which will have reserved access for valid permit holders. Tourism buses and hotel shuttles will have their own spaces suitable for airport access (parks P5 and P6 respectively). Car rental companies without premises at Faro Airport already have parking spaces allocated (through a permit system).

The curbside at Faro Airport is currently affected by various operational restrictions and environmental considerations, largely caused by imbalances in types of access and misuse by private and business users outside ANA airport activity.

In light of the congestion identified, the aim is to streamline accessibility, reorganising access to passenger terminals in the process, by promoting the operational efficiency, security, and the environmental sustainability of its use.

In practice, use of this space for excessive amounts of time is discouraged, so that there is no disruption to users and airport operations as a whole, especially at peak times, nor increased security risks. The curbside is a critical, reserved space: it should not be used as an extended car park, otherwise acceptable levels of operability and safe access to terminals may be undermined. It is essential to encourage responsible use of these spaces in order to provide a better experience for all users.

By improving the experience of users, we are improving the image that will remain with people in terms of the service and comfort of our airport. This issue is particularly relevant given that airports are one of the main gateways for tourists into our country.

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When you decide to acquire a service, you have access to the website www.mbnet.pt, where you can generate a credit card number, and define the maximum amount of the transaction. When you make the payment, the purchase amount, up to such defined limit, shall be debited in your bank account. Since it is a virtual card, valid for only one transaction up to a ceiling determined by you, the use of MBnet ensures greater security.

Price policy

All prices mentioned include VAT at the legal rate in force in Portugal.

Exchange policy

The currency used as basis for the prices of the services mentioned is Euro, and the final purchase takes place in Euros.

PARKING SERVICE

Framework

For the purpose of the booking to be made, customers undertake to be aware of and comply with the “Regulation for the Operation and Use of Car Parks and Areas Reserved for Dropping Off and Picking Up Users at Aeroportos, SA” (Regulation No. 386/2019, of 30 April, regarding Operation and Use of Car Parks and Areas Reserved for Dropping Off and Picking Up Users at Airports, published in the Diário da República, No. 83, 2nd series, of 30 April 2019).

Responsibility

Under the terms of Article 27 of Regulation No. 386/2019, of 30 April, regarding the Operation and Use of Car Parks and Areas Reserved for Dropping Off and Picking Up Users at Airports, published in the Diário da República, No. 83, 2nd series, of 30 April 2019, stopping and parking in the car parks and areas reserved for dropping off and picking up users does not constitute a depositary contract for either the vehicles or the objects contained inside them. Therefore, ANA and/or the service provider contracted by ANA shall not be liable for any theft, robbery, damage or losses caused to the vehicles by third parties, nor is there any duty or obligation to safeguard, preserve or maintain the parked vehicles.

Products and Prices

ANA has a wide variety of parking offers. These offers vary according to the parks chosen and are limited to the number of available parking spaces.

Prices and existing types of parking that are shown on the website, are subject to change and updates without previous warning.

General Booking Conditions

When booking a service, the client must correctly fill in the details requested at the form; otherwise it may not be validated by ANA.

Whenever a client books a service they will receive a confirmation e-mail with the parking voucher and an e-mail with the invoice. The voucher must be printed out, since it must be shown to use the parking area.

Entering/Exiting the Park

The client should collect the ticket issued when entering the park and keep it until exiting. The ticket must be provided together with the voucher before leaving the park, in order to be validated.

In case the parking entrance is equipped with a bar code/QR Code reader, you should pass the voucher on the reader and collect the ticket.

Entering the park using the “Via Verde” system prevents the use of the voucher. The amount of the voucher will not be reimbursed.

Before you leave the park, you should present the ticket collected when you entered, together with the booking voucher and identification document, at the manual payment cashier.

If you used the bar code/QR Code reader to enter the park, you should make sure that the booked time was not exceeded. In such case you should pay for the exceeding amount before leaving the park, otherwise you may proceed to the exit.

Cancellation

Clients may cancel/reschedule the booking with no added cost, up to 12 hours before the estimated time of entry. Later cancellations and reschedules shall not be refunded.

To cancel/reschedule the booking, clients should contact our services through the phone number 808 919 091 and follow the instructions provided by the operator, or send an email to:

- Bookings for Lisbon Airport - lisboapark@ana.pt

- Bookings for Porto Airport - portopark@ana.pt

- Bookings for Faro Airport - faropark@ana.pt

- Bookings for Madeira Airport - madeirapark@ana.pt

If the booked services will not be used, for reasons beyond the responsibility of ANA, there will be no refund.

The Voucher can be used only once and only grants access to the park and parking area, on a first-come-first-serve basis, except if mentioned otherwise. Parking spots are not marked, unless otherwise indicated.

The non-use or partial use of the voucher does not entitle the client to a total or partial refund of the amount of the booking.

The driver is responsible for any damages caused in the park to ANA or to third parties.

The parking booking and its use does not dispense the consultation of the park regulation in force, available for consultation on the manual payment cashiers.

ValetXpress Service

ValetXpress is a collection and parking service provided by a team that ensures you professionalism, safety, convenience and a lot of comfort. This service is available in the airports of Lisbon and Porto, and it may be booked through the website www.ana.pt,

Prices shown on the website are subject to change and updates without previous warning.

You may book the ValetXpress service in two ways:

- On the internet, when making your parking booking.

- At the counter, in the Departures area

When it is not possible to have a joint inspection of the vehicle, this will be done later, and the client may not claim for damages and/or liabilities from ANA.

Cancellation

Clients may cancel/reschedule the booking with no added cost, up to 24 hours before the day of the booking. Later cancellations and reschedules shall not be refunded.

To cancel the booking, clients should contact our services through the following e-mail address: servicoscomerciais@ana.pt.

If the booked services will not be used, for reasons beyond the responsibility of ANA, there will be no refund.

The Voucher can be used only once.

The non-use or partial use of the voucher does not entitle the client to a total or partial refund of the amount of the booking.

LOUNGE

The “ANA Lounge” was created with comfort and convenience in mind for frequent flyers seeking a unique experience. It offers a wide range of Portuguese beverages, snacks and products for you to enjoy. If you want to use your waiting time to get ahead, the “ANA Lounge” has everything you need to work comfortably and efficiently. While waiting for your flight, you can also stay in tune with the latest news with channels, newspapers and magazines telling everything that’s going on, everywhere. This service is available at the airports of Lisbon and Porto, and may be reserved through the website www.ana.pt. The service operates between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM, with a maximum use time of 3 hours.

Prices shown on the website are subject to change and updates without previous warning.

General Booking Conditions

When booking a service, the client must correctly fill in the details requested at the form; otherwise it may not be validated by ANA.

Whenever a client books a service they will receive a confirmation e-mail with the voucher and an e-mail with the invoice. The voucher must be printed out and delivered when entering the Lounge. At the time of entering the Lounge, you can also request your boarding pass.

Cancellation

Clients may cancel/reschedule the booking with no added cost, up to 24 hours before the day of the booking. Later cancellations and reschedules shall not be refunded.

To cancel the booking, clients should contact our services through the following e-mail address: servicoscomerciais@ana.pt.

If the booked services will not be used, for reasons beyond the responsibility of ANA, there will be no refund.

The Voucher can be used only once.

The non-use or partial use of the voucher does not entitle the client to a total or partial refund of the amount of the booking.

FAST TRACK

Fast Track service is the solution for passengers who have no time to lose, or wish to make the most of every moment at the airport without any stress or queuing. This is a priority lane allowing for speedy security control. This service is available at the Lisbon, Porto, Funchal and Ponta Delgada airports, and can be booked via www.ana.pt

Prices shown on the website are subject to change and updates without previous warning.

ANA would like to point out that the “Fast Track” – although it makes getting to your flight faster, with less time waiting in line – does not replace or shorten mandatory procedures such as check in, security or boarding. Thus, we recommend that you will always allow the necessary time for these procedures.

We alert that, in case of strike, the Fast Track channel may be conditioned and another channel may be made available for use.

General Booking Conditions

When booking a service, the client must correctly fill in the details requested at the form; otherwise it may not be validated by ANA.

Customers who make a reservation will receive a confirmation email with a voucher, and another email with an invoice. Once at the airport, after checking in, you can go to the Fast Track line with your boarding pass and voucher and show your proof of purchase with the barcode.

Cancellation

Clients may cancel/reschedule the booking with no added cost, up to 24 hours before the day of the booking. Later cancellations and reschedules shall not be refunded.

To cancel the booking, clients should contact our services through the following e-mail address: servicoscomerciais@ana.pt .

If the booked services will not be used, for reasons beyond the responsibility of ANA, there will be no refund.

The Voucher can be used only once.

The non-use or partial use of the voucher does not entitle the client to a total or partial refund of the amount of the booking.

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Our efforts must be supplemented by a responsible approach on the part of users in order to protect their personal data.

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- To refrain from sharing their username or password;

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These technical and organizational measures are periodically reviewed and improved. The website www.ana.pt is constantly monitored by specific tools to detect and eliminate potential cyber-attacks.

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Users of the website agree that ANA shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect loss resulting from the use of the information it contains. Similarly, ANA shall not be liable by the services and/or products offered by third parties through this website.

MISCELLANEOUS

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The agreement between the user and ANA, based on these terms and conditions, shall be governed and interpreted according to Portuguese law.

The user irrevocably and unconditionally agrees to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the judicial circuit of Lisbon, with regard to this agreement.

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New Access Rules at Faro Airport