Blue Grass Airport (LEX) said this week it has added electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of the recently-reopened valet parking service, thanks to a partnership with Kentucky Utilities (KU).
The EV stations can charge up to four vehicles and are available free of charge to passengers using the airport’s valet parking service. Passengers at the Lexington, KY airport can drop their vehicle off at the valet parking booth in front of the terminal and when they return from their trip, it will be charged and waiting curbside for them.
“This new amenity furthers our commitment to exceptional customer service by supporting the growing number of passengers transitioning to electric vehicles,” said Eric Frankl, LEX executive director. “This addition is one of several enhancements the airport offers to passengers who choose to park with us during their trip and arrives at the perfect time as we continue to see travelers returning to Blue Grass Airport.”
This upgraded service option is the latest in a series of improvements to the airport’s parking facilities in recent years. The airport’s 640-vehicle, long-term parking lot was expanded to accommodate more than 985 vehicles, and a cell phone waiting area was added immediately prior to the terminal building. Other additions include a curbside Ride App Pick-Up area for Lyft and Uber customers and a covered walkway from the long-term parking area that offers passengers protection during inclement weather.
