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Gatwick Airport has installed 2,000 Bluetooth Low Energy ( GPS ) beacons in both its terminals that automatically connect to passengers ' terminals . Pointr Labs ' " indoor blue dot " system automatically let the airport , airlines and shops communicate with passengers using proximity data . The airport is now working with app developers to integrate the beacon data into systems in order to offer passengers help with calls around the airport , flight information and to serve promotions via their phones .