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UK Airport Drop-Off Fees Rise by a Third – List of Airports Charging the Most
The average drop-off fee has risen by a third, and Gatwick and Stansted now charge the most at £10, the RAC said.
- Over the past year, 16 of 20 UK airports surveyed by the RAC have increased or introduced "kiss and fly" charges for dropping off passengers, with average costs rising by a third since last summer.
- None of the 10 busiest airports in the European Union or major global hubs like Dubai, Shanghai, and Istanbul impose these fees, contradicting UK airport justifications for managing congestion and supporting business models.
- Gatwick and Stansted levy the highest overall fees at £10 for 10 and 15 minutes respectively; London City Airport now charges £8 for five minutes, the most expensive per-minute rate at £1.60 per minute.
- Business Travel Association chief executive Clive Wratten criticized airports for "pulling the easiest revenue lever," while RAC senior policy officer Rod Dennis warned drivers that missing signage in barrierless zones risks a £100 parking fine.
- Passengers can find free drop-off options in long-stay car parks with shuttle buses, while Conservative peer Lord Moylan has tabled an amendment to the Civil Aviation Bill seeking a formal review of these charges.
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