Airport drop off charges

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[grahame]

The hidden cost of flying - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66174677

Airport drop-off charges for drivers have increased by almost a third at UK^▸ (United Kingdom) airports over the past year, according to the RAC.

These are fees charged for dropping off someone as close to a terminal as possible.

The biggest hike in so-called kiss and fly charges are at Southampton and Belfast airports, the RAC has found.

Airports argue the higher fees are to deter drivers from lingering around and help to keep flight costs down.

The Airports Operator Association, which represents airports in the UK, told the BBC^» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page) the increased revenue helped "keep charges to airlines lower" and helped "maximise the range of flights that can be offered to all passengers."

My own "local" airport feels steep in costs for drop off / pick up, and to travel from there the bus fare into the airport is NOT included in my ENCTS^▸ (English National Concessionary Travel Scheme) card ...

[ChrisB]

Flying at your age is discretionary, so shouldn't be paid by the taxpayer.

[grahame]

Flying at your age is discretionary, so shouldn't be paid by the taxpayer.

I'm not suggesting that flights from English airports after 09:30 on Monday to Friday (anytime at weekends) are paid for by the taxpayer!

[ChrisB]

You were on the transfer services from the free drop-off though.

[Mark A]

Moves like that are the public transport equivalent of the (much loved by shady landowners) ransom strip.

Mark