Airport drop-off fees review announced - RAC reaction
Following the announcement the Government will conduct a review into aiport drop-off charges – a policy area the RAC has lead on for many years – RAC senior policy officer Rod Dennis said:
“This will be music to the ears of drivers, as we know airport drop-off charges are a growing source of anger and frustration. We’ve brought national attention to the issue by calling out these fees over many years, so are pleased they will now be scrutinised. Four-in-five drivers we’ve surveyed believe they are a 'rip-off’, with just one-in-10 understanding why airports charge what they do.
“Our most recent analysis found 16 of the top 20 UK airports increased their drop-off fees between this summer and last, with average prices rising by a third to £7. But such ‘farewell fees’ are at direct odds with most other major airports overseas, where drivers can drop passengers off close to terminals free of charge. If convenient, free drop-off zones work at so many international airports, why not here in the UK?"
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