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- Gatwick Airport will raise its drop-off fee to £10 on January 6, 2026, a 43% increase and the highest in the United Kingdom.
- The airport says doubling business rates drove the hike and that revenue will fund public transport initiatives and reduce congestion.
- Critics, including the RAC, worry about the impact on drivers, especially those assisting passengers with heavy luggage.
- The fee's introduction has sparked discussion about rising minor charges.
