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Airport Drop-Off Fees Surge to Combat Congestion

3/21/2026

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Stansted Airport has raised drop-off fees, and Heathrow and Gatwick have followed.
Fifteen minutes or more cost £28, while under 15 minutes cost £10, up by £3.
Over 30 minutes may incur a £100 Parking Charge Notice, reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days.
Blue Badge holders are exempt.
A spokesperson says the changes aim to reduce congestion and boost public transport use as passenger numbers grow to 54%.

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Story summary

Stansted Airport has raised drop-off fees, and Heathrow and Gatwick have followed.
Fifteen minutes or more cost £28, while under 15 minutes cost £10, up by £3.
Over 30 minutes may incur a £100 Parking Charge Notice, reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days.
Blue Badge holders are exempt.
A spokesperson says the changes aim to reduce congestion and boost public transport use as passenger numbers grow to 54%.