Stansted: Another UK airport hits drivers with higher drop-off prices
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Stansted Airport has increased the cost for drivers dropping off passengers at its terminals. Motorists stopping for 15 minutes or more will face a £28 fee, while those staying for under 15 minutes will be charged £10, marking a £3 rise from previous rates. Drivers exceeding 30 minutes in the terminal area risk a £100 Parking Charge Notice, which can be reduced to £60 if settled within 14 days. A £28 charge applies to vehicles re-entering the car park within 30 minutes of their initial entry. Blue Badge holders are entirely exempt from all these new fees. A spokesperson for Stansted Airport said that the move would aim to “manage congestion at the terminal and reduce ‘kiss and fly’ traffic, which is a major contributor to road congestion around the airport”. Motorists stopping for 15 minutes or more will face a £28 fee (Getty/iStock) It …

