Airports: Fees and Charges
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the reasonableness of drop-off charges at UK airports, particularly for short-duration stays; and whether she plans to introduce guidance or regulation on such charges.
Answered by Keir Mather
The Department has not undertaken an assessment of the reasonableness of car parking and drop-off charges at UK airports. The provision and charging of airport parking are matters for each airport to manage and justify as a commercial business. Parking revenue, including that from drop-off charges, is an important source of income for airports, supporting investment in future infrastructure and upgrades, enhancing public transport options, and helping to manage congestion around airport sites. Many UK airports offer free drop-off alternatives, either a short walk from the airport or provide a free shuttle bus service. We will continue to engage with operators to ensure that, where airports choose to charge, they do so in a way that is fair and transparent.
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