UK Department for Transport to review airport drop‑off charges after price hikes
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The Department for Transport has ordered a review of airport drop‑off charges after average prices at major UK airports rose by a third since the summer of 2025.
Gatwick and Stansted increased their fees from £7 to £10, Edinburgh Airport raised its charge from £6 to £8.50, and Bournemouth lifted its fee from £5 to £8, matching Leeds Bradford and London City. London City Airport now charges £8 for five minutes (£1.60 per minute), the highest per‑minute rate, while Belfast International Airport charges £5 for 10 minutes, up £2 from the previous year.