Overview

• Seven out of 20 major airports have raised drop-off fees in the past year, with some charging up to £7 for a brief stop.
• Stansted Airport tops the list with a £7 fee for 15 minutes, while Manchester charges £5 for just five minutes.
• Free drop-off options are available at Cardiff, Inverness, and London City airports.
• RAC criticizes the hikes, citing poor public transport alternatives and the impracticality of traveling with heavy luggage.
• Airports defend the fees, stating they help keep airline charges low and fund sustainable transport investments.