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Manchester Airport Probes £25 Charge After Driver Says Pick-Up Took Four Minutes

The airport says it is reviewing an automated log that recorded a 30‑minute stay at Terminal 2.

Overview

  • Archie McCaig says he arrived at Terminal 2 at 8:23am on November 21, collected family within four minutes, and then became stuck in an exit queue.
  • An invoice automatically charged to his account stated his vehicle remained until 8:53am, triggering a £25 fee rather than the £5 tariff for up to five minutes.
  • McCaig has requested a £20 refund and says he is prepared to pursue the matter in court and raise it with the mayor’s office.
  • Manchester Airport confirms officials are investigating and will contact McCaig, with no public resolution reported so far.
  • Under the barrierless system, T2 charges £5 for up to five minutes with higher fees for longer stays, issues a £100 late-payment fine reduced to £60 within 14 days, and promotes a free JetParks 1 drop-off with a frequent shuttle.