US EditionTaxi drivers hit out as airport increases 'atrocious' drop-off charge
- Southampton Airport raised its short stay drop-off charge from £6 to £7 for 20 minutes starting May 9, 2025.
- This increase follows earlier rises from £3 before July 2023 and aligns with similar hikes at Gatwick and Glasgow airports.
- Ian Hall, chair of Southampton Hackney Association, criticized the fee as unfair and said they must pass the charge to customers.
- Hall noted that many international passengers are shocked by the high fees required simply to drop someone off, especially given the terminal is only a short walk away.
- Southampton Airport stated the fees fund airport investments and new routes, while blue badge holders keep free 30-minute parking in marked spaces.
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Wiltshire TimesTaxi drivers hit out as airport increases 'atrocious' drop-off charge
Hackney cab drivers have hit out at Southampton Airport for increasing its drop-off fees yet again
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