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Heathrow Airport announces changes to drop-offs

From January 1, 2026, Heathrow will raise its terminal drop-off fee from �6 to �7 and give travellers 10 minutes before issuing a Parking Charge Notice.
Heathrow says the measures aim to 'smooth traffic flow and reduce congestion' and to ensure forecourts are used for their intended purpose, citing that 95% of passenger visits are under 10 minutes.
Drivers must pay by card using three payment methods—online, automated telephone, or autopay—and payments are due by midnight the next day; non-payment results in an £80 PCN, reduced to £40 if paid within 14 days, and the charge applies each time they enter any of the four terminal drop-off areas.
Passengers and taxi drivers reacted angrily while business travellers said they are being penalised, as Heathrow's �7 fee follows a �1 increase earlier this year, a 40% rise in 12 months.
Heathrow argues that free drop-off and pick-up options at Park & Ride car parks help reduce congestion and support its sustainability strategy, while drivers can pay 9.40 for up to two hours, with Blue Badge holders staying free.

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