Airport drop-off charges to be reviewed after sharp increases

RAC found fees up a third on average since summer 2025, with Gatwick and Stansted now £10

• The government is to review airport drop-off charges following sharp price rises in recent years. • Analysis by the RAC found that charges at major UK airports have risen by a third on average since summer 2025, with Gatwick and Stansted jumping from £7 to £10 and Edinburgh from £6 to £8.50. • The Department for Transport said it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly", and urged airports to exercise restraint. • The RAC said four in five drivers it surveyed see the charges as a rip-off.