London’s Luton Airport Will Soon Charge a Passenger Drop-Off Fee

April 9, 2009 | Posted in: Airline Fees, Airport, Europe

How’s this for an unusual fee? London’s Luton – a smallish airport with a single runway that’s home to discount airlines like EasyJet as well as charter aircraft – now charges a fee to drop someone off. The fee – expected to go into effect sometime after the end of the month – is one British Pound, or about $1.46. Why the new fee? Well, according to a Luton executive, “Making a small charge reminds drivers of the 10-minute time allocation and keeps the traffic flowing.” Silly me – I thought it was simply a way to make more money.

3 Responses to “London’s Luton Airport Will Soon Charge a Passenger Drop-Off Fee”

1. Meow Mix says:

   April 9, 2009 at 6:59 pm

   People who arrive by train have always paid a surcharge. Passengers are normally charged a premium to cover costs associated with stations and line extensions. Now drivers get to pay their fair share for all the roadwork and upkeep.
2. Meow Mix says:

   April 9, 2009 at 7:00 pm

   Passengers arriving by train have always paid a surcharge. Now drivers can pitch in, too.
3. Rick Seaney says:

   April 10, 2009 at 12:27 am

   Always glad to be more educated on London, one of my favorite places to visit (3 times last year)