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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

Gatwick drop-off fee reaches double figures after new charge introduced at London City

Motorists dropping off passengers in front of the terminals at London Gatwick airport must now pay £10 for the privilege.

Britain’s second-busiest airport is the first in the UK to raise its drop-off fee to double figures – an increase of 43 per cent on the previous £7 charge. The Sussex hub blames the increase on its surging business rates bill.

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