Luton International Airport has put a charge on drivers wanting to use the ‘drop off zone’. The charge, which is £1, will allow drivers up to 10 minutes to use the area in front of the airport.

Low fare airline EasyJet have said that the new charges are disgraceful, with charges already on fast-tracking security and plastic bags. What ever will they charge for next? Spokes person from EasyJet, Andrew McConnell said ‘With this new charge, people will find other places to park to avoid the charge, there will be cars parked on double yellow lines and bus lanes, it’s a recipe for disaster!’

When booking a flight you would assume that you are paying to use the airports facilities, but this just shows that the lump sum that you pay doesn’t include much. Luton International Airport will be in danger of losing customers due to them not wanting the hassle and to pay ‘another’ extra charge.

Luton general manager Nic Horton said ‘The charge is there to remind drivers that it is a maximum of 10 minutes stay’