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Seven major airports across the UK upped the cost of dropping off passengers over the last year, a MoneySavingExpert investigation reveals – and five now charge a whopping £6 or more to let someone out at the kerb. But at most airports it's possible to beat the fees and take someone to the terminal free if you know where to go – we've full airport-by-airport help below.
18 June 2024
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Tonnes of standard-sized aerosols and perfumes had to be dumped at UK airports last year because passengers tried to take them through security, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal. If you're going abroad this summer, make sure you know the rules to avoid wasting products and cash. 
9 July 2019
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Eight major airports across the UK have upped the cost of dropping off passengers over the last year, a MoneySavingExpert investigation reveals – and one now charges a whopping £5 for a 10-minute drop-off. But at most airports it's possible to beat the fees and drop off for free if you know where to go – we've full airport-by-airport help below.
1 July 2019
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Wizz Air had the worst punctuality record of the UK's busiest airlines, Civil Aviation Authority data has shown.
6 August 2018
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More than half of the UK's major airports now charge you if you spend 10 minutes dropping off a loved one outside the terminal building, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal – and some add as much as £1/minute if you take any longer.
17 July 2018
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A new court ruling means passengers shouldn't necessarily go to the airline listed on their booking documents when claiming for delays.
12 July 2018
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Four UK airports are in the process of installing free drinking water fountains in their departure lounges following a MoneySavingExpert campaign, and a further two are considering it. But half of UK international airports still don't offer free water fountains to passengers.
10 July 2018

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