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Glasgow and Aberdeen airports increase passenger drop-off charges

News imageGetty Images A colourful sign at Glasgow Airport. The airport on the right is a long, white building with white taxis parked outside it.Getty Images
Drop-off charges will increase on Tuesday

Glasgow and Aberdeen airports are raising the fees charged for drivers dropping off passengers.

From Tuesday, the price at Glasgow will rise by £1 to £7 for 15 minutes and at Aberdeen it will go up from £5.50 to £7.

AGS Airports, which operates the sites, said the increases were due to rising costs, but it stressed that there were free alternatives at both locations.

It said it appreciated the decision would not be popular, but added that the money raised would ensure the airports remained competitive and could attract services to new destinations.

A spokesperson said: "It is important to keep in mind that there is always a free alternative where customers can park for up to one hour.

"These are located in our long stay car parks, and passengers can use a free, on-demand shuttle service to and from the terminal."

News imageA wide shot of the front of Aberdeen International Airport's main terminal building, with a double decker bus parked outside
The fee for dropping off passengers outside Aberdeen Airport is going up to £7

They added "The pick-up and drop-off areas are intended for short visits of up to 15 minutes only.

"We would encourage anyone who thinks they may be longer to use the free alternative or our short-stay car park. Valid Blue Badge holders continue to receive 30 minutes free in our short-stay car park."