London Gatwick Airport has issued a reminder to passengers about the 14-day limit for paying drop-off charges. The airport states that drivers must pay the charge by midnight on the day after using one of the designated drop-off zones. Those who fail to make payment within the required timeframe could face a fine.
Fine details and reduction
According to Gatwick Airport, failing to pay on time will result in a Parking Charge Notice of £100, which is reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days. To avoid the fee, the airport advises: "Payments should be made after you exit the drop-off zone in order for your vehicle to be recognised by the Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems and for the correct fee to be calculated for your drop-off session."
AutoPay accounts should be set up before entering the drop-off zone to ensure the account is debited automatically.
Drop-off charges at Gatwick
The rates are as follows: £10 for 10 minutes, £1 for each additional minute up to 20 minutes. There is a maximum daily charge of £30 and a maximum length of stay of 30 minutes. If you require additional time, Gatwick Airport recommends using the Short Stay car parks. Alternatively, passengers can use the Long Stay car parks, which offer two hours of free parking, with a complimentary shuttle bus service to the terminals.
