Pick-up and drop-off charges doubled at Glasgow Airport

Glasgow Airport has increased the pick-up and drop-off charges following 'unprecedented economic challenges' due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The charge for 10 minutes of parking will now be £4 instead of £2.

The changes will come in from 00.01am on Friday 4 December.

However, passengers with electric vehicles will be able to access the pick-up and drop-off facility directly opposite the terminal free of charge for the first 10 minutes. Electric vehicle users can pre-register for free access for the first 10 minutes.

A 30-minute free parking option will still be available to all other passengers in the long-stay car park on the airport grounds, which is accessible via a 24-hour on demand bus service. Blue Badge holders will continue to park for up to 30 minutes for free in Car Parks 1 and 2.

Derek Provan, chief executive of AGS Airports Ltd, which owns Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, said: "The impact of COVID-19 continues to have a devastating impact on Glasgow Airport, which has been brought to a standstill during a nine-month period.

"Our passenger numbers are down by as much as 96% and we anticipate next year’s figures to be on a par with the passenger levels we experienced in the early 1990s.

"The funds generated through these changes will go directly towards re-establishing Glasgow’s vital connectivity.

"It will take years for the airport to return to pre-COVID levels, however, it’s important we start the long process of rebuilding the routes and services our passengers demand and the economy relies so heavily on.

"Despite the huge economic challenges brought about by the pandemic, we have also made improvements to the facility to further enhance the convenience it provides."

Updated charges for Glasgow Airport:

Pick up & Drop Off - 10 minutes: £4.00

Pick up & Drop Off - 11-15 minutes: £6.00

Pick up & Drop Off - 15-20 minutes: £10.00

Pick up & Drop Off - 20 -30 minutes: £15.00

Every hour thereafter: £30.00

Short Stay - 20 minutes: £5.00

Short Stay - 60 minutes: £7.00

Short Stay - 90 minutes: £10.50

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