Originally Posted by
Hotel Tango
As for drop off only, like yourself, I always cab it too. When the airport introduced the £1 drop off charge I changed tack and got dropped off at the International Station. Not that I can't afford £1, it was just a matter of principle. Been doing it ever since. I also pick up taxis at the station as this (for me) is roughly 25% cheaper than taking one from outside the airport terminal.
Thats all fine and dandy and we have done just that on occasion. BUT if you arrive at BHX on a holiday Red-Eye between 00.30 and 03.30 you'll be waiting for a shuttle bus. Case in point - Jet2's LS1230 scheduled to arrive c01.45 !!