I think a few things need clarifying.
It is £2 if you go in the pick up and drop off but you do get 30 minutes for this.
If more people knew this they would see their loved ones off as they'd like to rather than trying to beat an F1 pit team for the time it takes the car to stop, get cases out and say tarrah whilst driving off.
There is also free parking in the long stay for an hour.
Yes it isnt on the doorstep but there are plenty of FREE buses to get all and sundry to the terminal.
If more people knew things like this (LBA could well publicise it more if it chose to) then the passenger (& those unfortunate enough to be dropping them or picking up) experience would improve big time.
Wait while easter and see how the terminal looks then guys and gals.