No it is not a rip off
Yes, it is a rip off! Passengers should be allowed to be dropped off or collected close to the terminal area free of charge. I understand and agree that charges should apply over a certain period of time in order to avoid drivers extending their waiting time. However, a quick drop off or pick up should NOT be subject to any charge. BHX for example charge a pound for 10 minutes. Go over that by a minute and you need a mortgage! That's not a service, that's a simple cash cow, which conveniently fell into their lap after the Glasgow incident years ago. It's nothing less than pure GREED to top up the coffers and pay for the annual bonuses! Indeed, there are alternatives at BHX, and I use them. But there's a principle in this. Major European airports continue to allow drop off and pick up right outside the terminal - at no cost. Rant over, maybe!
