Liverpool Airport bosses have explained why they have increased the fee to drop off outside the city's terminal. It has been revealed that from March 5, the price it costs to use the express drop-off car park at the Speke airport will increase.
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00:00It's about to cost you more to drop off and pick up people outside Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
00:06It's been revealed that from March 5th, the price it costs to use the express drop-off car park at the Speak Airport will increase.
00:14Currently, drivers pay £5 for 10 minutes waiting time opposite the terminal building.
00:19From next week, the airport will raise its tariff by £1.
00:22The short-term provision is the only rate being impacted by the change.
00:26In a statement, a Liverpool John Lennon Airport spokesperson explained why the fees are increasing.
00:31The spokesperson said the charges to this car park have remained unchanged for over two years and remain in line with those at many UK airports.
00:40They continued that the airport is currently investing heavily in new and improved passenger facilities
00:45and is facing rising operational costs following the plans to increase national insurance and the minimum wage which are being applied to all businesses
00:54and we're doing all we can to minimise the impact of these increased costs for passengers.