UK airport drop-off charges campaign

A grassroots campaign led by Mugdim Mujakovic is urging the UK government and airport authorities to eliminate or reduce passenger drop-off charges at airports across the United Kingdom. The petition argues that these fees, which can reach £8 for a 30-minute stay at Bournemouth Airport, unfairly burden families, passengers, and professional drivers such as taxi and chauffeur operators. Campaigners claim that UK airports collectively collect over £100 million annually from drop-off fees. The campaign has gained momentum following recent price increases at Bournemouth Airport, which now charges more than Heathrow and Southampton airports for short stays. Supporters are calling for a fairer system where brief drop-offs are free or low-cost, emphasizing that airports should serve people rather than profit from short stops.