Airports: Parking
Commons · Question 102226 · Tabled 2 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Chris Coghlan
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what comparative assessment her Department has made of forecourt drop off and pick up charging practices at major international airports, including in the United States and Europe.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 12 Jan 2026
The provision of and charging for car parking at UK airports (including drop off and pick up charges) is solely a matter for the airport operator, as a commercial business, to manage and justify. However, the Government expects car parking at UK airports ...