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Drop off and pick up at Gatwick Airport

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I've become a bit of an expert at drop off and pick up at Gatwick Airport over the last couple of years. Gatwick Airport have committed to 52% of journey to and from the airport being made by public transport by 2030.  Very commendable. Seems they intend to do this by raising parking charges to levels that include the loss of arms, legs and even testicles. " The charge will be £5 for 10 minutes, and £1 for each additional minute up to 20 minutes. The maximum charge will be £25 and the maximum length of stay 30 mins." Today it is £6, for both quick drop-off and up to 15 minutes pick-up. It says there "£25" maximum charge.  I don't believe that. What to do We had a double-pickup yesterday - friends leaving, being dropped-off at 13.50 and daughter arriving back by 16.30.  When I entered this into the pre-booking system it says £55!  There are only 30 minute increments available. So what I did this time was drop the friends of, and drop off wife...  £6 for the