Manchester Airport facing calls to change 'rip-off' £25 drop-off charge

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Manchester Airport facing calls to change 'rip-off' £25 drop-off charge
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Motorists say they've been forced to pay because huge queues mean they can't get out of car parks within 10 minutes

Manchester Airport is facing calls to make changes to its drop-off payment system, with motorists branding it unfair and a 'rip-off'.

READ MORE: Police step in as football fans 'hurl fireworks' in chaotic scenes in Manchester city centre Manchester Airport, in response, apologised and said a barrier failed, adding people affected were entitled to refunds. The retired teacher called for the system to be changed and for motorists only to be charged for the time they enter and exit the specific drop-off zone. He slammed the £25 charge he paid as 'absolutely outrageous'.

In his letter to Labour's Bury South MP, Christian Wakeford, he said: "I have contacted the airport to register a complaint and have requested a refund of £20. I really believe that something should be done in Government to put a stop to this sharp practice.

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