Kiss-and-Fly Fees Soar Across UK Airports
A RAC-backed review shows more than three-quarters of UK airports have raised or introduced ‘kiss-and-fly’ drop-off charges over the past year, with typical increases around a third and peak fees up to £10 at Gatwick and Stansted. The airports’ moves, contrasted with some UK and international airports that maintain free or cheaper drop-offs, have drawn criticism for fairness and global comparability, and London City notably shifted to one of the most expensive per-minute rates.
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About RAC Limited
RAC Limited, trading as The RAC or simply RAC, is a British automotive services company headquartered in Walsall, England. Its principal services are roadside assistance and general insurance, and its subsidiaries include RAC Motoring Services Ltd, RAC Financial Services Ltd and RAC Insurance Limited. It was a private club owned by its members until sold in 1999, eventually acquired in 2014 and 2015 by GIC Private Limited and CVC Capital Partners. In 2022 Silver Lake acquired a stake in the group while leaving GIC and CVC as major stakeholders.
Everything about RAC Limited →- Country
- United Kingdom
- Headquarters
- Walsall
- Inception
- 1978
- Website
- http://www.rac.co.uk