***hole Camera Stazi at Luton Airport dropoff zone
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WinstonWolf said:
marshalla said:
WinstonWolf said:
From the wording on the sign it could be argued that you didn't stop to drop off or pick up, you stopped because the traffic was stationery.
There's a spot closer to the dropoff where the git can't get you, I know this doesn't help but I feel smug saying it
But someone got into the paper car. There's a spot closer to the dropoff where the git can't get you, I know this doesn't help but I feel smug saying it
I'll give Gatwick some credit here - drop-off is free (AFAIK), pick up is charged at either short-stay rates, or you get two hours free in the long-stay car parks (although you need to take the bus to the terminals).
AND recently I accidentally took the wrong lane into the short-stay car park but exited and wasn't charged.
AND recently I accidentally took the wrong lane into the short-stay car park but exited and wasn't charged.
MDMetal said:
Just take a photo of the airport, it's a concrete hellish nightmare, pretty sure nobody uses it out of perceived loyalty or ranking it as a good airport. It's purely cost.
We use LTN as it's closest. When we flew to South Africa recently via LHR T5 the hassle factor was significantly reduced - no paying for drop-off, no paying for trolleys, no queuing at check-in. And then when returning, no scrambling around for money for the trolley and not far to walk to get in to the car.
LTN scrabbling around for a few extra quid in change is really putting me off using them in the future.
Brigand said:
Stansted Only a quid for ten minutes,
A sign before you turn off the roundabout and get to the end of a one-way section would have been nice instead of suckering you in. I wonder how many other people have been caught out like that?
It's £2 for 10 minutes then £1 for every minute over 10 minutes, so if you are stuck there for say 15 minutes it's £12 to get out.A sign before you turn off the roundabout and get to the end of a one-way section would have been nice instead of suckering you in. I wonder how many other people have been caught out like that?
The machines often reject coins, and there is often a collection of rejected coins in the reject tray. If you move your car forward a little bit I am sure you would be able to reach them and hand them in on your next visit
If your coin is rejected press the help button, say the machine won't accept your coins and they will open the barrier and let you out for free. Apparently
Chris Type R said:
MDMetal said:
Just take a photo of the airport, it's a concrete hellish nightmare, pretty sure nobody uses it out of perceived loyalty or ranking it as a good airport. It's purely cost.
We use LTN as it's closest. When we flew to South Africa recently via LHR T5 the hassle factor was significantly reduced - no paying for drop-off, no paying for trolleys, no queuing at check-in. And then when returning, no scrambling around for money for the trolley and not far to walk to get in to the car.
LTN scrabbling around for a few extra quid in change is really putting me off using them in the future.
The Crack Fox said:
There is a serious security loophole too, I have emailed them about it, never a reply. It is possible to get from the main departure hall to the gates without going through security. I use STN once a month and it is always possible. They don't care. I hate Stansted, by the way, can you tell?
Come on spill! 
I have to use STN once in a while and hate the security queue there with a passion. Any way to not have to use it would be appreciated.
The Crack Fox said:
Forget it. I have tried that when queuing at customs for 90 mins at Stansted, aka Standstill airport. They never reply.
There is a serious security loophole too, I have emailed them about it, never a reply. It is possible to get from the main departure hall to the gates without going through security. I use STN once a month and it is always possible. They don't care. I hate Stansted, by the way, can you tell?
You might get a better response telling the police, rather than the airport, as it would be Plod picking up the pieces if the worst was to happen. I guess it would come under the Met anti terrorism squad. There is a serious security loophole too, I have emailed them about it, never a reply. It is possible to get from the main departure hall to the gates without going through security. I use STN once a month and it is always possible. They don't care. I hate Stansted, by the way, can you tell?
Have you used Southend airport? It's a dream. They just don't have too many destinations at the moment.
Gareth79 said:
I'll give Gatwick some credit here - drop-off is free (AFAIK), pick up is charged at either short-stay rates, or you get two hours free in the long-stay car parks (although you need to take the bus to the terminals).
AND recently I accidentally took the wrong lane into the short-stay car park but exited and wasn't charged.
Used LGW recently to ferry family to and fro...the car parking for short use is confusing - one whole floor nearly empty but signs everywhere telling you not to leave a car unattended (in a car park).AND recently I accidentally took the wrong lane into the short-stay car park but exited and wasn't charged.
And who wants to use Long Term Parking with coach rides just to collect a visitor?
It's not as if the website gives you any answers, either...
CoolC said:
The Crack Fox said:
There is a serious security loophole too, I have emailed them about it, never a reply. It is possible to get from the main departure hall to the gates without going through security. I use STN once a month and it is always possible. They don't care. I hate Stansted, by the way, can you tell?
Come on spill! I have to use STN once in a while and hate the security queue there with a passion. Any way to not have to use it would be appreciated.
For STN the only way to go is Valet parking. 2 minute walk to terminal and free fast pass through security.
Hell they even seem to have finished f
king up Passport Control on the way back in - although the row is now so long it takes the eyes of prey to spot which desk is free Targarama said:
BHX - the international railway station which is connected to the airport has 20 mins free parking, or 'free' drop off too. Monorail take 2 mins into the terminal. Or park in the Ibis hotel dropoff and both get out, walk into the hotel with luggage. Then you walk out and leave.
Good call, the airport drop off is farcical on a busy day, Int'l is way less hassle and just as quick, but how long until the station drop-off gets "monetised"? For the time being though, just to give people another BHX tip, you can park at the international station over a weekend for less cost than any of the airport long stay car parks, and it's just as close (a lot closer than some of the long stay parks over by Coleshill and Marston Green!). Park up in the car park opposite the main entrance, then straight into the station, up the escalator, just jump on the Maglev (I know, but I can't remember the name of the new thing) and you're at BHX in 5 mins. Chris Type R said:
When we flew to South Africa recently via LHR T5 the hassle factor was significantly reduced - no paying for drop-off, no paying for trolleys, no queuing at check-in. And then when returning, no scrambling around for money for the trolley and not far to walk to get in to the car.
T5's pretty well set up, you're supposed to park in the short stay carpark for pickups but there's nothing stopping you from picking up in the drop off point if they're ready to go. Easy to get to with its own M25 junction, and we always use one of the valet parking companies as it's only a few quid more than the long stay car parking and so much more convenient to walk out of the terminal straight to your own car rather than having to spend 20 minutes on a bus tog get to the car park.dogzilla said:
£40 ticket? Sounds like a private ticket and not something that is enforcable.
Does the ticket state any statute or legislation by which it's enforcing the fine by?
Airports often (not always) have their own byelaws which include parking (the same as some train stations do - for example, Northern Rail stations). Does the ticket state any statute or legislation by which it's enforcing the fine by?
If Luton has its own byelaws then a private parking company shouldn't be enforcing at all (it is a matter for the magistrates' court
). No doubt the PPC ticket will refer to the Protection Of Freedoms Act (POFA) 2012 - OOPS! 
(In general terms, airport byelaws will override POFA.)PePiPoo's "private parking tickets" forum will reveal all...
Rude-boy said:
CoolC said:
Come on spill!
I have to use STN once in a while and hate the security queue there with a passion. Any way to not have to use it would be appreciated.
No way I'm sticking that in the public domain. I'm sure you're legit but I don't want nutters to know, even if STN airport don't give a sI have to use STN once in a while and hate the security queue there with a passion. Any way to not have to use it would be appreciated.
t about security. hence the winky. I wouldn't really expect anyone sensible to post something like that in public.Although I will be on the look out for the flaw next time I go through there.
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