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Leeds Bradford Airport in U-turn after anger at 5-minute drop-off limit
AIRPORT bosses have done a swift U-turn on "unfair" parking charges – thanks to the YEP.
Leeds Bradford Airport's drop-off zone had traditionally allowed drivers 10 minutes free parking while collecting or depositing passengers.
But a new ruling introduced this week axed that time limit by half – giving motorists just five minutes grace.
After that time they would have to pay 2.50 just to get out of the airport at Yeadon.
Today, however, after the YEP highlighted drivers' concerns, airport managers had a change of heart.
With immediate effect they are restoring the old time limits.
Taxi driver Martyn Johnson, of Yeadon-based SJK Private Hire, had criticized the new limit, saying five minutes were not enough to allow passengers to unload their baggage.
It would especially penalise the elderly and the disabled, he added.
Told of the airport decision to scrap the charges, he said: "That's great news – it's good to hear that common sense has prevailed.
"Thanks to the YEP, too, for highlighting the problems we were having. The publicity seems to have made a real difference."
A spokeswoman for Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA) said bosses had listened to customer feedback.
She told the YEP: "Due to the recent increase in demand for flights from LBIA this summer, our aim is to offer modern facilities which allow quick and easy access to and from the terminal.
"Therefore we have undertaken an analysis over the last week, and listened to the views of our customers.
"Following this constructive feedback we have decided to revert back to the 10 minutes free drop off/pick up period.
"This will take immediate effect and we apologise for any inconvenience caused to our passengers and business partners."
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