Luton Airport to charge £1 to use trolleys
22.06.08
Luton Airport is to charge passengers £1 to use a luggage trolley, the Mirror reports. But unlike supermarket trolleys, passengers won't get their money back.
The new trolleys are to be introduced on July 26 at the airport, which is used by over 10 million passengers a year. A similar scheme was launched at Bristol airport earlier this year.
The Air Transport Users Council - Britain's air passenger watchdog - attacked the charge. A spokesman told the newspaper: ‘This is ridiculous. Airports and airlines are charging for everything these days. Elderly people might do themselves a nasty injury if they don't want to pay this fee. This is a step too far.’
A Luton airport spokeswoman said: ‘We are bringing in these charges to improve facilities for passengers.’ Bristol airport said: ‘The popularity of wheeled suitcases is reducing the demand for trolleys. Fewer than 5% of passengers now use them.’ At £1 a go, we are not surprised.
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