Look, I get it. The drop-off charge feels like a personal insult—like the airport is selling you back the oxygen you breathe. But if you know the tricks, you can turn the tables. Use the free Express Set Down, pay on the app before you leave, or just take the train. You win.
Next time you’re heading to Stansted, remember the 10-minute rule and the fact that £7 is the price of one sad airport coffee. Or just tell your passenger to walk from the free zone. They’ll thank you later—or maybe they’ll curse you as it rains. But hey, that’s a story for another blog post.
