Cardiff Airport parking charges up 25% for those who pre-book
24.01.11
For those who pre-book Cardiff Airport parking, there has been a 25% increase in the cost, the Western Mail reports. The airport responded that gate prices remained at the same rate with just an increase in line with the VAT increase on January 4. It would appear that the airport is in dispute with its pre-booked parking operator and has taken the unusual step of recommending that passengers to turn up on site and pay gate prices and not to pre-book !
An airport spokesman told the newspaper: 'Not having to pre-book car parking will allow passengers greater flexibility. The airport will also guarantee that passengers arriving to the site will have a space available in one of the three onsite airport car parks which are all situated close to the terminal, being more convenient for passengers accessing the main terminal building.'
‘Pre-booking is handled on behalf of Cardiff Airport by various third party companies. Cardiff Airport is reviewing these arrangements at present. We regret any inconvenience that may have been caused to passengers and invite them to contact the airport directly with any queries or concerns.’
The spokesman also responded to the news that its car park is the most expensive NCP airport car park in the UK, saying: ’The NCP website just shows pre-book prices for all of the airport car parks it operates. As already stated, Cardiff Airport is reviewing pre-booking with third party companies but gate prices remain unchanged and in line with other airport gate prices.'
‘A comparison of airport gate prices shows that Cardiff is comparable to other UK airports, including those also managed by NCP. We do not believe the NCP Gatwick and Heathrow car parks to be onsite airport car parks [we agree with this one] so are not comparable to actual onsite car parks but this can be clarified with NCP directly.'
‘It is also important to note that car park products may vary so you are not comparing a like-for-like product, for example our long-stay car parks are either a short walk from the terminal building or a short bus ride of approximately five minutes. Other airports long-stay car parks may be a significant distance from the terminal such as a 15- minutes bus ride and cars may be moved during the duration of the stay.’
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