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Britons stranded abroad have been granted a reprieve from some of their worries, after the British Airports Authority (BAA) promised to waive all overstay fees for passengers parked at its six airports. The guarantee applies to customers who have had their travel plans disrupted by the Eyjafjoll volcano, if they can provide their original receipts.
The Association of British Travel Agents hopes to have all stranded passengers home by the end of this week, meaning that many people will have spent two weeks away from their homes, jobs, or even their families. It might sound delightful, having an extra few days off work, but the financial cost of an extended holiday is likely to be enormous.
Passengers who parked their car at Heathrow, Stansted, Southampton, Glasgow, Edinburgh, or Aberdeen airports will not be charged a penny beyond their original fee. The offer applies to long- and short-stay customers, and those holding SuperSaver passes, which are usually exempt from compassionate gestures.
Gatwick and Luton airports have also pledged to be lenient with regard to parking fees, but Liverpool intends to keep its overstay charge, albeit at a much-reduced price of £7, down from £27. Robin Tudor, a spokesperson for the airport, pointed to the costs of running the car park as an incentive to keep prices high.
“We still have to pay for things like heating, lighting and staff in the car parks, and we cannot do that for nothing.” Merseyside passengers who have been stranded since flight restrictions began on the 15th April could face a penalty fee of up to £100, depending on the day that they return to the northwest.
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