Caught out by a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment! Eric Moffatt thought he was in the clear after dropping off his family at Manchester Airport, but 18 extra seconds cost him a whopping £25. 🚗💸
Eric, 66, accompanied his daughter and granddaughter to the airport before they jetted off to Dubai. After a quick trip to the loo, thanks to a medical condition, he returned to his car, thinking he had left within the 10-minute free period. Imagine his surprise when he discovered the charge upon checking online!
Parking spots at Terminal 2 allow for a quick 10-minute stop at £6.40, with any extra seconds pushing the fee to £25. Eric ended up clocking 10 minutes and 18 seconds – just enough to trigger the higher charge. 😮
“At first, I couldn’t believe it,” Eric said, shaking his head over what he sees as an unfair system. “I’ve been hit with a penalty for just 18 seconds over. It really doesn’t feel fair when you’re battling a medical issue on top.”
Manchester Airport insists these fees help keep traffic moving smoothly, ensuring spaces are quick to access even during peak times. They do offer a free drop-off point a short shuttle ride away, but for those in a hurry, that could be a challenge.
Would you challenge the charge or chalk it up to experience? Let us know your thoughts! ✈️🔁🏷️