Manchester Airport to charge for trolleys..
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Cantona07ParticipantI just recieved an email from Manchester Airport advising that they will charge £1 (non refundable) for the use of a trolley from April 10th 2012.
http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/manweb.nsf/Content/trolleys
Any comments? – I feel this is a total disgrace and no justification against an aged fleet of trolley or what ever reasons given could possible pacify passengers when they roll up to find they must pay.
What a way to treat customers.
15 Feb 2012
at 12:27
Binman62ParticipantSadly someone had to do this I am just surpised it was not BAA. It is something I find utterly infuriating and is common in the USA. Sydney however stopped charging on arrival if I recall correctly and now only on departure.
In part the airlines must take some responsibility for this. This is something that would or should be dicussed at AOC meetings. The Manchester AOC should be standing up for the passenger and this change reflects badly on them and their influence at the airport.
Don’t pay, complain or better still avoid Manchester.
15 Feb 2012
at 12:52
LPPSKrisflyerParticipantBAA are waiting for a slot that takes £2 coins to be developed!
15 Feb 2012
at 15:17
excessbaggageParticipantAccording to the page above the trolleys will be charged at £1, or €2.
I had no idea the £/€ exchange rate had risen risen so much in recent months…
15 Feb 2012
at 15:28
LPPSKrisflyerParticipantBucksnet – you are right and you will be billed per minute of use and also by the weight of the bags on the trolley and a further penalty charge if you do not park it neatly in an approved bay once finished with it. To help keep utilisation up, all but one lift will be disabled in each car park and the only return bay will be on the top floor in the furthest corner from the lift. I’ll stop before I give them any more ideas!
15 Feb 2012
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BucksnetParticipantBecky babes, it was a joke in reply to the £2 coin slot post.
I cannot imagine how the system you describe for car parks would work for individual trolleys. At least a small payment card reader chip could be built into the trolley, and an electronic brake released enabling the trolley to move.
Oh no, now I’ve done it. Someone from BAA is reading this now and is starting to work on a plan.
EDIT: LPPS, I was working on this post when you posted the above. Your idea is a little more complicated, and would require weight sensors and a GPS chip. You’re right, better stop before they get ideas.
15 Feb 2012
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BeckyBoopParticipantDo you guys really carry that much luggage on business trips that you seriously need a trolley? Binman has a family so i can understand why he complains ;o)..lol. Like i said before to most people have baggage with wheels and a retractable handle. I never travel with more than 2 pieces 1 checked and 1 hand luggage (hand bag inc a laptop) if on business xx
15 Feb 2012
at 16:56
DisgustedofSwieqiParticipant“Do you guys really carry that much luggage on business trips that you seriously need a trolley?”
One pair of underpants, one string vest, one shirt, one collar and packet of Daz.
Don’t need a trolley for that.
15 Feb 2012
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