Editorial standards
Trust is our only currency. Airport travel costs are notoriously opaque, so our editorial guidelines are built entirely around transparency and verification.
We do not rely on third-party blogs or outdated forums. Every baseline fee, penalty charge, and drop-off rule listed on AirportCosts is sourced directly from the official airport authority or the primary transport operator (e.g., TfL, National Rail). We monitor these primary sources for updates.
Travel involves variables like surge pricing, dynamic rail fares, and heavy traffic. We clearly label our data: "Fixed Fees" (like the £10 Stansted drop-off) are presented as absolute facts. "Journey Costs" (like an Uber or Private Hire estimate) are explicitly labelled as seed estimates to help you benchmark, not as guaranteed live quotes.
When an airport increases a fee—such as Heathrow raising its drop-off charge—we update our database. We aim to maintain a log of major pricing shifts so travellers can see historical context and prepare for future hikes.
