Changelog & Quality Audit

Fare Updates & Editorial Changelog

Airport transport pricing across London changes with operator tariffs, seasonal adjustments and mayoral decisions. This public log records every factual update, first-hand verification and methodology review carried out across the site.

21 September 2026: Striking-Distance Fare Reviews & Snippet Accuracy

Audited and verified live pricing across the three main airport rail and coach corridors. Heathrow Express walk-up single confirmed at £26 (down to £10 for 30+ day advance). Gatwick Express (£21.90) compared against Thameslink (£13.70 peak / £9.50 off-peak to London Bridge). Stansted Express standard single confirmed at £23 vs National Express advance coaches from £10. Both-ways route guidance and return-leg terminal instructions added for Watford, St Albans and Slough.

18 September 2026: First-Hand Photographic Inspection at Terminal 2

Conducted on-site inspection of Heathrow Terminal 2 passenger arrivals concourse and vehicle forecourt. Added first-hand photo evidence and updated guidance confirming that vehicle forecourts are strictly for drop-off only, with waiting prohibited and passenger pickups requiring short-stay parking.

14 September 2026: London Airport Luggage Storage Guide Published

Published comprehensive price and operational guide for left luggage facilities across London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton. Verified rates against Excess Baggage Company and official airport terminal desk tariffs.

7 September 2026: Piccadilly Line Zone 1 Peak Rule Clarification

Corrected Piccadilly line pricing guidance following TfL fare rules clarification: any Tube journey between Heathrow Airport (Zone 6) and Zone 1 is charged at the peak rate of £5.90 at all times, including off-peak hours and weekends.

29 August 2026: Drop-Off Fee Benchmark & Open Data Release

Published open CSV and JSON datasets benchmarking terminal forecourt drop-off charges across all 6 London airports (Heathrow £7, Gatwick £6, Stansted £7, Luton £7, London City £7, Southend £5). Verified Blue Badge exemption windows and official APCOA autopay deadlines.

1 March 2026: Elizabeth Line Fare Restructuring (TfL MD3464)

Updated all Heathrow rail comparison models following the implementation of Greater London Authority Mayoral Decision MD3464. Off-peak Elizabeth line fares to Zone 1 were eliminated, establishing a flat £15.50 fare at all times (£14.60 to Paddington).

Ongoing Review Cadence & Correction Protocol

AirportCosts checks operator tariff schedules quarterly and immediately upon public fare announcements by TfL, National Rail or airport authorities. Readers, drivers and operators can submit verified fare changes to info@airportcosts.com with supporting documentation.