Gatwick Airport's Price Hike: A Parking Predicament?

Gatwick Airport, the single busiest runway hub in Europe, is planning a bold move—hiking car drop-off and parking charges. Why, you ask? To appease the Planning Inspectorate and secure approval for a second runway. Their aim is to get 54% of travelers on public transport, up from 45%. Chief Executive Stewart Wingate sees higher fees as a nudge for passengers to consider trains over their cars. It's a strategic gamble to ease congestion. Sound ingenious or ridiculous? Time will tell if these steep fees solve or exacerbate the travel conundrum around Gatwick.