What is hacking you off today?

[Fred]

The long stay is still free drop off up to 15 minutes......well it was a couple of weeks ago

No longer the case. Theiving bar stewards.

 

[ESG]

The long stay is still free drop off up to 15 minutes......well it was a couple of weeks ago

Apologies @Jassyfa2 the robbing b******s have removed it

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

I'm interested in this as I drop off or pick up friends there. So looking on their site, it still says this,

Why Choose A London Southend Airport Long Stay Car Park​

Southend airport flies to a variety of destinations, many of which are favourites for tourists. The carriers fly to popular destinations such as Alicante. Amsterdam, Barcelona and Malta, which makes Southend airport a hotbed for tourist flights and long holidays abroad. If this is the case for you, you might need to look into London Southend airport long stay parking options. In the Southend airport long stay car park 3, you can pick up or drop off for free for 15 minutes. In addition to this, motorcycles can park for free. Plus, it’s only a 5-minute walk from the terminal. So for the budget conscious, Southend airport parking long stay 3 is a great option.

Surely this should have been updated if they've changed the free 15 minutes?

 

[Supershrimper]

Probably best to drop off in McDonalds car park and walk the 1/3 of a mile.

Easier walk when its not raining granted but its only a 5 minute (if that) walk from there

 

[ESG]

Probably best to drop off in McDonalds car park and walk the 1/3 of a mile.

Easier walk when its not raining granted but its only a 5 minute (if that) walk from there

Exactly.......not the end of the world it's only an extra 100 yards.

 

[GBJ]

Probably best to drop off in McDonalds car park and walk the 1/3 of a mile.

Easier walk when its not raining granted but its only a 5 minute (if that) walk from there

When I picked my missus (and her mum) up from the airport last year, I parked in the retail park and made them walk round to me.

To pass the time whilst I waited, I went into pets at home and got my dog some new squeaky toys.

Guess which one was more pleased to see me that day?

 

[Napster]

When I picked my missus (and her mum) up from the airport last year, I parked in the retail park and made them walk round to me.

To pass the time whilst I waited, I went into pets at home and got my dog some new squeaky toys.

Guess which one was more pleased to see me that day?

her mum? Naughty.

 

[Firestorm]

I've just seen the outrage about Kneecap. I didn't quite get what you were talking about, but now do.
Video footage appeared to show a member of the group saying at a 2023 gig: “The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.” Footage from another date last year appeared to show one of the band shouting: “Up Hamas, up Hezbollah” – groups that are banned and defined as terrorist organisations in the UK.
So after that, yes, I will definitely not be watching Kneecap anywhere.

The specials had a hit with Free Nelson Mandela , who was a terrorist according to the UK PM at the time and his name wasn’t removed from US terrorist lists until just a few days before his 90th birthday in 2013. Should they have been banned ?

 

[Southminster Shrimper]

When I picked my missus (and her mum) up from the airport last year, I parked in the retail park and made them walk round to me.

To pass the time whilst I waited, I went into pets at home and got my dog some new squeaky toys.

Guess which one was more pleased to see me that day?

Really not a nice way to talk about your missus.

 

[Jassyfa2]

Probably best to drop off in McDonalds car park and walk the 1/3 of a mile.

Easier walk when its not raining granted but its only a 5 minute (if that) walk from there

When you are a taxi driver and you are dropping people off with mobility issues McDonalds car park isn’t going to cut it.
The short stay car park goes up in price after 5 minutes, hardly enough time to unload cases and get paid by card payments and help the impaired or disabled passengers out of your taxi.

 

[Mad Cyril]

Trip to Basildon A+E. Staff were top notch and I managed to see a specialist thanks to my wife.

What wasn’t so great was the shirtless thug covered in Union and St George’s flag tattoos being abusive to staff and patients and having to be cautioned by security several times.

 

[BALDY]

The specials had a hit with Free Nelson Mandela , who was a terrorist according to the UK PM at the time and his name wasn’t removed from US terrorist lists until just a few days before his 90th birthday in 2013. Should they have been banned ?

Yes as did not like The Specials!

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

An Airport that has more flights now than ever, using the go greener excuse to rinse more money out of people.

Change - Free drop-off parking has been scrapped by airport bosses (Image: Google Maps/Canva)
By George Pizani. Trainee Reporter.

FREE drop-off parking has been scrapped at Southend Airport as bosses seek to promote train and bus travel.

The airport had previously offered 15 minutes free drop-off parking in its long stay car park, but this was ended on Tuesday.

While a Southend Airport spokesperson has said the change is part of moving towards a sustainable long-term vision, residents have reacted with disappointment and frustration.

Paul Clubb owns airport transfer firm, An Executive Buzz, and said the change will not affect his service, he is confused about the reasons for the removal of free drop-off parking.

“Whilst this does not directly affect me as I drop my customers at the drop off area and have to pay for it, this does come as a surprise.

“Given that even Heathrow has a free drop off area and City Airport doesn’t have any charge at all to drop off at the terminal I don’t understand why they have done it.

Parking - Free drop-off parking has been ended at Southend Airport (Image: George Pizani)
“Although it’s not a massive charge it is the principle that I think people are disappointed in.”

Whereas those dropping off friends and family at Southend Airport had previously been allowed 15 minutes to park and say goodbye to passengers without paying, it now costs £7 for up to five minutes of parking.

The change came into effect on July 1, with residents noticing airport signage directing drivers to free drop-off parking has now been taped over.

A spokesperson for Southend Airport said: “We continuously review our facilities and services to ensure the best possible experience for all passengers.

“As part of this, we are committed to encouraging the use of our excellent transport links to access the airport. Our on-site train station – just 53 minutes from London Liverpool Street and 42 minutes from Stratford Station – offers fast, direct connectivity to central London and beyond, providing a convenient and sustainable alternative to car travel.

“Using the train or bus typically means just two journeys – one to the airport and one back home – compared to four separate journeys when being dropped off and picked up by car.

“Encouraging greater use of public transport helps reduce overall traffic, emissions and local congestion, which is an important part of our long-term vision.”

 

[Jassyfa2]

Got to get to Southend Airport for an early morning flight, or your return journey has been delayed, good luck getting a bus or train.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Got to get to Southend Airport for an early morning flight, or your return journey has been delayed, good luck getting a bus or train.

Also some people are pointing out in the echo comments that not everyone lives near a bus stop applicable, or that train line. Another made a good point about luggage. Some will have heavy luggage/suitcases. So it's difficult walking to a bus stop with luggage, then travelling with your luggage. Another said some suitcases aren't designed for pavement travel. So this will not get the airport passengers onto public transport. Another mentioned the weather, especially winter. As someone said, everyone will now get picked up and dropped off at the retail park. So it will be the same amount of cars coming in. All they've done is alienate the public.

 

[RHB]

Cooked a beef stroganoff that came from Cook shop in Leigh tonight. Dead easy, stick it in the oven for 45 mins take it out and serve. This assumes it doesn't slide off the baking tray when it comes out of the oven and burst the film on top of the container to spatter all over the lowered oven door. Several harsh words were said!

 

[Jassyfa2]

Also some people are pointing out in the echo comments that not everyone lives near a bus stop applicable, or that train line. Another made a good point about luggage. Some will have heavy luggage/suitcases. So it's difficult walking to a bus stop with luggage, then travelling with your luggage. Another said some suitcases aren't designed for pavement travel. So this will not get the airport passengers onto public transport. Another mentioned the weather, especially winter. As someone said, everyone will now get picked up and dropped off at the retail park. So it will be the same amount of cars coming in. All they've done is alienate the public.

How long before the retail park car park becomes a paying car park?

 

[RHB]

How long before the retail park car park becomes a paying car park?

Highly unlikely I would think when you look at the retailers that occupy that site. The regulars at B&M would be most affronted.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Yeah, it's not going to happen, it will kill trade. Home Bargains is a great store, and does really well over there. But it would probably half their customers, if it was pay for parking.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Yes as did not like The Specials!

I did.