Commenting on the news that Edinburgh Airport is going to introduce a charge for motorists wishing to drop off or collect at the main terminal entrance, Margaret Smith MSP for Edinburgh West said: “I am very concerned about the proposed measures. It seems to me an unnecessary and unfair charge.

“Any reduced access to drop off and collection points near the terminal building will have a significant impact on disabled and older passengers who may well struggle with the reduced accessibility.

“I have raised my concerns with management at Edinburgh Airport and will continue to press for the charges not to be introduced.”