Airports profit in currency rip‑off.
Passengers pay as bureaux de change rents soar
Airport profits from bureaux de change have risen to more than £100 million while exchange rates have tumbled below one euro to the pound, an investigation has found. Passengers at British airports get worse rates than those at European hubs as Heathrow and Gatwick drive up rents. The Times. I have long found that FairFx gives a really good deal. Order one of their currency cards for free online. On just one trip - you will save a decent amount. Travel aboard regularly as I do and you will save a great deal.
