I wonder if a drive by pickup is possible nowadays at Sydney Airport? Ever since the airport has been privatised and owned by Australian stock exchange listed Maquarie Airports (MAP), the airport has made changes to ensure its commercial viability. I remember the old days when you can walk from the customs departure area without having to be forced to walk through the duty free shop. Another major change is the Sydney airport parking. Even if you are picking up someone and staying under half an hour you are still slapped with a $7 fee. The old days with the free pickup zone is over - with the airport changing regulations back in 2006. You simply can't pickup someone at the Sydney airport T1 terminal without having to pay for parking... or can you?
Another alternative is to arrange a drive by pickup at the Sydney International airport departure level. The strategy of the game is this: you wait for your friend at a local airport, or at the nearby Krisy Kreme or McDonald's branch near the Domestic terminal. You wait for a call from your friend telling you that they are there waiting for the drive by pickup. Although nowadays you need to watch out for the "officers" who lay waiting to hand you a parking infringement notice if you attempt to do this: since there are signs posted everywhere that pickups are not allowed. The amusing thing is that there is an "NRMA member pickup" sign towards the start of the ramp. Similar tactic can be employed at the Melbourne Airport: park at the nearby Westfield Shopping Centre and wait for the pickup call.













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