I thought you may find this useful for your drivers (wives/husbands?).

"T5 Short Term Car Park - ‘Fast Track’ open for free morning drop off.

To ensure customers are able to drop off with ease and allow traffic flows to settle on the Terminal 5 Departures forecourt BA & BAA have put in special arrangements for the next six months.

‘Fast Track’ in Terminal 5’s short term car park will be open for free drop off from 04.30 am till 08.30 am every morning. Simply take a ticket when entering ‘Fast Track’ drive in and drop off. Leave the car park within 15 minutes of entering and you will be allowed to exit for free"