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Storm Boelo forces Ryanair flight for Bristol to divert almost 1,000 miles to Spain

Conditions on the ground were reported to be ‘far from forgiving’

The Independent UK · 13h ago

All the Heathrow and Gatwick flights cancelled as Storm Boelo continues to hit travel

A handful of London flights are cancelled on Monday as Storm Boelo continues to impact schedules

Evening Standard · Oct 25

Ryanair and easyJet announce new flight routes for next summer – here’s the full list

Ryanair and easyJet have announced new flight routes for next summer, expanding connections between UK airports and popular holiday destinations. EasyJet has launched 18 new routes from 10 UK airports, including six new services to Spain and its first-ever flights to Girona. Meanwhile, Ryanair has released the first of its…

The Independent UK · Oct 19

UK pilot spots mysterious 'flying saucer' just 100 feet from passenger plane near Gatwick Airport; officials say the near miss reduced the aircraft's safety

A commercial airline pilot in the UK reported seeing a mysterious disc-shaped object pass alarmingly close to a passenger aircraft while approaching London Gatwick Airport, triggering an official aviation safety investigation. The incident took place on 29 April 2026 but only came to wider public attention after the UK Airprox…

The Times of India · Aug 4

UK Air Safety Board Says 'Flying Saucer' Sighting Near Gatwick Posed a Risk to Passenger Jet

A UK air safety investigation has found that an unidentified object described as a 'flying saucer' came dangerously close to a passenger jet approaching London Gatwick Airport.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

'Flying Saucer' Zooms Within Feet of Airbus Passenger Jet Coming In to Land at London Gatwick

UK air safety investigators have logged a series of near‑misses involving airliners and mysterious aerial objects, including a 'flying saucer' that passed within a few hundred feet of an Airbus approaching Gatwick.

International Business Times UK · Aug 2

Gatwick Airport chaos as water supply outage hits terminals sparking long queues and leaving toilets unflushable

Water supply has finally returned to Gatwick Airport after an outage lasting over eight hours

Evening Standard · Jul 26

Thousands of Gatwick passengers stranded after sinkholes found on South London rail bridge

All rail lines between Purley and East Croydon were immediately shut down to protect passengers

Evening Standard · Jun 14

Trains from London Victoria to Gatwick to double as railway nationalised

Gatwick Express services will increase this summer and double by the end of the year

Evening Standard · May 31

300,000 new work placements pledged ‘to help young people build lasting careers’

The opportunities are said to be backed by some of Britain’s biggest employers, including Manchester and Gatwick airports.

Evening Standard · May 28