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Gatwick airport profits fall as passenger numbers drop

A £2.2 billion expansion will see the airport move its emergency runway 12 metres north to accommodate around 100,000 more flights a year

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Gatwick profits fall as Iran war sees passenger numbers drop

The West Sussex airport said 19.1 million passengers travelled through the airport over the first half, down 4.7% compared with a year earlier.

Evening Standard · Aug 26

Inquest hears mystery of unidentified man found dead in Gatwick plane landing gear

It is believed the man died from a cardiac arrest

The Independent UK · Aug 25

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Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fire at car park used by Gatwick passengers

Blaze near Crawley destroyed 140 vehicles, damaged nearby businesses and led to power cuts on Saturday night

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

Gatwick claims Heathrow’s third runway plans leave local households out of pocket

‘The comparison isn’t like-for-like’, a Heathrow spokesperson countered

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Aviation is primarily a leisure industry – it’s not vital to the UK economy

Letter: Gatwick’s second runway is guaranteed to be a dangerous mistake, writes Roger Haydon

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9

Heathrow Pilot Reports 'Definite Risk of Collision' as UFO Drone Buzzes Jet Close Enough To See Props

Recent drone sightings at Heathrow and Gatwick airports highlight ongoing safety concerns, with investigators noting a significant risk of collision in one incident.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5

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Honeymoon disaster after groom bumped off easyJet flight and left stranded at Gatwick

The couple discovered they would not be boarding just hours before the scheduled flight

Evening Standard · Aug 4

Gatwick second runway expansion set to begin after court ruling

The Court of Appeal dismissed a bid by campaigners to challenge a High Court ruling in June that the scheme could proceed.

Evening Standard · Aug 4

Gatwick airport to open second runway after legal challenge fails

£2.2bn project will allow about 100,000 more flights a year to use Britain’s second busiest airport

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

Gatwick Airport expansion moves one step closer as second runway challenge fails

The £2.2 billion expansion was approved by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander in September 2025

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Gatwick Airport to open second runway as Government wins legal challenge

The £2.2 billion expansion will see the London airport move its emergency runway 12 metres north to accommodate around 100,000 more flights a year

Evening Standard · Aug 4

London Gatwick responds after reports of fuel shortage sparked disruption concerns

Airlines were warned of a fuel shortage at Gatwick airport, but the issue has since been resolved

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Warning major London airport ‘running out of fuel’ sparking fears of summer holiday disruption

Pilots have been advised to stock up on fuel at other airports where possible

Evening Standard · Aug 2

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The Independent UK · Jul 30

London Gatwick becomes first UK airport to offer robotic parking. Here’s how it works

The aviation hub said that the process will cut down the time it takes to drop off a car

Evening Standard · Jul 26

Water supply outage leaves Gatwick passengers with no working toilets

SES Water confirmed there were interruptions to the supply in parts of Kent and Sussex.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26

Water supply restored to Gatwick airport after hours without working toilets

Airport’s bars and restaurants were also unable to serve drinks to passengers because of lack of running water

International Business Times UK · Jul 16

Why Nine Passenger Planes Declared Fuel Emergencies After One Aircraft Brought Gatwick to a Standstill

A technical fault at Gatwick Airport caused nine jets to declare fuel emergencies, leading to flight diversions and delays. The incident highlights the impact of disruptions at busy single-runway airports.

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The Independent UK · Jul 15

Why flights were diverted amid chaos at Gatwick airport

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The Independent UK · Jul 15

Gatwick airport chaos as nine flights emit emergency signals after runway blocked

Squawk 7700 codes were sent out by the aircraft in the early hours of Wednesday

The Times of India · Jul 15

Travel chaos at London's Gatwick Airport: 9 flights declare emergency after sudden runway closure

At least nine flights bound for London Gatwick declared emergencies after a British Airways aircraft came to a halt on the airport's runway following its landing early on Thursday, triggering widespread disruption.

Evening Standard · Jul 15

Gatwick Airport chaos as flights declare emergency and diverted after sudden runway closure

Flights to London Gatwick were diverted across the UK after incident, disrupting hundreds of passengers

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

Gatwick Airport Crisis Revives Memories of Europe's Russian GPS Jamming Scare

Gatwick Airport faced chaos as a British Airways plane blocked the runway, causing nine planes to issue emergency codes and divert due to fuel shortages. The incident recalls past GPS disruptions.

The Independent UK · Jun 27

Hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights delayed as thunderstorms hit UK

Disruption could continue into Sunday as thunderstorms impact flights

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27

Thunderstorms disrupt Gatwick and Heathrow as hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled

Passengers report being stuck on grounded planes in sweltering conditions as severe weather causes travel disruption across Europe

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