Gatwick Airport welcomed 19.9 million passengers in H1 2024, reflecting a 7.7% rise, propelled by strong short-haul travel despite long-haul struggles.
Despite revenues climbing by 15.3%, passenger numbers are still 10% below pre-pandemic levels, particularly affecting long-haul travel which is down 30%.
CEO Stewart Wingate expressed confidence in reverting long-haul flight slots previously assigned to short-haul as Gatwick expands its Asian network.
The airport is seeking approval for its emergency northern runway, aiming to grow capacity to 75 million annual passengers by late 2030s.
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