#gatwick

#gatwick

According to CNT, Gatwick's main issue is essentially that it punches above its weight. Despite being the second busiest airport in the country, it only has one runway, which means that congestion and bottlenecks are not uncommon. There's pressure to have everything running smoothly, which is basically impossible because one small hiccough can 'ripple quickly across schedules' and cause widespread disruption.

Now, just Delta and Norse Atlantic will operate from there and the reduced number of carriers is expected to have a huge knock-on effect for holidaymakers in south London, Sussex and Kent. Fares at Gatwick are likely to be pushed up, especially around peak periods, last-minute bookings and premium leisure dates. Heathrow, by contrast, will stay highly competitive with BA, American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Delta running New York shuttles.

It appears there are no survivors in the plane crash," regional police chief G.S. Malik told reporters as rescue teams carried out desperate efforts to locate victims.