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Children being traumatised at Gatwick deportation centre, finds watchdog

Children in the Gatwick Airport deportation centre face trauma due to their parents' distress and the Home Office's lengthy decision-making process.

Man charged with sexually assaulted woman on flight to Gatwick

A 65-year-old man has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman on a flight to Gatwick Airport.

Squirrels wreak havoc onboard Gatwick train causing cancellation

Squirrels caused chaos on a train, leading to its cancellation and risking passengers' travel plans to Gatwick Airport.

No compensation for British Airways passengers on diverted 'Stanley Johnson flight'

Cancellation of flight to Gatwick after diversion left passengers disappointed, with many feeling they deserved compensation.
#air-traffic-control

Why is Michael O'Leary telling Nats to replace its chief with 'someone competent?'

O'Leary demands accountability from Nats after multiple flight disruptions at Gatwick, suggesting leadership change is necessary for better air traffic control.

Gatwick ranked worst airport in UK for flight issues with average delay of 27 minutes

Gatwick Airport had the worst flight delays in the UK in 2023, averaging nearly 27 minutes behind schedule due to air traffic control shortages.

Gatwick passengers hit by delays after air traffic control outage at airport

Passengers at Gatwick airport experienced delays after an air traffic control outage
The outage was caused by a problem with the local NATS system

Why is Michael O'Leary telling Nats to replace its chief with 'someone competent?'

O'Leary demands accountability from Nats after multiple flight disruptions at Gatwick, suggesting leadership change is necessary for better air traffic control.

Gatwick ranked worst airport in UK for flight issues with average delay of 27 minutes

Gatwick Airport had the worst flight delays in the UK in 2023, averaging nearly 27 minutes behind schedule due to air traffic control shortages.

Gatwick passengers hit by delays after air traffic control outage at airport

Passengers at Gatwick airport experienced delays after an air traffic control outage
The outage was caused by a problem with the local NATS system
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Gatwick sees 7.7% passenger increase as short-haul demand surges

Gatwick Airport saw 19.9 million passengers in the first half of 2024, a 7.7% increase, driven mainly by short-haul travel.

Gatwick boss hopes and expects' ministers will back second runway

Gatwick Airport seeks government support for a second runway to enhance capacity more quickly than Heathrow's proposals.

Second day of Gatwick chaos as terminal fire alarm sparks evacuation

Chaos erupted in Gatwick Airport due to a fire alarm, causing mass evacuation and flight delays.
#train-delays

London travel news LIVE: Disruption to trains to Gatwick Airport over 'defective track'

Trains to Gatwick Airport delayed due to track issue
Multiple train services impacted in London due to various issues

London travel news LIVE: Gatwick trains suspended after person hit by train as Jubilee Line suffers points fault

Services to and from Gatwick have been suspended after a person was hit by a train between the airport and Three Bridges.
Trains to Stansted Airport were also being severely disrupted due to a signalling fault.

London travel news LIVE: Disruption to trains to Gatwick Airport over 'defective track'

Trains to Gatwick Airport delayed due to track issue
Multiple train services impacted in London due to various issues

London travel news LIVE: Gatwick trains suspended after person hit by train as Jubilee Line suffers points fault

Services to and from Gatwick have been suspended after a person was hit by a train between the airport and Three Bridges.
Trains to Stansted Airport were also being severely disrupted due to a signalling fault.
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South London man who stole wallet at Gatwick Airport jailed

Lloyd Edwards stole a wallet from a shop at Gatwick Airport and went on a spending spree.
He was sentenced to eight months in prison for burglary of a commercial premises.

UK home secretary apologises over unlawful detention of Bahraini activist

Human rights activist detained unlawfully at Gatwick airport receives compensation and apology from UK government.
The activist, Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei, was stopped by UK Border Force officials after returning from a UN meeting in Switzerland.
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from www.standard.co.uk
9 months ago

What are London airports' baggage rules? Scrapping of 100ml limit ban prolonged by scanner delays

Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester airports will miss the deadline to install advanced security cameras to end the 100ml limit on liquids in carry-on baggage.
London City Airport has already installed 3D scanners, allowing passengers to bring up to two liters of liquids.
The proposed deadline for the rollout of high-tech scanners in the rest of the UK's major airports is June 2024.
from www.bbc.com
4 months ago

Drivers warned to plan ahead of M25 closure

Drivers warned of M25 closure between junctions 10 and 11 in Surrey to install new bridge, impacting Heathrow and Gatwick travelers.

What are London airports' baggage rules? Scrapping of 100ml limit ban prolonged by scanner delays

Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester airports will miss the deadline to install advanced security cameras to end the 100ml limit on liquids in carry-on baggage.
London City Airport has already installed 3D scanners, allowing passengers to bring up to two liters of liquids.
The proposed deadline for the rollout of high-tech scanners in the rest of the UK's major airports is June 2024.

Drivers warned to plan ahead of M25 closure

Drivers warned of M25 closure between junctions 10 and 11 in Surrey to install new bridge, impacting Heathrow and Gatwick travelers.
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London's weekly railway news

London Underground workers may go on strike over pay.
The Elizabeth line carried over 17 million passengers in a month for the first time.
Gatwick Airport has opened a revamped railway station.

Gatwick Airport Has Just Revealed 14 Brand New Flight Routes - And They'll Be Ready In Time For The Summer Holidays

Gatwick Airport unveiled 14 new routes this summer, enhancing its offerings with direct flights to various destinations worldwide.
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