Emirates has launched its inaugural A380 services from London Gatwick, marking a major milestone in the transformation of the airport into a world-class aviation facility and global gateway to London. The introduction of the iconic A380, which can accommodate over 500 passengers, further strengthens the long-standing relationship between Emirates and the airport, which spans more than 26 years.

As Gatwick unveils a campaign - ‘Gatwick Obviously’ - to step up its case for expansion, emerging findings from new research that will be submitted to the Airports Commission in May show that with a second runway at Gatwick there would be more connections to more destinations than with a third runway at Heathrow.

Global workplace provider Regus has signed an agreement with Gatwick Airport to open a drop-in business lounge and meeting room centre near the South Terminal Arrivals area, in addition to workspace airside next to the departure gates. The new Regus Express facilities offer convenient access for those needing a quiet place to work, hold a meeting or even freshen up with a shower prior to departing or on landing at Gatwick.

An additional ten new and refreshed retail stores have now opened to complete the transformation of the shopping experience at London Gatwick’s South Terminal departure lounge. From Zara and Ted Baker, to Snow+Rock, the new stores have been selected based on passenger feedback for a more premium and stronger mainstream offering of both national and international brands.

London Gatwick Chief Executive Stewart Wingate is visiting Glasgow and Edinburgh this week to promote greater connectivity between Scotland and London and explain how expanding Gatwick can be better for the Scottish economy.

London Gatwick has welcomed the UK government’s announcement it will contribute £50 million of funding to kick-start the redevelopment of Gatwick’s rail station – The Gatwick Gateway. The announcement, made as part of the revised National Infrastructure Plan, recognises Gatwick’s important role in UK aviation and the need to ensure a world-class railway station for both existing and future passengers.