Gatwick Airport News
Qatar Airways launches Gatwick Airport connection
Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha touched down today at London Gatwick Airport, where it was welcomed with a celebratory water salute.
Gatwick to launch new biometrics trial alongside easyJet
Gatwick Airport has today announced the UK’s first trial of end-to-end biometrics - where personal data collected at the airport’s self-service bag drops will be recognised by new automated self-boarding gates - simplifying and speeding up the process for passengers and reducing the risk of human error.
Hundreds of jobs available at Gatwick as summer approaches
London Gatwick has announced vacancies for more than 1,200 retail, restaurant, check-in desk assistance and luggage handling roles, further demonstrating the airport’s commitment to boosting employment in the local community.
Gatwick to trial autonomous vehicles on airfield
Gatwick’s 300 airside vehicles are stationary 90 per cent of the time – as staff attend to aircraft and passengers – but a trial of electric-powered autonomous vehicles will soon see workers shuttled between popular locations on the airfield when it starts later this summer.
Thomas Cook Airlines expands Gatwick presence
Thomas Cook Airlines has announced it will base an additional Airbus A321 aircraft at Gatwick Airport from May 2018, adding 140,000 seats per year from the sought-after London airport.
New directors for Gatwick executive management board
London Gatwick has announced Lesley Hall has been appointed to the position of environment, health, and safety director, while Bronwen Jones has been promoted to development director.
Gatwick sees strong start to 2018 with record January figures
London Gatwick has experienced the busiest January in its history, with 2.8 million passengers travelling through the airport, an increase of 1.4 per cent year-on-year.
Busiest ever year for London Gatwick Airport
London Gatwick ended 2017 with its busiest December on record, as 3.2 million passengers travelled through the airport during the festive month, an increase of 1.5 per cent year-on-year. A total of 45.6 million passengers used the airport in 2017, up 5.2 per cent on 2016.
Monarch slot deal sees British Airways offer biggest Gatwick season in a decade
British Airways stepping its operations at Gatwick, with summer 2018 is set to see the airline’s biggest schedule there in almost a decade. In summer 2017 the airline operated around 1,000 flights a week at its peak.
Gatwick reports busiest-ever November passenger figures
London Gatwick has achieved its busiest-ever November as 2.9 million passengers travelled through the airport last month, bringing Gatwick to 45.5 million annual passengers.
Gatwick launches new app to travellers
Gatwick has launched a new app offering passengers personalised flight alerts, real-time queue updates for check-in and security, intuitive navigation using beacon technology, and shopping, restaurant, and airport offers.
Bechtel appointed for major Gatwick redevelopment project
Gatwick has announced the appointment of Bechtel to deliver the airport’s largest single investment as part of its continued commitment to transform and grow sustainably.