Gatwick Airport News
Scoot to offer low-cost Thailand flights from Gatwick
Scoot has announced its first UK route. The carrier is set to offer the only low-cost non-stop service between Gatwick and Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok.
Coalition calls for end to airport slot rules suspension
A coalition formed of Gatwick, Belfast International and Edinburgh Airports, as well as Wizz Air, has written to transport secretary, Grant Shapps, urging him to reinstate suspended airport slot rules.
Sustainable aviation fuel used for first time at Gatwick Airport
With the first one departing earlier, a total of 42 easyJet flights operating from Gatwick Airport are to be powered by a 30 per cent Neste My Sustainable Aviation Fuel blend.
Gatwick unveils noise reduction plans if expansion approved
Gatwick is proposing to set a cap (known as an ‘envelope’) on aircraft noise if its northern runway is brought into routine use - with the noise limit tightened further as flight numbers grow.
Emirates to return to Gatwick in December
Emirates will restart flights to London Gatwick Airport from December 10th. The carrier said it was responding to the easing of international travel restrictions.
Travel industry broadly welcomes regulation changes
The travel sector in England has offered a warm welcome to a simplified system of restrictions unveiled by the government, arguing it will begin to rebuild confidence in the sector.
Gatwick hopes to operate second runway by 2029
Gatwick has started a public consultation on plans to bring its existing northern runway into routine use alongside its main runway. The project runs until the end of December.
Gatwick seeks to become two runway airport
Gatwick has announced that a public consultation will start on September 9th on plans to bring its existing northern runway into routine use alongside its main runway.
Butler appointed chief financial officer at Gatwick
Gatwick has announced that Jim Butler will join the board as chief financial officer. His most recent role was as senior vice president – airport operations and cargo for American Airlines.
Gatwick joins calls for removal of test requirements
With over 75 per cent of UK adults double vaccinated, the government needs to take advantage of its world-leading programme, according to officials at Gatwick.
Industry offers broad support to England reopening plans
The hospitality sector has given warm support to a loosening of travel restrictions in England announced by the government. The cruise sector is also set to rebound as international trips restart.
UK travel sector left reeling by Portugal decision
The UK travel sector has reacted with shock and confusion to a decision by the government to remove Portugal from the green list of safe travel destinations.