Gatwick Airport News
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.
JetBlue to connect New York to London from this summer
JetBlue will enter the transatlantic market later this year, offering flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and both Gatwick and Heathrow in London.
Radisson signs for new property at Gatwick Airport
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of Radisson Red London Gatwick Airport – located in proximity to the terminal at the second busiest airport in the UK.
Gatwick looks to recovery following £465m loss
Passenger numbers at Gatwick fell 78 per cent in the year to December as the Covid-19 pandemic closed borders around the world. The airport hopes to see a return this year.
Gatwick to introduce drop-off charges next month
Gatwick Airport will introduce a £5 charge for vehicles which drop off passengers directly outside its North Terminal next month. Currently all flights are operating to and from the terminal.