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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.
easyJet plans Gatwick expansion for summer 2021
In expectation of a rapid return to flying once restrictions are eased, the airline will base four more aircraft at the airport, taking its fleet up to a record 71 aircraft by next summer.
SunExpress to launch new Gatwick connection
Starting on March 28th, SunExpress will launch three weekly flights between London Gatwick and Antalya, offering passengers an ideal destination for the Easter holiday period.
Gatwick hoping for festive boost as Christmas getaway begins
The airport is expecting to see a significant increase in passengers travelling over the Christmas period, with up to 200 flights a day forecast to operate to and from the London airport.
Qatar Airways returns to Gatwick Airport
The airline has also scheduled four daily flights from London Heathrow, three daily flights from Manchester and three weekly flights from Edinburgh throughout December.
New Covid-19 testing facility opens at Gatwick Airport
Gatwick Airport and ExpressTest have welcomed the opening of a new Covid-19 screening centre. The site will offer a fast and accurate and lab-analysed PCR swab test.
Dunn steps down from chief financial role at Gatwick
Gatwick chief financial officer, Nick Dunn, has stepped down from the role in order to take up a new career opportunity with alternative digital infrastructure provider CityFibre.
Wizz Air launches new base at London Gatwick
With the inaugural flights to Athens and Naples, today marks the official opening of the new base, which is one of three in the UK for the, alongside London Luton and Doncaster Sheffield.
Gatwick to charge for curbside drop-off
Gatwick will introduce a charge for vehicles using the forecourt to drop off passengers from next year. The revenue raised will help the airport continue its recovery from the Covid-19 crisis.