Gatwick Airport News
Faroe Islands to get new London flight this summer
Atlantic Airways has announced it will be launching a new direct flight from London Gatwick to Vágar Airport in the Faroe Islands from June 23rd.
Long-haul growth drives up revenue at Gatwick
Gatwick Airport welcomed 26.6 million passengers in the six months to the end of September, an increase of 0.2 per cent on last year. Revenue was up 5.6 per cent, to £541 million, resulting in an EBITDA increase of 7.9 per cent to £351 million.
Gatwick boosts Shanghai connections with new Air China flight
Gatwick has been unveiled as the European airport with the fastest growing number of passenger seats to Shanghai, China. This exciting new growth is thanks to a brand-new Air China service which flies directly to the city.
Gatwick to trial speedy boarding techniques to cut waiting times
London Gatwick is trialling a new boarding technique in a bid to avoid queues and congestion at gates. During the two-month trial, large digital screens and staff will be placed at Gate 101 to show passengers the order to board.
Vodaphone brings 5G technology to Gatwick Airport
Passengers at Gatwick Airport can now experience the faster speeds and greater reliability of 5G thanks to Vodafone. This means they can enjoy gaming on the go or quickly download a film or TV box set or transfer large work documents before they catch a flight.
Breaking Travel News interview: Rohit Ramachandran, chief executive, Jazeera Airways
Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways is preparing for something of an aviation milestone next month, with the carrier set to launch the first low-cost, long-haul flights between the Middle East and the United Kingdom. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole catches up with chief executive Rohit Ramachandran to find out more
Gatwick takes next steps in northern runway plan
Gatwick has formally started the process to bring its existing northern runway into routine use. The airport has submitted a notice to the planning inspectorate of its intention to prepare an application for development consent.
Gatwick unveils plan for North Terminal expansion
Gatwick has published a new five-year capital investment programme which highlights more investment in automation and technology as an enabler of sustainable growth.
Gatwick security staff strike suspended
Strikes by security workers at Gatwick airport have been suspended after an improved pay offer was made. The 130 members of Unite who are employed by ICTS (UK) to scan passengers’ luggage for explosive materials and other dangerous and prohibited materials, were due to stage a 48-hour strike from Saturday morning.
Jazeera Airways to launch first Kuwait-UK connection in half a century
Jazeera Airways will start flying to Kuwait from London Gatwick on October 27th. The carrier will be utilising a new A320neo aircraft, with daily flights. This will be the first new service from the UK to Kuwait in 55 years.
London Gatwick opens new domestic arrivals route
London Gatwick has opened a new arrivals facility for domestic travellers from other parts of the UK and Republic of Ireland. It is hoped the facility will provide a faster and more convenient exit from the aircraft through a new dedicated arrivals route.
London Gatwick reports strong passenger numbers for early 2019
London Gatwick has achieved its busiest-ever start to a financial year, as passenger numbers grew by 1.7 per cent in quarter one compared to 2018. In total some 12.5 million passengers travelled through the airport in the first three months.