This week, Gatwick Airport and Swiss International Air Lines celebrated the inaugural flights between London Gatwick and Zurich. The carrier will operate the service six times a week and are timed to connect to dozens of SWISS flights from its Zurich hub.
05 April, 2024
19 March, 2024
Mark Johnston named as new as permanent Chief Operating Officer at London Gatwick
Mark Johnston said: “I am thrilled to be joining the UK’s second busiest airport where we operate the world’s most efficient runway.London Gatwick has exceptional people who work hard every day to deliver a personalised experience, that is easy and efficient for all.It is an incredibly exciting time to be joining London Gatwick and I am thoroughly looking forward to getting started and meeting all the team.”
Stewart Wingate, CEO, London Gatwick, said: “Mark will join London Gatwick with a wealth of experience and a proven track record as a COO. He is ideally placed to oversee the airports operations, strategic partnerships and ensuring a great Gatwick experience for passengers.As we continue to grow, our vision is to be the airport for everyone, whatever your journey, and we are thrilled to have Mark join us at such an exciting time for the airport.I’d like to thank John Higgins for stepping into the role of interim Chief Operating Officer for the last 15 months and leading the operation at an extremely busy time.”
29 February, 2024
London Gatwick cuts its own vehicle (Scope 1) emissions by 90% after swapping diesel for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil
Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil is a sustainable and lower-carbon option to fuel diesel vehicles
All 300 diesel vehicles, 85% of London Gatwick’s fleet, will now be powered by HVO
The swap to HVO is another step towards the airport’s commitment to being net zero for its own Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
17 February, 2024
Gatwick fire service spells out special message.....
George Treadwell, a crew manager at London Gatwick's Fire and Rescue Service enlisted the help of his teammates to spell out a special message to a special passenger on an Emirates Airlines A380 jet.
16 January, 2024
London Gatwick proud to partner with Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology
London Gatwick becomes first international airport to open dedicated electric vehicle charging station - Electric Forecourt
19 December, 2023
More services between Reading and Gatwick Airport as new December timetable kicks in
18 December, 2023
Singapore Airlines to start new London Gatwick service.
13 December, 2023
More changes to Gatwick's expansion plans
Project Change 1: Increase to the design parameters for the North Terminal International Departure Lounge proposed southern extensionProject Change 2: Reduction in the height and change in the purpose of the replacement Central Area Recycling Enclosure (CARE) facilityProject Change 3: Revision to the Surface Water Treatment Works system
10 December, 2023
Proposed project changes to London Gatwick’s Northern Runway plan
Project Change 1: Increase to the design parameters for the North Terminal International Departure Lounge proposed southern extensionProject Change 2: Reduction in the height and change in the purpose of the replacement Central Area Recycling Enclosure (CARE) facilityProject Change 3: Revision to the Surface Water Treatment Works system
09 December, 2023
Gatwick hit with NATS outage
20 November, 2023
WestJet restarting St John's - London Gatwick seasonal route
WestJet Route | Frequency | Start Date | End Date | Departure | Arrival time |
St. John's – London | 3x weekly | May 1, 2024 | October 25, 2024 | 12:15 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. |
London John's | 3x weekly | May 1, 2024 | October 25, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. | 1:15 p.m. |
23 October, 2023
Air travel guidance refreshed to give passengers more clarity on their rights
Updated guidance explains what passengers need to know about their rights and responsibilities when flying.
As millions of people are expected to travel through UK airports over the upcoming half term, the Department for Transport (DfT) has refreshed the newly named Air passenger travel guide, making it even easier for passengers to know their rights and responsibilities when they travel.
Formerly known as the aviation passenger charter, it details what people can expect from airlines, travel agents, tour operators and airports, and what to do if things don’t go to plan.
This includes advice on what to do if flights are cancelled or delayed, if baggage goes missing, and the rights of disabled passengers, as well as guidance on how to complain if passengers feel they have been treated unfairly.
Not only does it help passengers in these stressful situations, the travel guide also provides general advice for all aspects of your journey, such as what to expect at passport control, what you can bring through UK customs and how to manage connecting flights.
It also reminds passengers to regularly check the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FDCO) website for the latest security and safety advice before booking travel, as well as what counts as an extraordinary circumstance when compensation isn’t available.
The advice also makes clear that while security checks are changing over the coming months, they should continue to be prepared to remove electronics and small liquids from their bags when travelling by air.
Aviation Minister Baroness Vere said:
"Whether going on holiday, travelling for business or visiting loved ones, we all want our journeys to be smooth and without any hiccups, which is why the air passenger travel guide is so important.
Having a one-stop shop of information and advice, which is clear and concise, will help improve the overall travel experience and make sure passengers are getting what they deserve."
25 September, 2023
UK's Gatwick limits flights after illnesses cause staff shortages
09 September, 2023
London Gatwick asks for your views on its growth plans
London Gatwick’s application to bring its Northern Runway into routine use, alongside its Main Runway, was accepted for examination by the Planning Inspectorate on 03 August 2023.
Relevant Representations must be made on the Planning Inspectorate's Registration and Relevant Representation Form, which can be found on their website here.
Those who register will be submitting a ‘Relevant Representation’ to become an ‘Interested Party’. They will be kept informed of progress of the examination and will have the opportunity to provide further representations during the examination phase.
The Planning Inspectorate provides further guidance on how to register and make a relevant representation on their website here
By investing in its long-term future, London Gatwick will also enhance the crucial economic role it plays by creating around 14,000 new jobs and injecting £1 billion into the region’s economy every year. This growth would come from increased jobs and activity on the airport site, as well as the wider benefits of tourism, trade, supply chain, and other business opportunities.
Two of the UK's major airports confirm that they have reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac)
26 August, 2023
Two London airports in the worst European flight hubs for delays this month
- Two in five (41%) of London Gatwick outgoing flights are delayed and nearly 1 in 3 (28%) of planes from London Heathrow have arrived late.
- Almost half (49%) of flights from Frankfurt were delayed - the highest figures across the whole of Europe.
- Travel expert shares tips for navigating and keeping stress low during this turbulent summer holiday season.
London Gatwick has seen the second-highest number of delays across the whole of Europe, with over two in five outgoing flights arriving late (41%) at the beginning of August, according to data analysed by flights comparison site, FlightsFinder.
The capital also took another seat on the delays list with London Heathrow being the sixth worst on the continent as a result of almost 1 in 3 (28%) of its outward planes being held up.
Taking the top spot overall though is Frankfurt International Airport, with a whopping half (49%) of flights delayed.
39% of flights were delayed at Charles de Gaulle/Roissy CDG, positioning it in third place, closely followed by Paris Orly in fourth place with 38% delayed and Istanbul Airport in fifth with 33%.
Making up the eight European airports experiencing the most delays at the start of this month are Vienna Int'l and Pôle Caraïbes (PTP), both with 26% of flights delayed.
European airports aren’t the only ones tackling difficulties at the moment though. An average of 30,000 global flights are delayed every single day Forbes reveals - a staggering number considering that this is almost a third of the estimated 100,000 flights each day worldwide.
In fact, flight delays have soared to a 10-year high in 2023 according to Flight Aware.
22 August, 2023
London Gatwick has donated more than two tonnes of toiletries sacrificed at security to a charity tackling hygiene poverty.
Through this partnership with The Hygiene Bank, Gatwick estimates 10 tonnes of aerosols and cosmetics, which would otherwise be waste, will be donated to local communities by the end of 2023.
Through this partnership with The Hygiene Bank, Gatwick estimates 10 tonnes of aerosols and cosmetics, which would otherwise be waste, will be donated to local communities by the end of 2023.