gatwick airport news stories
Gatwick Airport has had two terminals - the north terminal and the south terminal - but only has one runway. It is the busiest single runway airport in the world, the second busiest airport in the UK (after heathrow), and in the top 10 busiest airports in Europe.
Once best known as the airport for holidays and charter flights, in recent years gatwick airport has established itself as a major international hub for scheduled services, which now account for over a quarter of the passengers who pass through this airport. Today over 80 different airlines fly in to and from Gatwick airport, serving more than 200 destinations around the world and carrying over 33.64 million passengers in 2011, up 7.3% on a year earlier.
Below we have collated all of the latest gatwick airport news. Click on any of the links to find out more:
May 2012
15.05.12 People caught at airports with cannabis receive 'little more than a telling off'
15.05.12 Virgin Atlantic Airways hires Fay Burgin as head of PR
15.05.12 'Green flight' app launched by Directflights
14.05.12 Thomas Cook issue stark warning to shareholders
14.05.12 Air Nigeria receives new aircraft for Lagos - Gatwick flights
12.05.12 Gatwick passengers down 1.3% despite record load factors
12.05.12 MPs to probe immigration delays
12.05.12 Gatwick continues to emerge as Heathrow rival
12.05.12 Gatwick Airport searches 'unjustified'
12.05.12 Monarch announce new flights from Gatwick / Manchester to Lake Constance
12.05.12 Alpha opens logistics centre at Gatwick for BA
11.05.12 Sex attack Gatwick restaurant boss sentenced
10.05.12 Border Agency ‘search white air passengers to balance racial mix'
10.05.12 Record April holiday bookings as Britons escape the rain
09.05.12 Armed air marshals on UK planes
09.05.12 Thomas Cook finance chief to step down; replacement announced
09.05.12 Trains delayed after vehicle hits bridge near Gatwick Airport
09.05.12 Jacobs win Gatwick framework contract
08.05.12 New door system causes Gatwick flight delays
08.05.12 TUI cuts UK losses
07.05.12 Poland's OLT Express adds new Gatwick flights from Warsaw
07.05.12 Man stopped boarding plane at Gatwick over driving offence 8 years ago
06.05.12 Council call for return of Tonbridge to Gatwick rail link
03.05.12 Gatwick aims to rival Heathrow after signing Air China deal
03.05.12 Caribbean Airlines Gatwick - Barbados flights will take off on June 30
02.05.12 Richard Branson’s head floating in Virgin Atlantic drinks
02.05.12 Monarch launch two new routes from Gatwick and Birmingham
02.05.12 Gatwick Express introduce new barcode ticket scanners on gates
02.05.12 Ryanair add flights for Heineken cup
01.05.12 Transport secretary promises action on airport capacity
01.05.12 Hong Kong Airlines signs Gatwick lounge deal
April 2012
28.04.12 Gatwick lounge wins business traveller award
28.04.12 Gatwick recognised by Twitter for customer service
26.04.12 Which? guide to saving money on airport parking
25.04.12 Gatwick to grow by a third attracting new Asia routes
25.04.12 Gatwick advisory committee to discuss noise concerns
25.04.12 Virgin Atlantic launch new ‘dream suite’ with PlaneView tool
23.04.12 Former BAA exec says Gatwick better under new owners
22.04.12 Faulty alarm caused Virgin Gatwick emergency
21.04.12 easyJet announce three new Gatwick routes
21.04.12 easyJet to launch first low cost London – Luxembourg flights
20.04.12 Gatwick passengers suffer two hour passport queues
20.04.12 Gatwick drugs smuggler jailed
18.04.12 Gatwick wants to be UK airport for emerging markets
17.04.12 15 injured in Virgin Atlantic Gatwick emergency; airport closed for 90 minutes
16.04.12 Gatwick passengers up 3.9%
16.04.12 Air Nigeria plan return of Gatwick – Lagos route
15.04.12 Huge cocaine find at Gatwick Airport
14.04.12 Gatwick flights disrupted by hot air balloon
13.04.12 Union says BA Gatwick job cuts will hit Olympics
12.04.12 BA cut staff at Gatwick
11.04.12 Gatwick masterplan consultation feedback revealed
10.04.12 Holidaymakers stranded after flight leaves 3 hours early
09.04.12 Gatwick drug smuggler jailed
07.04.12 Gatwick restaurant boss guilty of sex attacks
06.04.12 Gatwick hotel chefs abseil for charity
04.04.12 1.5 million to spend Easter abroad
04.04.12 Gatwick car crash causes traffic chaos; man badly hurt
03.04.12 Monarch celebrates launch of new flights to Italy
03.04.12 Meet and Greet pioneer launches new Gatwick parking company
March 2012
31.03.12 BA launch Gatwick – Nice flights
29.03.12 New Gatwick runway ‘would affect fewer people than Heathrow’
28.03.12 Caribbean Airlines announce Gatwick – Trinidad flights
26.03.12 MPs launch UK aviation enquiry
23.03.12 Gatwick needs better rail links to compete with Heathrow
22.03.12 Government press ahead with 8% APD increase
21.03.12 Guide dogs switch careers to join Gatwick sniffer team
20.03.12 Gatwick monorail work affects transfer times this week
20.03.12 Virgin airlines link frequent flier programs
19.03.12 Travel companies and unions make APD call
19.03.12 Family rooms at airport hotels for less this Easter
17.03.12 Gatwick gains new Iceland flights
16.03.12 Gatwick advertising review
16.03.12 Two arrested after Gatwick cocaine find
15.03.12 Gatwick plan £73m IT overhaul
14.03.12 Jamie Oliver’s new Gatwick restaurant and bar to create 120 jobs
12.03.12 Airlines ask for APD rise rethink
11.03.12 Power cut causes Gatwick baggage problems
10.03.12 Virgin write to Government over APD rise
08.03.12 Cabbies threaten to blockade Gatwick Airport
07.03.12 Four arrested over illegal Gatwick parking operation
06.03.12 Virgin passengers luggage flown 13,000 miles over door problem
05.03.12 Caribbean Airlines plans Gatwick flights
04.03.12 Gatwick recruit new PR boss
04.03.12 Virgin to use new PDAs to improve plane turnaround times
04.03.12 Michelin star chef prepares menu for all business Hong Kong – Gatwick flights
03.03.12 Passengers can use social networks to pick who to sit next to
02.03.12 Failed Australian airline owns shares in Gatwick charter operation
01.03.12 O’Leary calls for new runways at Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick
February 2012
28.02.12 Virgin appoint ‘whisper coach’ to avoid disturbing passengers
27.02.12 3000 apply for new Virgin cabin crew jobs
27.02.12 Company completes Gatwick solar plant
26.02.12 easyJet celebrate decade of Gatwick flights
25.02.12 Delta to switch last Gatwick route to Heathrow
24.02.12 Union says tired pilots fall asleep on duty
24.02.12 Gatwick gets customer service advice from 5 star hotel
23.02.12 Thomson top charter airline; Monarch bottom
23.02.12 Gatwick parking worker sets world record
21.02.12 BA to re-launch Gatwick – Paphos flights
20.02.12 Gatwick cocaine smuggler jailed
19.02.12 Gatwick hotel for sale
18.02.12 Gatwick appoint contractor for Pier 5 upgrade
17.02.12 Armed police arrest easyJet Gatwick passenger over non payment of fine
16.02.12 Virgin launch cabin crew recruitment drive
15.02.12 Huge cocaine find at Gatwick Airport
15.02.12 Jamie Oliver to open Gatwick restaurant
14.02.12 Emergency landing at Gatwick for holiday flight
12.02.12 ABTA to cut member’s flight plus costs
11.02.12 Campaign group say ‘no space for new runway at Gatwick’
10.02.12 MP praises new Gatwick owners
10.02.12 Monarch announce year round flights to Italy
09.02.12 Investigation after man dies at Gatwick train station
09.02.12 Gatwick recruit two new senior managers
08.02.12 Drunk passenger fined £800 after air rage rant
06.02.12 Virgin Atlantic recruit new PR boss
05.02.12 Virgin make staff pay for their own employment checks
05.02.12 Hong Kong Airline takes delivery of all business class plane for Gatwick service
04.02.12 VisitEngland brief airports on welcoming Olympic visitors
03.02.12 MPs concern over Gatwick hotel jobs offered overseas
02.02.12 Gatwick draft masterplan consultation receives lots of responses
January 2012
31.01.12 Change of responsibility for Gatwick train station
31.01.12 Gatwick parking for £1 a day (when booked with a hotel)
30.01.12 ARINC take over Gatwick self-service check-in support
28.01.12 Cocaine hidden in chocolate
27.01.12 Gatwick wants parking for Superjumbos
25.01.12 Conservation group backs Gatwick’s development plans
24.01.12 Nintendo 3DS users to get free Wi-Fi access at UK airports
23.01.12 Branson book among the top 10 left on Virgin flights
22.01.12 Car pollution fears if Gatwick Airport expands
21.01.12 New Gatwick parking discount
20.01.12 New passenger panel for CAA
20.01.12 Gatwick ‘has enough staff for Olympics’
19.01.12 Airport thief jailed
18.01.12 Gatwick passengers up 4.3%
17.01.12 easyJet criticised after banning disabled man from flight
17.01.12 Serbia’s JAT Airlines announce Gatwick flights
16.01.12 Gategroup win Virgin Atlantic catering contract
13.01.12 Gatwick Express offer 20% online discount
12.01.12 Air Asia X axe Gatwick route
09.01.12 Korean Air announce Gatwick flights start date
08.01.12 Gatwick to charge £13 for airport parking overstays
07.01.12 Aurigny cuts Guernsey – Gatwick flights
06.01.12 Thomas Cook complaint against easyJet ad rejected
04.01.12 Virgin named top international airline
03.01.12 Air Zimbabwe suspend Gatwick flights
01.01.12 Customs dogs found almost £10m in cash last year
December 2011
30.12.11 Woman fined over illegal Gatwick parking business
26.12.11 Gatwick owner hires RBS for Edinburgh Airport bid
23.12.11 Less summer delays at UK airports
22.12.11 Virgin to serve Christmas lunch at 35,000ft
19.12.11 Gatwick train services disrupted
17.12.11 Gatwick working with NATS to distribute flight noise
17.12.11 Christmas treats for passengers at Gatwick
16.12.11 Passengers up 0.6% at Gatwick
16.12.11 ABTA predicts busier Christmas getaway
15.12.11 Cyprus strike to close airports today
14.12.11 Thomas Cook announce £398m loss; to close 200 stores
14.12.11 Virgin helps parents preserve Christmas magic
13.12.11 IATA downgrade airline profit forecast over Eurozone crisis
13.12.11 Air Zimbabwe plane impounded at Gatwick
12.12.11 Queen’s plane supplier reports profits
11.12.11 Sutton to get new Gatwick coach links
10.12.11 Gatwick – Vietnam flights take off
10.12.11 Virgin report rise in passengers travelling with pets
09.11.11 Gatwick Express install new smart ticket gates
08.11.11 Kids get castle themed security queue at Gatwick Airport
06.11.11 Airlines slam ‘sham’ APD consultation
06.11.11 Plans for major emergency ambulance base near Gatwick
05.11.11 Air China to launch Gatwick – Beijing flights
04.11.11 Which? highlight 1000% increase in card surcharges
03.11.11 Big cocaine find at Gatwick Airport
01.11.11 MPs call for UK only passport lines
01.11.11 Gatwick ‘as well prepared as Oslo Airport’ for snow
November 2011
30.11.11 APD rises to go ahead; private jet tax delayed
30.11.11 Government to look again at London airport capacity
29.11.11 Profits up 43% at Gatwick on passenger growth
27.11.11 Gatwick warns of ‘significant’ strike disruption; advises passengers to rebook flights
26.11.11 Thomas Cook agrees £200m bank loan
26.11.11 Monarch misleading ad banned
25.11.11 Gatwick boss dismisses ‘Heathwick’ plan
25.11.11 James Bond to fly with Virgin again
24.11.11 Government brings forward decision on including airlines under ATOL
24.11.11 e-petition launched to try to block APD rise
23.11.11 Thomas Cook shares down 75% after it admits it needs more cash
23.11.11 Iron Maiden star hopes to save Astraeus
23.11.11 Pilot jailed for rape at Gatwick hotel
22.11.11 Gatwick based Astaeus in administration
21.11.11 Virgin’s new hot chocolate service proving popular
20.11.11 Virgin offer flight status updates via Twitter
19.11.11 Gatwick hotel chefs support ‘Movember’ campaign
18.11.11 Thomson Cyprus flights hit by strikes
17.11.11 Gatwick’s North Terminal extension opened
17.11.11 Italy strikes to hit flights today
16.11.11 Gatwick Airport to host ‘Christmas market’
15.11.11 Flybe offer free extras on Inverness – Gatwick flights
14.11.11 Campaign group slam Gatwick masterplan
13.11.11 New digital advertising network for Gatwick
12.11.11 Month of roadworks near Gatwick
11.11.11 BA add Bologna flights; boost Heathrow services
11.11.11 Hong Kong Airlines confirm Gatwick flights
10.11.11 Flybe report higher profits; cuts capacity as ‘domestic flights boom over’
08.11.11 Gatwick appoint new retail boss
07.11.11 Gatwick Airport outsource HR functions
06.11.11 Virgin cabin crew work with UKBA to stop human trafficking
03.11.11 Virgin upgrade economy dining
03.11.11 Gatwick drugs smuggler jailed
02.11.11 Thomas Cook fined over dog’s death on Gatwick flight
01.11.11 Gatwick report says lack of airport growth to cost £47bn
01.11.11 Monarch plane problem causes 18½ hour delay
October 2011
31.10.11 Gatwick chairman says aviation in ‘dialogue of the deaf’ with environmental groups
31.10.11 Lufthansa boost London – Frankfurt flights
31.10.11 Turkish Airlines to launch Istanbul - Gatwick flights
30.10.11 BA and Virgin top for customer satisfaction
30.10.11 Gatwick Sofitel named best airport hotel
29.10.11 G4S receive Virgin security contract
27.10.11 Hurricane hits Thomson Cancun flights
26.10.11 easyJet boost Gatwick – Gibraltar flights
25.10.11 AirAsia X completes Stansted to Gatwick move
24.10.11 BA announce Gatwick – Nice flights
24.10.11 Nine trapped in Gatwick lift
24.10.11 Vietnam flights from Gatwick on sale
23.10.11 Gatwick passengers up 4.9%
22.10.11 Virgin says 10% of passengers flying off to escape heartache
21.10.11 Gatwick MP warns Government over APD rises
20.10.11 Aer Lingus boost Gatwick – Dublin flights
20.10.11 Gatwick flight targeted with laser
19.10.11 Greek strike hits flights again
18.10.11 BA Gatwick flight makes emergency landing
17.10.11 Passengers stranded on plane at Gatwick for 8 hours
17.10.11 Less than 5% back mobile phones on planes
17.10.11 Korean announce Gatwick – Seoul flights
16.10.11 Gatwick ‘no current plans for second runway’
16.10.11 Virgin to allow in flight mobile phone use as part of £50m cabin makeover
15.10.11 BA unveil new Gatwick home
14.10.11 Gatwick expects lower passenger growth
13.10.11 Ryanair boss slams Government on aviation policy, APD and Heathwick plans
13.10.11 Gatwick Airport launch masterplan consultation
12.10.11 Virgin still looking for BMI merger deal
12.10.11 Virgin announce new green fuel plans
11.10.11 New £45m Gatwick security area opened
10.10.11 Chancellor admits APD ‘just a tax grab'
09.10.11 easyJet boost Gatwick – Barcelona flights
08.10.11 ‘Heathwick’ plan for high speed train link between Heathrow and Gatwick
07.10.11 Virgin to phase out ‘must steal’ salt and pepper pots
06.10.11 Flybe Gatwick’s most punctual airline
04.10.11 easyJet announce Gatwick – Kefalonia flights
September 2011
30.09.11 Monarch adds extra holiday flights next month
29.09.11 Winter bookings down 7% at Thomas Cook
28.09.11 US advertising fine for Virgin
27.09.11 Police to showcase counter terrorism measures at Gatwick Community Day
26.09.11 Gatwick owner to bid for Spanish airports
26.09.11 Air Zimbabwe resume Gatwick flights
25.09.11 Over ¼m use Gatwick face scan gates
24.09.11 Gatwick Airport website first to meet Disability Gold Standard
23.09.11 CAA reject Flybe Gatwick pricing complaint
23.09.11 Gatwick recruit panel of experts to improve customer experience
22.09.11 Couple injured in Gatwick car park accident
21.09.11 Hong Kong Airlines plans all business London flights
21.09.11 Gatwick hotel staff help with early arrival
20.09.11 US airlines say UK short haul passengers should pay more tax
19.09.11 BA cut Caribbean routes as demand falls after APD rise
18.09.11 Virgin to boost Caribbean flights
17.09.11 Strike ballot for Gatwick Express staff
16.09.11 Plane diverts to Gatwick after passenger tries to open door
15.09.11 Duty free fraud gang jailed
15.09.11 New Gatwick hotel option
14.09.11 Virgin to offer in-flight Wi-fi from next year
12.09.11 Greek flights to be hit by strikes this weekend
11.09.11 Gatwick passengers up 3.6%
10.09.11 £3000 watch thief arrested on return to Gatwick
07.09.11 Flights more punctual at UK airports
05.09.11 Drug smugglers using pregnant women as mules
03.09.11 Gatwick launch ‘good buys’ retail scheme
02.09.11 BA promotes Gatwick routes at Brighton Gay Pride
01.09.11 Man admits airport bomb hoaxes
01.09.11 Gatwick flight laser incidents
August 2011
31.08.11 Man accused of Gatwick and Heathrow bomb hoaxes
31.08.11 Ryanair flight makes Gatwick landing over fumes
28.08.11 Gatwick angered at new train service stop plans
28.08.11 Wetherspoon open forth pub at Gatwick
27.08.11 Airports expect busy weekend
27.08.11 Gatwick MacDonalds manager on sex charges
26.08.11 easyJet announce Gatwick – Fueteventura flights
24.08.11 Our jobs influence where we go on holiday
20.08.11 Loss making Air Berlin axes UK routes
20.08.11 Sister sues drivers over Gatwick car park crash death
19.08.11 Virgin films to get ‘weepy alerts’
18.08.11 Eye targets arriving passengers with new airport advertising boards
17.08.11 Thomas Cook / Co-op merger approved
17.08.11 Gatwick Express launch e-ticket and m-ticket options
16.08.11 Gatwick runway to be resurfaced
15.08.11 Gatwick makes it easier for returning passengers
14.08.11 Virgin pilots accept pay deal
13.08.11 Gatwick passengers up 5.9%
11.08.11 Virgin to recruit 1000 staff; open new airport lounges
10.08.11 Virgin Atlantic report profits
10.08.11 WWII grenade found at Gatwick
08.08.11 Cosmos add flights to Turkey after Holidays 4U collapse
06.08.11 Gatwick Express advert ‘misleading’
05.08.11 Youth worker jailed for drug smuggling
04.08.11 Normal Gatwick train service resumes
03.08.11 Gatwick airport hotel special offer
02.08.11 Burst water main hits Gatwick train services
01.08.11 Gatwick boss holds out possibility of second runway
01.08.11 Adria to drop Gatwick route
July 2011
31.07.11 BA says Gatwick is top choice for families
30.07.11 Growth in demand for air travel slows
29.07.11 CAA publish London airport pricing and service consultation
29.07.11 More ePassport gates at UK airports
27.07.11 Gatwick group to discuss safeguarding land for second runway
27.07.11 Gatwick use simulation software to improve check-in experience
26.07.11 New Fisher-Price shop and play area for Gatwick
25.07.11 Virgin reveal odd items left on planes
24.07.11 Seat fire emergency for BA Gatwick plane
22.07.11 Virgin launch ‘trip journal’ travel app
21.07.11 CAA launch safety plan consultation
20.07.11 Gatwick Airport back Stansted sale decision
18.07.11 Travelodge Gatwick hotel buy to create more jobs
17.07.11 Huge cocaine finds at Gatwick Airport
16.07.11 Monarch announce Gatwick – Barcelona flights
15.07.11 10 years jail for Gatwick drug smuggler
14.07.11 Government announce airport security changes
14.07.11 Boris urged to back second Gatwick runway
13.07.11 Gatwick passengers up 5.2%
12.07.11 AirAsia X to switch flights from Stansted to Gatwick
11.07.11 ‘Hands off our holiday’ APD campaign launched today
10.07.11 Transport minister says Gatwick – Jersey flights ‘crucial’
10.07.11 Monarch to return to Sharm el Sheikh this winter
08.07.11 Virgin pilots call off strike threat after new pay offer
08.07.11 Lufthansa announce Gatwick – Frankfurt flights
05.07.11 EYE launch giant digital advertising sites at UK airports
03.07.11 Air Europa launch Gatwick – Mexico City link
02.07.11 Virgin pilot talks to continue next week; no strike dates yet
02.07.11 NATS report profits jump
01.07.11 Bird strike and storm hit Aer Lingus Gatwick flight
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