Category Archives: London Gatwick

Heathrow and Gatwick re-open after ash closures

Posted on May 17, 2010 by

The two busiest airports in the country – Heathrow and Gatwick – have re-opened for business after being closed by the latest wave of volcanic ash drifting over from Iceland.Services at both gateways are gradually returning to normal after a no-fly zone was imposed between 1am and 7am on Monday, temporarily grounding all flights in the south-east. Continue reading →

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Iraqi Airways is coming to London

Posted on April 21, 2010 by

Iraqi Airways has announced that it will operate its first commercial flight from Baghdad to the British capital for more than 20 years on Saturday (24 April). Continue reading →

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Gatwick apologises for fashion police incident

Posted on March 15, 2010 by

Gatwick Airport has apologised to a 38-year-old children’s soccer coach after a security officer asked him to turn his T-shirt inside out because it was “a bit threatening”.Lloyd Berks was pulled aside while queuing at the Sussex gateway with his partner and two children on 27 February as he prepared to board a cheap flight to Austria. Continue reading →

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London snow storm blamed for low airport traffic

Posted on February 10, 2010 by

Heavy snow storms that pummelled London earlier this year have been blamed for a significant dip in passenger numbers at UK airports throughout January. Continue reading →

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Gatwick Airport ‘not interested in second runway’

Posted on February 9, 2010 by

The new owners of Gatwick Airport have revealed that they have no plans to build a second runway at the West Sussex gateway.In a clear sign that Gatwick does not intend to capitalise on the Conservative Party’s opposition to Heathrow Airport expansion, chairman Sir David Rowlands said there was “not a shred of interest” in a second runway. Continue reading →

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Snow closes Gatwick Airport & London City Airport, delays & cancellations elsewhere

Posted on January 13, 2010 by

Gatwick Airport and London City Airport both closed their runways this morning following fresh snowfall overnight.A statement on Gatwick’s website apologised for the disruption and promised that the gateway will re-open as soon as the runway is cleared of snow. Continue reading →

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Aer Lingus axes flights from Gatwick Airport

Posted on January 8, 2010 by

Aer Lingus is cutting the volume of flights it operates out of Gatwick Airport, less than one year after opening a new base at the London gateway.

The number of aircraft Aer Lingus has based at Gatwick will fall from five to three by the end of March, reversing plans to grow its presence there throughout 2010. Continue reading →

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