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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Simon Calder

Flight chaos at London Gatwick as air-traffic control staff shortage hits airport again

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At least 100 flights to and from London Gatwick have been cancelled by the latest bout of staff shortage in the airport’s control tower – disrupting the travel plans of 15,000 passengers and costing airlines millions of pounds.

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