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Aviation is primarily a leisure industry – it’s not vital to the UK economy

Letter: Gatwick’s second runway is guaranteed to be a dangerous mistake, writes Roger Haydon

The Guardian - UK

Heathrow Pilot Reports 'Definite Risk of Collision' as UFO Drone Buzzes Jet Close Enough To See Props

Recent drone sightings at Heathrow and Gatwick airports highlight ongoing safety concerns, with investigators noting a significant risk of collision in one incident.

International Business Times UK

Honeymoon disaster after groom bumped off easyJet flight and left stranded at Gatwick

The couple discovered they would not be boarding just hours before the scheduled flight

Evening Standard

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Gatwick second runway expansion set to begin after court ruling

The Court of Appeal dismissed a bid by campaigners to challenge a High Court ruling in June that the scheme could proceed.

Evening Standard

Gatwick airport to open second runway after legal challenge fails

£2.2bn project will allow about 100,000 more flights a year to use Britain’s second busiest airport

The Guardian - UK

Gatwick Airport expansion moves one step closer as second runway challenge fails

The £2.2 billion expansion was approved by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander in September 2025

The Independent UK

Gatwick Airport to open second runway as Government wins legal challenge

The £2.2 billion expansion will see the London airport move its emergency runway 12 metres north to accommodate around 100,000 more flights a year

Evening Standard

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London Gatwick responds after reports of fuel shortage sparked disruption concerns

Airlines were warned of a fuel shortage at Gatwick airport, but the issue has since been resolved

The Independent UK

Warning major London airport ‘running out of fuel’ sparking fears of summer holiday disruption

Pilots have been advised to stock up on fuel at other airports where possible

Evening Standard

London Gatwick becomes first UK airport to offer robotic parking. Here’s how it works

The aviation hub said that the process will cut down the time it takes to drop off a car

The Independent UK

Water supply outage leaves Gatwick passengers with no working toilets

SES Water confirmed there were interruptions to the supply in parts of Kent and Sussex.

Evening Standard

Water supply restored to Gatwick airport after hours without working toilets

Airport’s bars and restaurants were also unable to serve drinks to passengers because of lack of running water

The Guardian - UK

Why Nine Passenger Planes Declared Fuel Emergencies After One Aircraft Brought Gatwick to a Standstill

A technical fault at Gatwick Airport caused nine jets to declare fuel emergencies, leading to flight diversions and delays. The incident highlights the impact of disruptions at busy single-runway airports.

International Business Times UK

Why flights were diverted amid chaos at Gatwick airport

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Gatwick airport chaos as nine flights emit emergency signals after runway blocked

Squawk 7700 codes were sent out by the aircraft in the early hours of Wednesday

The Times of India

Travel chaos at London's Gatwick Airport: 9 flights declare emergency after sudden runway closure

At least nine flights bound for London Gatwick declared emergencies after a British Airways aircraft came to a halt on the airport's runway following its landing early on Thursday, triggering widespread disruption.

Evening Standard

Gatwick Airport chaos as flights declare emergency and diverted after sudden runway closure

Flights to London Gatwick were diverted across the UK after incident, disrupting hundreds of passengers

International Business Times UK

Gatwick Airport Crisis Revives Memories of Europe's Russian GPS Jamming Scare

Gatwick Airport faced chaos as a British Airways plane blocked the runway, causing nine planes to issue emergency codes and divert due to fuel shortages. The incident recalls past GPS disruptions.

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The Independent UK

Hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights delayed as thunderstorms hit UK

Disruption could continue into Sunday as thunderstorms impact flights

The Guardian - UK

Thunderstorms disrupt Gatwick and Heathrow as hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled

Passengers report being stuck on grounded planes in sweltering conditions as severe weather causes travel disruption across Europe

Evening Standard

Heathrow and Gatwick flight delays continue as thunderstorms leave thousands of travellers stranded

Hundreds of flights delayed and dozens cancelled at London’s two biggest airports, with disruption continuing into Sunday

The Times of India

Hundreds of flights delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick as thunderstorms hit Southern England

Severe thunderstorms unleashed travel chaos across southern England, grounding hundreds of flights at Heathrow and Gatwick. Torrential rain, lightning, and hail forced air traffic control to implement safety restrictions, leading to significant delays and passengers facing long waits. While storms are expected to move on, airlines warn that flight schedules…

Evening Standard

High Court dismisses challenge to £2.2bn Gatwick Airport expansion

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander approved the Northern Runway Project in September

The Guardian - UK

A brutal wrestle on a plane, passengers outraged, attendants helpless: I saw the UK’s deportation policy at work

On the runway at Gatwick, the visceral reality of forced removals was laid bare. If only more could see what is done in our name, says Hugh Muir, executive editor, Opinion

The Independent UK

Forking out £2,000 one way in economy to Australia – is this the new normal?

TRAVEL INSIDER: In the latest Travel Insider newsletter, Simon Calder unpacks how global airspace upheaval is sending flights soaring to £2,000 to Australia, rerouting planes over unlikely regions and shaking up the future of travel

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