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The Latest Breaking News from Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport passenger hailed ‘hero’ after helping easyJet staff deal with travel chaos

At least 300,000 people were impacted by a technical glitch that caused mass cancellations this week

The Independent UK · Sep 11

Gatwick airport strikes set to cause more disruption for travellers

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The Independent UK · Sep 10

Gatwick strike announced during flights chaos as more than 200 airports workers to walk out in pay row

Gatwick Airport is facing further disruption this month from the strike action

Evening Standard · Sep 9

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What to do if your flight is cancelled? Rights explained amid Heathrow and Gatwick airport chaos

What rights do passengers have to claim compensation amid the lengthy delays and cancellations?

Evening Standard · Sep 9

More than 300 flights delayed after technical issue closes Gatwick Airport runway

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The Independent UK · Sep 4

Gatwick Airport runway closed sparking travel chaos for passengers as flights face severe delays

Widespread delays hit departures as all flights grounded for almost an hour, with some arrivals forced to land at different airports

Evening Standard · Sep 4

Man arrested on suspicion of arson after major car park fire near Gatwick Airport

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The Independent UK · Aug 24

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Warning to Gatwick Airport holidaymakers after major fire at car park damages parked vehicles

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson over the fire, which happened at Caldryne Business Park in Rowfant

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Man arrested for arson after huge blaze rips through Gatwick Airport car park and industrial estate

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after 140 cars were damaged in the blaze

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Police hunt attacker after girl, 15, is victim of sexual sexual assault on train to London Victoria

Police make urgent CCTV appeal after man who carried out sexual assault left train at Gatwick Airport

Evening Standard · Aug 6

Latvian man extradited to the UK and charged over death of 12-year-old in crash

Dolars Aleksanders was flown to Gatwick Airport on Wednesday and taken to a custody block

The Independent UK · Aug 6

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 · Aug 5

Gatwick Airport second runway progress as legal challenge fails

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The Independent UK · Aug 4

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 · Aug 4

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Evening Standard · Aug 4

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

The Times of India · Aug 4

UK pilot spots mysterious 'flying saucer' just 100 feet from passenger plane near Gatwick Airport; officials say the near miss reduced the aircraft's safety

A commercial airline pilot in the UK reported seeing a mysterious disc-shaped object pass alarmingly close to a passenger aircraft while approaching London Gatwick Airport, triggering an official aviation safety investigation. The incident took place on 29 April 2026 but only came to wider public attention after the UK Airprox…

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

UK Air Safety Board Says 'Flying Saucer' Sighting Near Gatwick Posed a Risk to Passenger Jet

A UK air safety investigation has found that an unidentified object described as a 'flying saucer' came dangerously close to a passenger jet approaching London Gatwick Airport.

The Independent UK · Aug 3

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

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Evening Standard · Aug 3

Gatwick Airport fuel issue resolved following summer holiday disruption fears

The airport had issued an alert to pilots instructing them to load up fuel at other airports where possible while en-route

Evening Standard · Aug 2

Pilot issues 'flying saucer’ alert over Gatwick Airport as mystery disc passes passenger jet during landing

The pilot of a passenger plane reported seeing a ‘flying saucer’ feet away from their plane as it came in to land at London airport

The Independent UK · Jul 26

Gatwick airport water supply returns after passengers go hours without toilets

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International Business Times UK · Jul 26

Why Are Gatwick Toilets Closed? Water Outage Leaves Passengers Without Drinks or Hand Washing

A water outage at Gatwick Airport, caused by a power failure, led to closed facilities and long queues, affecting passengers and operations on 26 July.

Evening Standard · Jul 26

Gatwick Airport chaos as water supply outage hits terminals sparking long queues and leaving toilets unflushable

Water supply has finally returned to Gatwick Airport after an outage lasting over eight hours

The Independent UK · Jul 26

Water outage at UK's Gatwick airport leaves toilets out of order and restaurants closed

A power outage at a treatment plant in south east England has left some facilities at Gatwick Airport without water

The Independent UK · Jul 26

Gatwick Airport travellers hit by major water supply issue

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