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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…

The Times of India

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.

International Business Times UK

'Flying Saucer' Zooms Within Feet of Airbus Passenger Jet Coming In to Land at London Gatwick

UK air safety investigators have logged a series of near‑misses involving airliners and mysterious aerial objects, including a 'flying saucer' that passed within a few hundred feet of an Airbus approaching Gatwick.

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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

Evening Standard

Thousands of Gatwick passengers stranded after sinkholes found on South London rail bridge

All rail lines between Purley and East Croydon were immediately shut down to protect passengers

Evening Standard

Trains from London Victoria to Gatwick to double as railway nationalised

Gatwick Express services will increase this summer and double by the end of the year

Evening Standard

300,000 new work placements pledged ‘to help young people build lasting careers’

The opportunities are said to be backed by some of Britain’s biggest employers, including Manchester and Gatwick airports.

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Thousands of passengers delayed or diverted after Glasgow airport closes runway

Flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Faro and Frankfurt are among those that have diverted to Edinburgh airport

The Independent UK

Holiday suitcase thief who targeted family on Gatwick train jailed

An opportunistic crook who pinched a family’s suitcase as they travelled to Gatwick for a holiday has been jailed after being caught on CCTV

Evening Standard

Care failings before man’s death at immigration detention centre, inquest hears

Théophile Kaliviotis died in custody at Brook House immigration removal centre near Gatwick Airport

The Independent UK

One arrested after report of ‘man carrying guns’ on train at Gatwick Airport

Sussex Police officers met the train at Gatwick Airport and carried out arrest

The Independent UK

Gatwick flight in mid-air emergency as fire breaks out on board

The TAP Air Portugal flight was forced to make a rapid U-turn minutes after takeoff

Evening Standard

Handcuffs, hallucinations and riot squads: Inside the UK’s most notorious immigration detention centre

SPECIAL REPORT: Brook House near Gatwick airport was the subject of an independent inquiry after G4S guards were filmed abusing detainees in 2017. Now, The Independent has obtained stark written accounts from officers at the site that reveal chaotic conditions in which restraint and force are being used against vulnerable…

The Independent UK

Heathrow rolls out scanners in huge new security update

Heathrow Airport has completed a £1 billion rollout of new security scanners, enabling passengers to keep liquids and large electronic devices in their hand luggage. The new technology allows liquid containers of up to two litres to be carried, a significant increase from the previous 100ml limit. Heathrow is now…

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Holidaymakers stranded as three Caribbean-bound planes turned around mid-flight after Venezuela strikes

Planes from Birmingham, Gatwick and Manchester airports were expected to pick up passengers from the Caribbean

The Independent UK

Simon Calder’s best and worst flights of the year

Plane Talk: Spoiler alert – the bad flights were the trio that were cancelled

The Independent UK

Migrants pepper-sprayed at UK detention centre amid ‘concerning’ violence, damning report reveals

Home Office criticised for detention of Rwanda migrants for ‘unacceptable’ length of time after flights were cancelled by then-Tory government

Evening Standard

Budget airline Wizz Air slashes flights from Gatwick in scramble to cut costs

‘We are simply more efficient financially in Luton,’ Wizz Air’s Chief Executive has said

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International Business Times UK

How Savvy Travelers Can Exploit Jet2's New Gatwick Offering

Jet2's March 2026 Gatwick entry sparks fierce rivalry with easyJet and BA, offering strategic travellers the chance to secure bargain Mediterranean holidays through savvy booking.

The Independent UK

George Galloway detained under Terrorism Act at Gatwick Airport

Former MP was detained by counter-terrorism officers at Gatwick Airport

The Independent UK

Voices: Labour’s Gatwick plan shows they’re even worse for the climate than the Tories

COMMENT: The government’s obsession with transport expansion makes it impossible for Ed Miliband to meet his clean energy targets – no wonder he’s nowhere to be seen, writes Green MP Sian Berry

Evening Standard

M23 latest LIVE: Gatwick travel warning as ‘serious police incident’ shuts motorway sparking six-mile traffic queue

Six-mile queues of traffic formed following the incident between junctions nine and eight from about 7am

The Independent UK

London Underground strike: how to reach key rail stations and airports serving the capital

The Tube network is closed until 8am on Friday 12 September, disrupting travel for millions

The Independent UK

Passenger denied boarding as BA misinterprets passport rules

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Woman sexually assaulted on flight to Gatwick denied compensation over legal flaw

Momade Jussab was jailed for more than six years for the sexual assaults on board the UK-bound flight

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