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Gatwick ‘optimistic’ minister will approve expansion plan

Chief executive Stewart Wingate claimed benefits from the West Sussex airport bringing its emergency runway into routine would last ‘for generations’.

Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2025

Gatwick to hike parking fees in bid to secure second runway approval

Gatwick has outlined the proposals in its submission to the Planning Inspectorate

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2025

Gatwick accepts changes on aircraft noise and public transport in expansion bid

In February, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced she is prepared to support the expansion of Gatwick airport if the project is adjusted.

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025

Inside Gatwick’s security protocol: How the bomb scare and evacuation unfolded

‘We wouldn’t change the fundamental decision that we took,’ said CEO Stewart Wingate

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024

London airport plans could add 'another Heathrow' to capital's aviation capacity

If all five London airports get the all-clear for their projects it will eventually create capacity for an extra 83.5 million passengers a year by the mid-2040s

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2024

Gatwick boss ‘hopes and expects’ ministers will back second runway

Stewart Wingate says £2.2bn plan will add to south-east’s air capacity more quickly than Heathrow expansion

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2024

Gatwick boss 'optimistic' he will be given green light for second runway

Gatwick said it has enjoyed a strong first half to the year with the number of passengers up 7.7% at 19.9 million

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2024

COVID outbreak among ATC staff causes flight chaos at London Gatwick

The airport will process 164 fewer flights than planned after COVID-19 and other illness put 30% of ATC staff out of action.

Fortune · Sep 26, 2023

Gatwick limits flights after air traffic control staffing problems

A daily 800 flight limit, affecting both departures and arrivals, has been imposed from Monday and will run until Sunday.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Gatwick restricts flight numbers for week amid air traffic control problems

Airport will share 164 cancellations between airlines until Sunday as it seeks to avoid diversions

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2023