London Gatwick: Delays and cancellations so far on Friday, March 14 plus details of new Wizz Air route

Wizz Air announces new route to one of Europe’s ‘hidden gems’

Wizz Air UK have announced a new route from London Gatwick Airport to one of Europe’s ‘hidden gems’. Flights to Wrocław, Poland will be operated four times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Full story here.

Government ‘minded to approve’ second runway

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is ‘minded to approve’ plans for a second runway at London Gatwick, providing measures to reduce noise are put in place.

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Norse Atlantic Airways announce new direct route to popular Asian destination

Norse Atlantic Airways have announced a new direct route between London Gatwick and a popular Asian destination, starting from winter 2025.

The new service from London Gatwick (LGW) to Bangkok (BKK) will launch on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

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Gatwick chief welcomes Chancellor's support on airport growth

London Gatwick CEO Stewart Wingate has welcomed Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ backing of airport growth in her speech about the UK economy.

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ARRIVALS:

There are currently no cancelled arrivals to London Gatwick airport today.

DEPARTURES:

8.45am – Tui TOM812 to Hurghada DELAYED to 9.50am

9.05am – easyJet EZY863 to Glasgow DELAYED to 10.42am

9.25am – easyJet EZY835 to Isle of Man DELAYED to 10.10am

10.40am – airBaltic B5368/TAP Air Portugal TP1335 to Lisbon ENQUIRE AIRLINE

4.25pm – easyJet EZY8341 to Naples DELAYED to 5pm

For the latest delays and cancellations, please visit: https://www.gatwickairport.com/flights/

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London Gatwick first UK airport to earn ACI accessibility accreditation

London Gatwick has become the first UK airport to receive Airports Council International’s (ACI) Level 1 Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation.

The accreditation recognises London Gatwick’s commitment to accessibility services through its strategy, policies, and initiatives.

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London Gatwick interim results: 7.7 per cent increase in passengers and revenue up at £488 million

The continued collaboration with partners and the hard work of front-line colleagues has supported London Gatwick's continued recovery and delivered a successful start to the year, the airport said when publishing its interim financial results.

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This is how London Gatwick slashed carbon emissions from diesel vehicles

London Gatwick has cut carbon emissions from its diesel vehicles by 90% by swapping the fuel for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).

The switch means London Gatwick will save more than 950 tonnes of carbon emissions per annum.

HVO is a low-carbon biofuel made from plant waste, oils and fats making it a more sustainable and lower-carbon alternative to diesel.

You can read the full story here.