London Gatwick: Delays and cancellations so far today – Friday, December 13

Lapland among 11 new services at London Gatwick for Christmas getaways

Families looking for a magical Christmas getaway will benefit from a greater choice of flights to Lapland from London Gatwick this winter, alongside additional ski and winter sun destinations. Read full story here.

Update on London Gatwick airport's £2.2 billion Northern Runway plans

London Gatwick airport is getting nearer to finding out whether its Northern Runway plans will be given the green light by the Secretary of State.

The airport has been going through an examination process this year and that ended in August.

The Planning Inspectorate is due to submit its report to Secretary of State Yvette Cooper next week (by the end of November).

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ARRIVALS:

There are currently no cancelled arrivals to London Gatwick airport today

DEPARTURES:

9am – Tui TOM064 to Cancun DELAYED to 10.35am

10.50am – British Airways BA2203 to Cancun DELAYED to 11.21am

1.20pm – British Airways BA2263 to Kingston DELAYED to 3pm

6.20pm – easyJet EZY8434 to Lyon DELAYED to 6.40pm

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

London Gatwick holds biggest Economic Summit as they look to optimize regional economy

London Gatwick is holding it’s biggest Economic Summit to date as they look to optimize the regional economy.

More than 200 delegates have attended the summit, held at the Hilton Hotel in the South Terminal, with the event hosted by broadcast journalist Sasha Qadri.

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London Gatwick: Travel expert issues advice as British Airways cancels all flights to New York

British Airways has been forced to cancel all its flights from London Gatwick to New York until at least next year.

The airline has cancelled the popular long-haul route due to delays in the delivery of engines from Rolls-Royce.

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Norse Atlantic Airways expands services to American and South African destinations

Norse Atlantic Airways, has announced the extension of its 2025-2026 winter schedule, offering travellers more options to escape to exciting destinations during the colder months.

The updated schedule from London Gatwick includes expanded services to New York, Orlando, and Cape Town.

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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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London Gatwick rated as needing improvement in annual airport accessibility report

London Gatwick has fallen into the ‘needs improvement’ category in the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s annual airport accessibility report.

The CAA launched the Airport Accessibility Framework in 2014, clearly setting out a key set of standards for airports.

And in the latest report, Gatwick airport was one of only five airports rated as needing improvement along with Bristol, Cardiff, Liverpool and Norwich.

You can read the full story here.

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.

Full story here.

London Gatwick becomes first international airport to open dedicated electric vehicle charging station

London Gatwick has become the first international airport to open an Electric Forecourt, a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) charging station, with the new GRIDSERVE facility available for all to use from Monday, January 8.

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