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46 stories from and about Gatwick, mostly airports, tube & rail, roads & driving. The most recent ran on 20 September 2026. Page 1 of 3.
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Strikes & Disruption · GatwickGatwick assisted travel strikes suspended after improved pay offer
Planned strikes by 220 Unite union members providing assisted travel at Gatwick Airport have been suspended. Workers rejected a previous pay deal and will now consider an improved offer from employer Wilson James.
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Strikes & Disruption · GatwickGatwick assisted travel workers to strike over pay
More than 220 assisted travel workers at Gatwick Airport, employed by Wilson James, are set to strike for nine days in September over a rejected pay offer. The industrial action could cause delays for passengers requiring assistance with flights.
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Airports · GatwickGatwick flights grounded after incident
Gatwick Airport experienced a complete halt in flight operations on Tuesday. All flights were grounded as a result of an incident, the details of which have not been disclosed.
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Airports · GatwickGatwick Airport terminals affected by local water supply issue
Gatwick Airport's north and south terminals are experiencing a water supply outage due to an issue in the local area. SES Water is investigating the problem, which is not currently affecting flights.
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Airports · GatwickGatwick North Terminal hit by second water outage in a month
Gatwick Airport's North Terminal experienced a water outage on 29 July 2026, forcing the closure of restaurants and cafes. SES Water identified a burst pipe as the cause, marking the second such incident at the airport in under a month.
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Airports · GatwickGatwick's Northern Runway Plan Approved After Legal Challenges
Gatwick Airport's plan to move its backup runway 12 metres north for routine use has received final approval, ending nearly a decade of legal and planning processes. The project is expected to significantly boost the UK economy.
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Tube & Rail · GatwickGatwick travellers face rail disruption and busy roads this Bank Holiday
Travellers heading to Gatwick Airport over the August Bank Holiday weekend should prepare for potential disruption. Engineering works will halt Gatwick Express services before 7am on Sunday, with further amended timetables affecting Southern and Thameslink services throughout the weekend and on Bank Holiday Monday.
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Roads & Driving · GatwickM23 Car Fire Causes Long Delays Near Gatwick Airport
A car fire on the M23 motorway close to Gatwick Airport caused substantial traffic delays. The incident led to lane closures and significant disruption for drivers in the area.
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Roads & Driving · GatwickA22 closed near Gatwick after car and lorry crash
A serious collision involving a car and a lorry led to the closure of the A22 near Gatwick Airport on August 25, 2026. The incident caused significant disruption for travellers and local residents.
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Airports · GatwickGatwick second runway approved after legal challenge fails
Gatwick Airport will open a second runway after a legal challenge was dismissed on 4 August 2026. Campaigners warn the decision will increase carbon emissions, while the airport says it will boost local jobs. The Office for National Statistics reported a £46.1 billion UK tourism deficit in 2024.
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Airports · GatwickGatwick northern runway cleared as High Court blocks final appeal
The High Court has dismissed the last legal challenge to Gatwick’s northern runway, ending a nine-year planning battle. Campaigners must now pay £10,000 per court stage, while the airport says construction will begin 'with confidence' for a 2030 completion.
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Airports · GatwickGatwick second runway approved after Court of Appeal rejects campaigners
The Court of Appeal dismissed a legal challenge by local campaign groups on 4 August 2026, clearing the way for Gatwick Airport’s second runway. The £2.2 billion project, approved by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander in September 2025, will increase annual flights by 100,000 and is expected to open by 2030.
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Airports · GatwickGatwick expansion approved: 100,000 more flights a year from 2030
Gatwick Airport’s £2.2 billion expansion will proceed after the High Court dismissed a legal challenge by campaigners. The project will move the emergency runway 12 metres north, allowing 100,000 additional flights annually from 2030, affecting noise levels and local communities.
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- Tube & Rail · All London
Guildford rail disruption ends after person hit by train
Rail services through Guildford experienced significant disruption after a person was struck by a train. All lines are now open, but passengers are warned of ongoing delays and potential cancellations.
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Person dies near Southwick station, disrupting London Victoria rail services
A person has died after being struck by a train near Southwick station on September 17, causing significant disruption to Southern rail services. British Transport Police confirmed the incident is not suspicious. Disruption was expected to last until 6pm.
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Airports · LutonLuton Airport raises drop-off fee to £9
London Luton Airport has increased its drop-off fee to £9 for a 12-minute stay, marking the second price hike in under a year. The airport cited a desire to promote sustainable transport, while the RAC noted a wider trend of rising charges at UK airports.
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Tube & Rail · All LondonCancelled Train Tickets Valid on Other Operators
Rail passengers facing cancelled services will now be able to use their original ticket on alternative trains from different operators. The policy, extended from this weekend, covers services departing up to two hours before or after the cancelled journey.
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UK airport expansion must be sustainable and regional, says expert
UK airport expansion presents an opportunity to build modern, efficient, and low-carbon aviation hubs. Experts urge that growth must be balanced regionally and sustainability embedded from the outset, with designs accounting for future climate conditions.
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Airports · All LondonNats apologises after 2,000 flights cancelled in major air traffic failure
National Air Traffic Services has apologised for a major technical failure on September 8 that led to over 2,000 flight cancellations and hundreds of thousands of passenger delays. The Ministry of Defence has denied that a military aircraft caused the disruption.
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Tube & Rail · LondonThameslink to upgrade 60,000 train seats
Thameslink is upgrading over 60,000 standard class seat cushions across its 115 trains. The new spring and memory foam cushions will be rolled out from next year as part of a pre-existing contract with Siemens Mobility. The upgrade comes at no additional cost to taxpayers.
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Airports · All LondonThousands of UK flights cancelled; passengers denied compensation
More than 2,000 UK flights have been cancelled since Tuesday, September 8, due to a technical fault with National Air Traffic Services (Nats). The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) stated the incident is likely to be classed as 'extraordinary circumstances', meaning airlines are not legally required to pay compensation to affected passengers.
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Airports · HeathrowConnecticut Family Faces Second Night Sleeping on Heathrow Floor
An American family from Connecticut is facing a second night sleeping on the floor at Heathrow Airport after their flight was diverted. They were told hotels were full and given a non-working contact number.
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Airports · HeathrowNATS Investigates Flight System Issue Causing Airport Chaos
National Air Traffic Services is investigating a flight processing system issue that led to hundreds of flight cancellations and delays across major UK airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted. The disruption caused significant passenger inconvenience and airport operational challenges.
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Air traffic system fault causes nearly 2,000 flight cancellations
A fault in the national air traffic control provider's flight processing system led to the cancellation of nearly 2,000 flights across the UK. The disruption affected thousands of passengers on Tuesday and Wednesday, with investigations now underway.
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Nats computer fault causes UK airport disruption until weekend
A computer fault at the National Air Traffic Service (Nats) has caused significant disruption across UK airports, with the impact expected to last until at least the weekend. Nats engineers have resolved the technical issue, but airlines are working to reposition aircraft and crew.
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Airports · HeathrowNats boss meets minister as flight chaos hits 1,300 cancellations
The head of Nats, the UK's air traffic control provider, met with the transport secretary on Wednesday following a technical issue that caused over 1,300 flight cancellations. The disruption, which began on Tuesday, has affected tens of thousands of passengers, with Heathrow and Gatwick among the most impacted airports.
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Nats System Failure Cancels 1,300 Flights
More than 1,300 flights were cancelled across UK airports on Tuesday due to a system failure at air traffic control provider Nats. Disruption continued into Wednesday, with Heathrow and Gatwick reporting further cancellations. Nats has ruled out a cyber attack as the cause.
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UK air traffic failure: Over 1,000 flights cancelled or delayed
A technical failure in the National Air Traffic Services flight processing system caused over 1,000 flights to be cancelled or delayed across the UK. Heathrow and Gatwick airports were the most affected, with disruption expected to continue into Wednesday.
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Airports · StanstedStansted passengers told to return duty-free after Nats system failure
London Stansted Airport advised passengers with cancelled flights to return duty-free purchases following widespread disruption. National Air Traffic Services (Nats) identified a problem in its flight processing system, leading to over 400 flight cancellations nationwide.
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Thousands delayed as air traffic control system fails
Thousands of holidaymakers are experiencing flight delays and cancellations at Heathrow and Gatwick airports. A technical fault with the air traffic control's flight processing system has led to widespread disruption, expected to continue until at least 9pm.
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Airports · LondonNats Technical Fault Disrupts Flights at Major UK Airports
A technical problem with air traffic control provider Nats caused significant flight disruptions across major UK airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted, leaving passengers stranded on planes and facing extended delays.
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Airports · LondonAir traffic control fault grounds UK departures
An air traffic control technical issue is causing widespread flight delays and cancellations across the UK. Departures from London airports, including Heathrow and Gatwick, are most severely affected as National Air Traffic Services investigates the fault.
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Nats Technical Fault Delays London Airport Departures
Flights departing from London airports experienced delays on [Date] due to a technical problem with Nats, the UK's air traffic control provider. Engineers were investigating the fault, while arrivals at Heathrow remained unaffected.
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