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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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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 · 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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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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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 · 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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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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M25, M23 and M3 close overnight for roadworks affecting Barnet drivers
National Highways will close sections of the M25, M23 and M3 from 9 pm tonight for overnight roadworks. The A282 Dartford East Tunnel will also shut, affecting commuters travelling to Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Heathrow and Gatwick until 5.30 am.
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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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WorldGTR reports 43% rise in boarding falls as airports brace for August peaks
Greater Thameslink Railway has recorded 93 incidents of passengers falling while boarding trains in 2026, a 43% increase on the same period last year. The operator has issued safety warnings ahead of Gatwick and Luton airports’ busiest days, with up to 68,500 passengers expected on 9 and 16 August.
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