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The Latest Breaking News from Gatwick

Thousands impacted as Gatwick air traffic control hit by staff shortages

It comes just two weeks after a Nats technical glitch caused widespread disruption at airports across the UK.

The Independent UK

Flights cancelled at Gatwick after short-notice staff absences

Temporary air traffic control restrictions led to 22 flights being cancelled and others diverted

The Guardian - UK

Flights diverted due to staff shortages in air traffic control at Gatwick

Dozens of arrivals and departures were affected on Thursday evening, with passengers advised to contact their airline.

The Independent UK

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Gatwick chaos as air traffic control shortage forces dozens of flights to be diverted

‘We apologise very sincerely to everyone who has been inconvenienced” – Nats statement after the third air traffic control issue in 18 days

The Independent UK

‘We paid out £1,600’: UK passengers reveal flight cancellation woes

Airline eventually gives refund after wildfires; and passenger tells how Gatwick became a campsite

The Guardian - UK

RAAC concrete found at both Gatwick and Heathrow airports

UK’s busiest airports stress that steps have been taken to remedy presence of the lightweight concrete

Evening Standard

Thousands of airline passengers at Gatwick hit by fresh air traffic control cancellations

The number of flights serving Gatwick Airport on Wednesday night was restricted because of staff sickness

Evening Standard

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Thousands of airline passengers hit by fresh air traffic control cancellations

The number of flights serving Gatwick Airport on Wednesday night was restricted because of staff sickness.

The Independent UK

Travel chaos drags on with Nats staff shortage and manhunt border delays

EasyJet cancelled 40 flights at Gatwick on Wednesday night as manhunt queues build

The Independent UK

Airline chiefs join forces to plead: ‘Don’t ever let this chaos happen again’

One travel industry consultant said the event was an “international embarrassment” and questioned Britain’s aviation infrastructure

Evening Standard

Repatriation flights to set off for Gatwick after air traffic control fault

The failure, which led to a spate of cancellations and delays, was caused by flight data received by National Air Traffic Services.

The Independent UK

Train strikes and cancelled flights spell Bank Holiday travel chaos

Thousands of passengers affected by BA cancellations at Heathrow and easyJet disruption at Gatwick

The Independent UK

Strike threat at Gatwick over as workers accept improved pay offers

Unite said it has now secured eight pay deals at the airport without going ahead with strike action.

Evening Standard

Gatwick airport: August ground-handling strikes suspended at the last minute

Passengers hoping to travel to or from the Sussex airport by train will be hit by rail strikes on 26 August and 2 September

The Independent UK

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Heathrow and Gatwick climb league table of the world’s busiest airports

Plane Talk: August data from industry analyst OAG shows surprising success for the main London gateways

The Independent UK

Gatwick Strikes 2023: Warnings of ‘severe disruption’ at airport as August strikes announced

The industrial action will involve more than 230 members of Unite at the West Sussex airport

The Independent UK

8 of the best Tunisia holiday destinations for all-inclusives

From the souks of Sousse to the Mediterranean beaches of Djerba, here’s where to visit for the best all-inclusive holidays in Tunisia

The Independent UK

Gatwick Strikes 2023: Warnings of ‘severe disruption’ at airport as August strikes announced

The industrial action will involve more than 230 members of Unite at the West Sussex airport.

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The Independent UK

Union predicts ‘severe disruption’ at Gatwick as August strikes announced

The industrial action will involve more than 230 members of Unite at the West Sussex airport.

Evening Standard

Gatwick strike ‘to hit tens of thousands’ over August bank holiday as travel disruption looms

Two four-day strikes have been called by ground handlers on August 18 and 25

The Independent UK

New UK airline says its passengers will ‘feel like a million dollars’

Global Airlines is aiming to begin operating flights between Gatwick and New York JFK by the middle of next year.

The Independent UK

7 of the best Malta holidays 2024: Where to stay for luxury retreats and budget breaks

The best Malta destinations and last-minute holiday deals for a 2024 getaway to the Mediterranean island

The Independent UK

Gatwick: Weekend strikes called off as ground handling staff get better pay offers

All but one dispute is already settled, and the last is being voted on

Evening Standard

Will there be delays at Gatwick Airport because of strikes this weekend? Latest info for holidaymakers

ASLEF members were due to walk out today — on Wednesday — and Friday, but the union now says strike action has been suspended

The Independent UK

Thousands stranded as air traffic control delays cause dozens of flight cancellations at Gatwick

Exclusive: Staff shortage in the Gatwick control tower partly blamed for the cancellation of at least 60 flights to and from the Sussex airport

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