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Gatwick has record-breaking November as growth plans develop
As passenger traffic continues to grow, Gatwick has secured the support of 74 per cent of MPs in a YouGov poll to make better use of existing runways.
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Gatwick Airport is the second busiest airport in the United Kingdom after London Heathrow. Located south west of London near the town of Crawley, London Gatwick has one operational runway and two passenger terminals.
Of all the London airports, Gatwick is unique in its provision of the three main business models: full service, no frills and charter.
Gatwick’s three main resident airlines are British Airways, EasyJet and Norwegian.
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New vital route between Gatwick and Shanghai jets-off
The route comes as passenger numbers on Chinese routes from Gatwick grew by 54.3 per cent and it will provide over 3,700 tonnes of cargo capacity in both directions and over 70,000 seats per year.
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Gatwick gains support of local residents for better use of runways
Three quarters of residents in Sussex, Surrey and Kent surveyed support Gatwick’s growth plans - with only 14 per cent opposing.
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Gatwick has welcomed 46 million passengers in last 12 months
As more passenger arrive at Gatwick, the airport works hard to mitigate the knock on effects, such as noise pollution.
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Narita International Airport tops list for best airport for remote working
Study conducted by PowWowNow has developed a list of best and worst airports to work remotely at, Japan tops the list, while the UK falls short.
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Transport Secretary announces new route from Newquay to Heathrow
New route between Newquay and Heathrow builds on the government’s commitment of joining the nations and regions of the UK with the hub.
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Gatwick reaches milestone four million October passengers for first time
For the first time in the airport’s history, this year Gatwick welcomed over four million passengers during the month of October - an increase of two per cent on 2017.
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Gatwick provides more flights to Lapland for the 2018 winter season
The height of the winter season for Gatwick comes in the form of 120 flights scheduled to Lapland to accommodate the growing demand for snowy winter getaways.
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International Airport Review Awards 2018 – shortlist announced
International Airport Review is very proud to announce the shortlisted candidates for its 2018 Awards, and would like to thank everyone who participated, nominated and voted in the awards this year.
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easyJet expands airports using DHL’s ground handling operations
Following a successful partnership at London Gatwick, DHL has been appointed by easyJet to take over the airline’s ground handling operations at Bristol and Manchester Airports.
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Standby runway to become operational at Gatwick
Gatwick Airport has released plans to use its emergency runway for commercial flights to increase the capacity of the airport.
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Another budget airline bites the dust as Cypriot airline suspends operations
Cobalt Air has suspended operations, leaving passengers stranded, as financial backing from potential investors were not found.
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Gatwick welcomes world’s first commercial flight using next-gen fuel
London Gatwick has recorded the busiest September in its history, with 4.5 million passengers travelling through, and as passenger numbers continue to rise, Gatwick was also recognised by the Carbon Trust for its significant carbon footprint reduction last year.
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First flight fuelled with recycled carbon emissions lands at London Gatwick
The new fuel technology captures and recycles carbon-rich industrial waste gases from steel mills into ethanol – gases that would otherwise go up the chimney into the atmosphere.
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Gatwick becomes first UK airport to open sensory room
The new, free-to-use sensory room provides a calming space for passengers with special needs to relax in before their flight.
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