London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Website: www.gatwickairport.com

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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Gatwick achieves biggest-ever month in its 80 year history, reaffirming expansion case

11 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell

Gatwick Airport's expansion case reiterated after achieving the busiest single month in its 80 year history.

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Arup report claims Gatwick expansion would deliver up to 28,000 new jobs

4 August 2016 | By Gatwick Airport

Construction and operation of a second runway at Gatwick would deliver a transformative jobs boost across the South East and generate 28,000 additional jobs, claims a new report published today by Arup...

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Gatwick Airport selects 17 contractors for next stage of £2.5bn transformation

28 July 2016 | By Gatwick Airport

In a further sign of confidence in Gatwick’s future growth, the airport has selected 17 construction and engineering companies to carry out the next stage of the airport’s £2.5bn transformation programme...

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Gatwick’s £200m investment boost welcomed by Mayor of London

15 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Gatwick Airport has announced £200 million of additional investment at the airport during a visit by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.

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Gatwick Airport achieves 24 percent growth in long-haul routes

11 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Latest figures suggest long-haul routes at Gatwick Airport have increase 24 percent year-on-year, reinforcing its position in the airport expansion battle.

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Gatwick Airport opens next-generation security area in North Terminal

4 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler (International Airport Review)

Gatwick Airport has opened a new state-of-the-art security area that will halve passenger times whilst maintaining strict screening measures.

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Airport expansion decision delayed until at least October

30 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

The decision as to where airport expansion should take place in South East England has been delayed until October confirms Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin.

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Brexit – What next for the airport expansion debate?

27 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

With the UK deciding to leave the European Union in last week’s referendum, Gatwick and Heathrow set out their case for airport expansion in order to support the UK economy and future growth.

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Gatwick ups its game with impressive new Pier 1 facility

15 June 2016 | By Mandy Parrett, Editorial Assistant

The UK’s second largest airport, Gatwick, has officially launched its new Pier 1 facility, marking its largest single investment under the current ownership.

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Gatwick writes to Prime Minister outlining eight new pledges for expansion

7 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Gatwick Airport has written to the Prime Minister setting out eight new pledges which it says will guarantee Britain a new runway by 2025.

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Birmingham Airport announces support for Gatwick expansion

3 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Ahead of the UK government’s decision on where airport expansion in the South East should be, Birmingham Airport has declared its support for a new runway at Gatwick Airport.

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Gatwick will step-up efforts to combat human trafficking

13 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Gatwick Airport has announced it will increase efforts to support the fight against human trafficking, child exploitation and modern-day slavery.

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Gatwick opens world’s largest self-service bag drop zone

13 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Gatwick has opened what is said to be the world’s largest self-service bag drop zone as part of a major project to transform the North Terminal.

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The expansion battle continues as Heathrow pledges to reduce night flights

11 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

Heathrow Airport has announced it will meet the conditions set out in the Airports Commission’s recommendation and pledges to reduce night flights if selected for expansion.

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Government must ‘make up its mind’ on airport expansion says Committee

4 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, International Airport Review

In a report issued today, the Transport Committee has urged the UK Government to set out a clear timetable on airport expansion.