3 h. ago British Airways plane catches fire as pilot confuses left and right during Gatwick take

A runway at Gatwick Airport was forced to close for 50-minutes and 23 flights were cancelled after a British Airways plane caught on fire when a pilot confused his right and left

Events

18 h. ago Plane at London Gatwick Airport caught fire due to copilot mix

Plane at London Gatwick Airport caught fire due to copilot mix-up  Washington Times

Events

23 h. ago Jac Morgan overcome by emotion as moment Lions news hit him emerges

The Wales captain was on a plane when his name was read out in London

Events

24 h. ago Plane caught fire after pilot mixed up left and right hands, investigators say

Some 334 passengers and 13 crew were on board the plane.

Events

3 d. ago London travel news LIVE: Reduced service on the Suffragette line and delayed Gatwick Airport service

There is currently a reduced service on the Suffragette line and trains going to and from Gatwick Airport are facing delays

Society

4 d. ago London Gatwick Airport strikes in May half term and June 2025: full list of dates and airlines affected

London Gatwick Airport strikes in May half term and June 2025: full list of dates and airlines affected  Time Out

Events

4 d. ago What are the hand baggage and liquid rules at London's main airports?

A consumer group has warned that inconsistent baggage rules across airports may cause confusion and delays

Politics

8 d. ago Gatwick strikes: Fresh chaos for holidaymakers as baggage handlers and refuel workers to walk out again

Disruption to hit May half terms holidays with dozens of flights set to be cancelled each day

Events

8 d. ago Airport drop off fees: map shows how much your nearest major airport charges in the UK

Both Gatwick Airport and Glasgow Airport have hiked their drop-off fees - here’s the drop-off charges for major airports across the UK.

Politics

2 w. ago Gatwick accepts changes on aircraft noise and public transport in expansion bid

In February, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced she is prepared to support the expansion of Gatwick airport if the project is adjusted.

Politics

2 w. ago Direct train services between Newcastle and Brighton planned

Arriva Group said the trains would run under its Grand Central brand and call at stations such as York, Birmingham New Street and Gatwick airport.

Politics

2 w. ago Debate over whether to remove London plane trees in Hamilton, Victoria

Debate over whether to remove London plane trees in Hamilton, Victoria  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Politics

2 w. ago EasyJet flight forced to make emergency landing after passenger freaks out over 'snakes on plane'

The man allegedly became threatening after repeatedly shouting about snakes on the plane - with pilots on the flight from London to Marrakech, Morocco, deciding to make an emergency landing in Faro

Politics

2 w. ago London airport once again named UK’s worst for flight delays

Air traffic control disruption has been identified as the main driving force behind flight delays in Gatwick

Transport

2 w. ago London Gatwick is UK’s worst airport for flight delays, figures show

CAA data shows flights departed more than 23 minutes late last year, with Birmingham and Manchester second and third-worstLondon Gatwick is the UK’s worst airport for flight delays, official figures showed, with air traffic control issues blamed for continuing disruption.In 2024, flights departed on average more than 23 minutes late from Britain’s second-biggest airport, according to data from the Civil Aviation Authority. Continue reading...

Transport

2 w. ago Gatwick named worst British airport for delays second year in a row, with flights leaving 23 minutes late on average

Gatwick has retained its unwanted title as the country's worst airport for delays - with departures last year running on average 23 minutes late.

Transport

2 w. ago Gatwick is worst airport for flight delays for second year in a row

Departures from the West Sussex airport were an average of more than 23 minutes behind schedule in 2024.

Transport

3 w. ago Everything you need to know about the Gatwick strikes and how they impact you

All you need to know as planned disruption this Easter will see staff walk out over pension schemes, late payments and ‘illegal’ shift patterns

Events

3 w. ago Gatwick airport strikes to go ahead as workers reject latest offer

Gatwick Airport is bracing for disruption this Easter as staff walk out over pension schemes, late payments and ‘illegal’ shift patterns

Events

3 w. ago Easter weekend travel disruption: what to expect on UK roads, rail and at airports

Millions are expected to flood British roads and railways, with Gatwick Airport anticipating disruptions

Transport