11 - May - 2015
The Gatwick Express between London and Gatwick Airport is renowned . It currently runs every 15 minutes with a journey time of just 30 minutes and offers a very dependable service for its passengers. Plans are to provide faster service.
2 - Mar - 2015
As Heathrow Airport tells Sir Howard Davies and his Commission that they need to change their assessment to ‘neutral’ on the impact a third runway at the airport would have on the local community.
2 - Mar - 2015
These two local councils have set the record straight over their decision to neither endorse nor oppose expansion at Gatwick airport. The expansion decision is currently being deliberated upon by the officials of the airports commission.
23 - Feb - 2015
Sir Roy McNulty, Chairman at Gatwick airport, has warned of public backlash if the government goes ahead with endorsing the construction of an additional runway at Heathrow airport. The Gatwick airport boss is playing the political card. He said
19 - Jan - 2015
As Gatwick tops a new poll as the Londoners favourite option for expansion, for many rail passengers in London travel chaos goes on as London Bridge continues with its redevelopment programme. And if you were thinking of taking the bus instead, tha
11 - Dec - 2014
Gatwick is lobbying town hallsin south London to support their expansion plan. The Bosses at Gatwick are saying that a second runway at Gatwick is much better suited for South London residents more than Heathrow. The west Sussex airport says the exp
20 - Nov - 2014
Wingate, the Boss at Gatwick airport has come out strongly to defend the airports position in their expansion bid. Wingate was reacting to suggestions by the Airports commission that the charges on passengers would increase more than 100 percent fro
7 - Nov - 2014
A Thomas Cook passenger jet carrying 237 passengers was forced to return to Gatwick halfway through its flight after the emergency slide used to disembark in times of crisis fell off. The flight TCX1638 had left Gatwick airport at 9AM was forced to
22 - Oct - 2014
Gatwick has been pushing for the award for the expansion of airlines through the building of a second runway. This however, does not guarantee the increase of airlines preferring Gatwick to Heathrow. Global airlines will continue to jostle for space
6 - Oct - 2014
Snowbird airlines a Finnish charter airline is starting its flights to London. The first flight will touch down at the Gatwick international airport on the 6th of December. This however, is a reschedule of the original date of the first flight. The
4 - Sep - 2014
Many of Nottingham university students intending to fly to Tanzania on Thursday evening converged on Gatwick airport ready for the flight. Their awaited trip to climb Mt Kilimanjaro to raise money for charity was in vain after the company that organ
25 - Aug - 2014
Gatwick airport has concluded the consultations over the controversial flights through West Kent. In the agreement, it was proposed that the airport would change the flights paths but the campaigners maintained their stand to oppose the plans.
4 - Aug - 2014
It’s been an embarrassing week for Gatwick as many local voters slammed their plans for a second runway. Almost two-thirds of respondents to the consultation gave a resounding “no” to all three options the airport submitted. Also revealed was the
29 - Jun - 2014
Now you’re scratching your heads… how could Scotland benefit from Gatwick building a second runway rather than Heathrow getting a third one? Well, according to a study conducted by Oxford Economics and York Aviation, passengers flying out of Scotla
20 - Jun - 2014
Gatwick chief has spoken and said that a second runway would complete the scope of the capital’s rebirth. The chief said this at a high level debate that was hosted by the city’s mayor. David McMillan, Gatwick non executive director also added that
10 - Jun - 2014
As Gatwick and Heathrow go head-to-head, the ‘battle for expansion’ begins in earnest as plans are revealed by both airports… And it looks like it could become the ‘air battle of the 21st century’ judging by letter published in The Daily Telegraph a
5 - Jun - 2014
This week, three of the UK s major airports reported a big rise in passenger numbers, demonstrating that the economy is definitely on the turn and growth is steadily increasing. Gatwick reported a 15.4% increase more than 3 million travellers pa
3 - Jun - 2014
Campaigners who are protesting against the construction of a new runway at Gatwick airport have come up with new claims. They say that an additional runway would destroy large tracts of ancient woodland on the site. Gatwick airport in an earlier bid
29 - May - 2014
A watchdog team has established that a well known parking company has been leaving passengers cars in random locations contrary to what they promise. The Company had been under surveillance after numerous claims emerged of their poor service deliver
23 - May - 2014
London Gatwick has installed IBS systems to enhance its efficiency. IBS software is one of the top IT solutions provider created for the aviation industry. The airport has now successfully implemented airport collaborative decision making tools
21 - May - 2014
EPS parking limited, a parking firm that had earlier on insinuated that Gatwick airport had approved of its operations at the Airport has been taken to court and fined. The firm missed the hearing in court at Crawley and was found guilty of breachin
7 - May - 2014
Hever castle which is located near Gatwick airport fears that if a second runway is built it would reduce the number of people visiting the castle. This is because the castle has over the years suffered from the noise coming from the airport. An add
1 - May - 2014
Management at Gatwick Airport has received another attack on their proposals for a new runway at the airport, this time from members of the Charlwood History Group. Local historians are said to be “appalled” the potential demolishing of historic
15 - Apr - 2014
As most European airports have recorded double digit growth in passenger numbers over the month of March, Gatwick has seen a 5.1% more than the double digit growth. Gatwick which is the second busiest airport in London over the past year has experie
9 - Apr - 2014
Easy jet CEO Carolyn McCall confirmed that the airline has signed long term deals with Gatwick and Luton Airports. The UK low cost carrier signed a seven year deal with Gatwick and a ten year deal with Luton. This deal will lead to a better environm
7 - Apr - 2014
British Airways has announced major plans to increase its flight schedules from Gatwick airport. The airline is set to add flights to the existing popular destinations from Gatwick. It also plans on adding new routes with potential customers. The ai
29 - Mar - 2014
Following the start of Gatwick Airport’s 6-month flight path trial on 17th February which is being run by National Air Traffic Services together with the airport, there has been outrage among villagers surrounding Gatwick in Surrey. Villagers are
25 - Mar - 2014
A second runway at Gatwick is on the shortlist of the Government’s Airports Commission report as a possibility in addressing air capacity in the South East; not surprisingly, this has brought huge concern and despair for many in the area. This week
21 - Mar - 2014
Gatwick Airport has released its noise management report which places Gatwick as the industry leader in aircraft noise management. The report was commissioned by Gatwick a year ago and carried out by Noise Communications Solutions (NCS). The aim was
12 - Mar - 2014
After a report on the past flooding at London Gatwick airport was released, its top management agreed to set aside £30 million to deal with flooding in the future. The report which was based on the flooding that happened from December last year was
9 - Mar - 2014
You know that period after you land at an airport and you have extra time on your hands but nothing much to do or a place to go to? Well, we have a brilliant idea for you incase you are in such a situation. Upon your request our cab driver can take
2 - Mar - 2014
With the heavy rainfall being experienced across the Uk, water levels have been on the rise each day. Yesterday there were reports of delays in railway transport. Trains in Purley, couldson South, RedhillMerstham and Gatwick airport reported delays
28 - Feb - 2014
A report on an accident that took place in April 2012 involving a virgin atlantic plane has been released. The flight had made an emergency landing at Gatwick airport and two people were injured. The flight had left Gatwick for Orlando but returned
14 - Feb - 2014
It appears it’s not just Heathrow Airport that’s making significant investments; Gatwick Airport’s CIO has announced a range of new measures that not only focuses on providing a unique, streamlined passenger experience, but also improving security a
12 - Feb - 2014
Reports show that traffic at Gatwick airport has increased by 6.6% since the begining of the year. An average of 2.2 million people are said to have passed through Gatwick airport in January this year. Though domestic flights through the airport was
3 - Feb - 2014
Schools holidays are a time that many families plan to take a break, often abroad, but it appears that they are paying the price! And parents are now in outrage at the way holiday firms and airlines are increasing prices to effectively ‘make a quic
21 - Jan - 2014
The proposed airspace changes at Gatwick Airport is about to be completed. These set changes will mostly affect people living around Sussex, especially the ones near the entry and exit points of the airport. Before its completion Gatwick airport is
10 - Jan - 2014
I doubt there are many people in the UK that didn’t suffer power failures over the past few weeks as a result of the recent bad weather, resulting in a widespread flooding and power failures. Christmas Eve saw many facing a Christmas Day with no fe