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Gatwick celebrates new ownership with continued investment to “put passengers at heart”

Gatwick celebrates new ownership with continued investment to “put passengers at heart” of exciting new chapter New long-term partnership formed by VINCI Airports and Global Infrastructure Partners which will support Gatwick’s passenger-focused strategy Major investment programme will “enable Gatwick to continue on its successful journey” says CEO Stewart Wingate London Gatwick today announced a new chapter in its ownership as VINCI Airports completed the purchase of a 50.01% stake in the airport. Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) will continue to manage the remaining 49.99% interest in Gatwick. The new partnership promises continued investment to put passengers at the heart of Gatwick’s future plans. VINCI Airports, the world’s...
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Gatwick set for summer with ten brand new routes

Gatwick set for summer with ten brand new routes Ten brand new routes set to start from Gatwick this summer season, plus airport reveals the summer destinations most desired by UK passengers Nearly 17 million passenger seats departing from Gatwick this summer Meanwhile, this Easter weekend, half a million passengers (550,000) will be travelling through Gatwick (+5.1% on 2018) London Gatwick today reveals the summer travelling trends of UK holidaymakers and this summer’s fastest-growing destinations. Long-haul destinations making the top ten fastest-growing list from Gatwick include Doha and Buenos Aires, each +51% and +68% on summer 2018 respectively. Competitive pricing from Norwegian and the fuel-efficient Dreamliner aircraft make...
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Gatwick long-haul traffic growth continues

Gatwick long-haul traffic grows in December as 46.1m passengers travel through in 2018 Number of passengers travelling on long-haul flights from Gatwick last month up +6.1 year-on-year Long-haul growth drives 2018 cargo surge, +16.1% across the year A record 46.1m passengers travelled through the airport in 2018 London Gatwick’s long-haul routes saw year-on-year growth of +6.1% in December, as a rising number of passengers opted to spend the festive season further afield. In the same month that a vital new long-haul connection to Shanghai with China Eastern was launched, routes to the US and Canada continued to thrive, +10.9% overall. Las Vegas proved a particularly popular December holiday option, +50.3% year-on-year. Routes to...
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Gatwick Masterplan in final week of consultation

One week left for local residents and businesses to make their views known on Gatwick’s growth plans Twelve week public consultation on draft master plan closes at 5pm on 10 January 2019 Gatwick’s plans will provide new opportunities for the South East and bolster the local economy for future generations Plan includes bringing the airport’s existing standby runway into routine use for the first time Gatwick is reminding local residents and businesses that they have just one week left to respond to the twelve week public consultation on its growth plans, which include - for the first time - the routine use of its existing standby runway Gatwick’s draft master plan was launched for consultation in October 2018 and considers how Gatwick...
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New long-term partnership announced for London Gatwick

New long-term partnership announced for London Gatwick Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) has announced a new partnership with VINCI Airports, a leading worldwide airport operator with a network of 46 airports in 12 countries VINCI Airports will take a 50.01% stake in Gatwick GIP will maintain its integral role in the management and ownership of the airport Commenting on the announcement by GIP and VINCI Airports, Gatwick’s Chairman Sir David Higgins, said: “We very much welcome this commitment from VINCI Airports to Gatwick which is a vote of confidence in Gatwick and its future potential.” Chief Executive, Stewart Wingate, said: “Our Chairman and I, along with our senior management team, will all remain at Gatwick and look forward...
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Drones ground London Gatwick flights causing disruption to thousands of passengers

Flights remain grounded at London Gatwick airport due to drone operations close to the airport. There is a Police operation underway to search for the drone and it's operator. Numerous flights have been diverted to other airports. Passengers are advised to contact their airline before travelling to the airport. Flights are not expected to recommence until 19:00 at the earliest. (20.12.18) In a statement from the airport the airport said, "Gatwick Airport’s runway remains closed and all flights are currently suspended following reports of drones flying over Gatwick’s airfield last night and this morning. There is significant disruption at Gatwick today and we are prioritising the welfare of those at the airport by deploying staff into...
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Gatwick claims huge public support for airport growth

Three quarters of residents in Sussex, Surrey and Kent surveyed support Gatwick’s growth plans - with only 14% opposing Polling commissioned to gather the views of local residents Boost to the local economy – jobs, trade and investment – seen as most important factor when supporting growth plans, followed by new travel connections Plans involve using new technology to maximise airport’s main runway and potentially bringing its standby runway into routine use for departing flights Three quarters of residents (74%) in Sussex, Surrey and Kent who were surveyed support Gatwick’s plans to increase capacity by making better use of its existing runways – with only 14% opposing - according to a poll by YouGov published today. A similarly...
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Gatwick breaks new record

Gatwick breaks through four million passengers for the first October ever Gatwick achieved over four million passengers in October - the first time in the airport’s history it has surpassed the milestone 4.02 million passengers travelled through the airport, +2% on last year Long-haul routes continue to demonstrate their popularity +12.4% on October 2017 London Gatwick has announced that the airport has achieved over four million passengers in the month of October for the first time ever. Passenger numbers grew +2% versus October 2017. The airport’s long-haul connections continue to grow and were +12.4% in the month whilst Gatwick’s cargo tonnage grew +1.6%. North Atlantic routes proved particularly popular +15.4% on last year. Boston...
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Gatwick Hosts Employment Fair

Over 1500 jobs on offer at Gatwick with almost 50 employers exhibiting at the airport’s Job Fair next week Video pod available to practice and build confidence at interviews ‘Yes Chef’ food preparation demonstrations to showcase behind the scenes at a busy restaurant and inspire people into the industry Fashion show will display affordable recycled clothing suitable for interviews Over 1500 jobs are on offer – from almost 50 employers – at the next Gatwick Job Fair, the airport announced today. To support job seekers a video pod will be available to practice and build confidence at interviews, head chefs will demonstrate food preparation to showcase careers in catering and a fashion show will display affordable recycled clothing to...
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