London Gatwick Airport: England’s second-busiest airport, a single-runway hub for easyJet and BA’s southern base.
The RAC has found that drop-off charges at the UK’s top 20 airports have risen on average by about a third since last summer, with Gatwick, Stansted and London City among the most expensive. The trend contrasts with EU hubs where such charges are rare, and authorities are urging drivers to consider alternatives.
The High Court has upheld the government’s approval of Gatwick’s Northern Runway project, preserving plans to expand capacity and deliver thousands of jobs, while opponents vow to appeal.
Flights from Gatwick were diverted after a late-night technical fault prompted a temporary runway closure. Several planes landed safely at alternate airports, with passengers facing delays and disrupted onward travel; authorities emphasise safety as the priority.