26 Sep 2023 | 01:09 PM UTC
UK: Flight disruptions at London Gatwick Airport as of Sept. 26
Flight disruptions at London Gatwick Airport, UK, as of Sept. 26. Flight delays, and cancellations likely. Reconfirm all flights.
Event
Disruptions are likely at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) through at least Oct. 1 due to an air traffic control staff shortage. LGW is imposing a limit of between 800-865 daily departures and landings through Oct. 1; 164 flights are projected to be canceled. Easyjet (U2) is expected to be most heavily impacted, followed by Ryanair (FR) and British Airways (BA).
Flight delays and cancellations may linger through Oct. 2 as operators reposition planes and clear backlogs.
Advice
Reconfirm all flights at LGW. Be prepared for potential delays if traveling through LGW.
