03 Oct 2023 | 10:25 AM UTC
UK: London Gatwick Airport extends cap on flights through Oct. 15, due to staff shortages
Flight cancelations at London Gatwick Airport, UK, to continue through mid-October, due to staff shortages. Reconfirm flights.
Event
Authorities at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) have announced further flight cancelations, through Oct. 15. On Oct. 2, LGW announced an extension of the limit of 800 flights per day to Oct. 15, due to staff shortages. The cap has impacted three percent of flights in recent days. Authorities predict around 150 flights will be canceled.
The flight limit will lead to further cancelations. Delays and disruptions to air operations are also likely. A further extension of the cap is possible.
Context
A limit of 800 flights per day was imposed Sept. 25 due to to staff shortages, in particular due to sickness among air traffic control (ATC) staff.
Advice
Confirm all flight times and bookings. Allow extra time for arrival at the airport and for passenger processing.
