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22 Nov 2024 | 03:53 PM UTC

UK: London Gatwick Airport reopens after security incident Nov. 22 /update 1

Officials reopen London Gatwick Airport, UK, after security incident Nov. 22. Continued rail and flight disruptions likely.

Warning

Officials reopened London Gatwick Airport (LGW) Nov. 22 following a security incident. Authorities had evacuated the South Terminal as a precaution. The Gatwick Express rail service has resumed operations.

Flight arrivals and departures via the South Terminal will likely experience knock-on disruptions in the coming hours. Rail and vehicle traffic in the vicinity may remain disrupted in the coming hours. Passenger processing will likely suffer residual delays through at least the early evening.

Reconfirm all flight times and bookings. Allow extra time for arrival at the airport and for passenger processing.