Tags: London Gatwick

Wizz Air to Base its First Ever Airbus A321XLR at London Gatwick with Direct Route to Jeddah

Wizz Air, the most environmentally sustainable airline globally[1], is excited to announce that its first Airbus A321XLR (Extra Long Range) aircraft will join Wizz Air UK’s fleet at its base in London Gatwick. Wizz Air’s first Airbus A321XLR aircraft will arrive in March 2025, marking a new era of intercontinental travel with the launch of […]

London Gatwick Hydrogen Hub: a new partnership to accelerate on hydrogen airports

Airbus, easyJet, Air Products, and London Gatwick to work together to establish how hydrogen infrastructure – including to fuel new types of aircraft – could be introduced at the airport. Airbus is developing new short-haul hydrogen powered aircraft – aiming for them to enter commercial service from 2035. London Gatwick, Lyon-Saint Exupery, and Kansai Airports have formed […]

For the first time, VINCI Airports’ overall traffic exceeded pre-pandemic level

Passenger traffic in the network managed by VINCI Airports remained on its positive trend in October. In particular, as in previous months, it climbed to new all-time highs in Portugal, Serbia, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. In United Kingdom and Japan, it is nearing its 2019 level. Overall, traffic in VINCI Airports’ network exceeded its […]

Siemens to upgrade baggage handling system in London Gatwick South

Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has been awarded a project to upgrade the existing hold baggage lines and install new conveyors in the South Terminal at London Gatwick Airport in the UK. The contract includes the supply and replacement of new baggage conveyors and mechanical equipment in the main baggage hall, as well […]

The flight before Christmas: Gatwick Airport predicts record festive season as Christmas getaway begins

2.1 million passengers to journey through London Gatwick this festive period Passengers heading off to Lapland set to double this Christmas break Christmas Day passengers +6% on last year Data from London Gatwick has today revealed Friday 22 December will be the airport’s busiest Christmas season departure day, with passengers set to take advantage of […]