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UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander approved a £2.2bn plan for a second runway at Gatwick Airport to increase capacity and boost the economy, despite opposition from environmental groups concerned about climate impact and local noise and traffic issues.
Gatwick Airport's South Terminal was evacuated due to a suspected prohibited item in luggage, causing significant disruption. An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was deployed, and a security cordon was established. Passengers faced delays, with some flights redirected or delayed, and railway services to the airport were suspended. The North Terminal remained operational, but passengers were redirected there, leading to crowding issues.
A security incident at London Gatwick Airport's South Terminal led to the evacuation of the 'land side' area, including the railway station, after a suspicious item was detected during a security check. This has caused significant disruption, with passengers being redirected to the North Terminal for processing, leading to crowding and confusion as thousands of travelers are affected. Flights are still landing, but passengers are being bussed to the North Terminal, complicating onward travel plans.
London's Gatwick Airport has imposed a daily flight limit of 800 departures and arrivals until Sunday due to an outbreak of COVID-19 among air traffic control staff. Around 30% of the division's employees are off sick, causing disruptions. The airport aims to prevent last-minute cancellations and delays while National Air Traffic Services (NATS) returns to normal operations. The largest number of cancellations will occur on Friday, affecting 33 departures. NATS apologized for the inconvenience but cited various medical reasons for their inability to manage normal flows.
Passengers flying from Gatwick Airport have reported long queues again due to a problem with the airport's self-check-in machines. Gatwick said it had seen "some queuing" but overall it was "running as usual". Earlier, Gatwick said it was "running well" and had made significant progress rectifying a technical issue which caused delays on Saturday.