Tue, 21-Oct-2025

London Gatwick cuts summer flights on staff shortages

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The hub, which is majority-owned by Vinci Airports in France, will operate a maximum of 825 daily flights in July and 850 daily flights in August, down from pre-pandemic daily totals of around 900 for the summer months. “Gatwick is temporarily moderating its rate of growth for July and August” to offer passengers “a more … Read more

Airports have been ordered to cease ignoring disabled people

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Disabled passengers have been left waiting hours on planes for help to get off, the CAA has said. The industry has been struggling with staff shortages after the pandemic and post-cancellation travel restrictions. Civil Aviation Authority: Some recent incidents were “unacceptable”. Air terminals should quit bombing disabled travelers or they could confront legitimate activity, the … Read more