Eurowings takes off from London Gatwick with new German routes
London Gatwick has welcomed Eurowings as a new airline partner, with the launch of two new routes connecting passengers to Cologne and Stuttgart this summer. The Lufthansa Group carrier began operating a choice of 13 weekly flights to Cologne on 29 March, offering Eurowings’ only UK connection to the city. And in addition, the airline has […]
AnimaWings joins London Gatwick’s growing portfolio
AnimaWings has launched its first service from London Gatwick, with flights to Bucharest Otopeni beginning on Sunday 22 March. The route operates six times per week from London Gatwick’s South Terminal, offering passengers more choice for direct travel to Romania’s capital. Flights are operated using modern Airbus A220-300 aircraft and offer Business Class, Premium Economy […]
London Gatwick’s Route 4 airspace change proposal – stakeholders invited to have their say
Communities and stakeholders have just over six weeks left to respond to London Gatwick’s public consultation on options for the future operation of Route 4 – one of the departure routes for aircraft flying out of the Airport – as part of an Airspace Change Proposal (ACP). The consultation, which has now reached its halfway […]
Strong 2025 performance as investment, innovation and operational excellence positions London Gatwick for future growth
London Gatwick delivered a strong financial performance in 2025 underpinned by excellent passenger service, optimised operational performance and expansion of its long-haul offer. London Gatwick also received planning consent from the Government for its transformative Northern Runway Project, as well as welcoming a new Chief Executive, Pierre-Hugues Schmit, who succeeded Stewart Wingate in September 2025. The business’ Annual Financial Statements for 2025 show: […]
APPG roundtable will mark English Tourism Week with focus on the South East’s tourism offer
A parliamentary roundtable titled ‘England’s Front Door to the World’ will take place in Westminster on Thursday 19 March at 10:30am as part of English Tourism Week. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the South East and Gatwick Diamond Growth Gateway are hosting the event, which will bring together parliamentarians, tourism organisations and business representatives. […]
Experience Sussex report shows tourism contributed £4 billion to the local economy in 2024
Experience Sussex, the official visitor economy development programme for East and West Sussex, has released research that reveals the significant value of tourism for businesses in the region. The Economic Impact of Tourism in East and West Sussex report shows that in 2024: – 50.6 million trips by visitors generated more than £4.06 billion for the […]
London Gatwick gears up for biggest summer since 2019 as record number of airlines take off
London Gatwick is gearing up for its busiest summer season since 2019, with a record number of airlines, destinations and expanded long-haul options giving passengers more choice than ever before. The first in a number of new services launched earlier this month with Emirates welcoming its fourth-daily flight to Dubai. Operated on Airbus A350 – […]
AirAsia X lands at London Gatwick with new flights to Kuala Lumpur
London Gatwick is adding a new destination to its expanding long-haul network, with AirAsia X launching a daily flight to Kuala Lumpur. Starting on 26 June 2026, the service will operate via Bahrain on A330 aircraft, connecting London Gatwick with the Malaysian capital for the first time since 2012. Passengers can also benefit from onward […]
London Gatwick launches applications for 2026 engineering apprenticeships
Applications have opened for London Gatwick’s acclaimed apprenticeship programme, giving aspiring engineers the chance to launch their careers in an innovative and fast‑paced airport environment. This year, the airport is recruiting three Electro/Mechanical apprentices and one Heavy Vehicle apprentice, all due to start in August. Across both pathways, apprentices will work at the heart of […]
Over 70 guests come together to celebrate the launch of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Southeast and Gatwick Diamond Growth Gateway
Over 70 leaders were invited to Westminster on Wednesday 4 February 2026 to celebrate the official launch of the new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Southeast and Gatwick Diamond Growth Gateway. The high-profile reception, held at the House of Commons and themed “Celebrating the Region”, marked the formal beginning of the APPG’s programme. Attendees […]