London Gatwick reports strong performance for 2024, as it prepares for further growth
London Gatwick has today published its full financial results for 2024, when it welcomed a total of 43.2m passengers, up 5.7% on the previous year. The successful year was driven by significant growth in the choice of airlines and destinations with 57 airlines serving the airport – more than ever before. 2024 results included: Revenue at […]
Transport Secretary of State ‘minded to approve London Gatwick’s’ northern runway
Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP, has issued a written statement to MPs broadly backing London Gatwick’s planning application to make use of it’s northern runway. However, she has extended the deadline for the final decision until the 27th October. This is due to the Planning Inspectorate initially rejecting the airport’s application, but, […]
Sussex launches ambitious 10-year growth strategy for tourism
The East Sussex, Brighton & Hove and West Sussex Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) has unveiled a transformative10-year strategy to enhance Sussex’s reputation as a thriving, vibrant and regenerative destination – and is looking for industry leaders to be part of it. Developed with input from key strategic partners and endorsed by the interim LVEP […]
London Gatwick claims growth plans are vital to supporting tourism targets
London Gatwick states it is ready to play a pivotal role in helping the Government achieve its bold target of welcoming 50 million international visitors per year to the UK. The airport is awaiting a decision from the Government on its proposal to bring its existing Northern Runway into routine use alongside its Main Runway. The […]
Doubling of imports through London Gatwick will benefit South East
London Gatwick could provide a significant boost for growth and resilience of freight across the South East, and support unlocking long-term growth, if the airport’s Northern Runway plans are approved later this month. These were among the key topics discussed by the airport’s CEO Stewart Wingate at a roundtable of UK Aviation Freight Leaders last […]
London Gatwick’s growth plans could provide significant economic boost to UK-China connectivity
London Gatwick’s expansion plans could significantly boost the economy and UK-China connectivity as demand continues to grow, with an almost 265% year-on-year rise in passenger volumes between Gatwick and China, claims the airport. The airport saw almost 550,000 passengers travelling to China in 2024, up from more than 150,000 in 2023. China’s three largest carriers […]
Brighton & Hove City Council agrees to the release of the i360’s debt ahead of a sale
The city’s Cabinet members have agreed to release the debt owed to the council by Brighton i360 ahead of a potential sale. They have also agreed to commission an investigation into the original decision to loan public money. Following the decision of the board of Brighton i-360 Limited to file for administration, a prospective buyer […]
Gatwick Diamond Initiative announces attendance at UKREiiF 2025
The Gatwick Diamond Initiative (GDI) has announced it will join public and private sector organisations to return to the UK Real Estate, Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in May 2025. Building on the success of the 2024 initiative, the delegation aims to present a unified one regional voice identity to attract vital investment and ensure […]
New planning guidance supports city’s music venues
Brighton & Hove City Council and the Music Venues Trust have produced a ‘comprehensive guide to the planning system’ to support music venue owners and businesses to ensure Brighton & Hove’s grassroots music scene continues to thrive. “The guide is invaluable for venues that are under threat, providing a much-needed pathway of how to navigate what […]
Lapland among 11 new services at London Gatwick for Christmas getaways
Families looking for a magical Christmas getaway will benefit from a greater choice of flights to Lapland from London Gatwick this winter, alongside additional ski and winter sun destinations. With 11 new services launching ahead of the Christmas holidays, passengers will have the choice of 227 destinations from 55 airlines, including additional flights to Rovaniemi […]