Gatwick cuts flights to ensure reliable flight timetables

Following a further review of its operation, Gatwick airport has announced that it is temporarily moderating its rate of growth for July and August by putting in place a gradually increasing capacity level at the airport, which aligns its growth trajectory with airlines and ground handler’s resource capabilities. This action will then allow airlines to fly and manage more predictable and reliable flight programmes for the rest of the peak school summer holiday period. During this peak holiday period, the airport will carefully and gradually increase its declared capacity – starting at 825 flights a day in July and then