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London Gatwick CEO: “We are not pursuing a new runway”

London Gatwick CEO: “We are not pursuing a new runway”

London Gatwick Airport's CEO, Stewart Wingate has reaffirmed that the airport is not seeking the development of a new runway for the next number of decades. Wingate's comments on a failed new runway proposal were spoken on at the Airport Operators Association's annual conference in Westminster, L...

TotalKare helping Rushlift to keep Gatwick on track

TotalKare has partnered with Rushlift to keep things moving 'in the background' at London's Gatwick Airport. A statement from the company noted: "TotalKare has developed a bespoke modification to its T8DC cable-free mobile column lifts, which Rushlift is using to repair and service v...

Gatwick set to ‘routinely’ use standby runway for departures

Photo: Annotated master plan of the growth project, as provided by Gatwick. London Gatwck Airport has set out a growth plan that will entail making 'routine' use of the existing standby runway for 'smaller' aircraft departures. The airport states the changes will be in line with 'all international ...

Gatwick Airport sees instillation of self-service baggage facilities

Leading provider of airport baggage solutions, IT and services, Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics has completed the installation of new self-service bag-drop facilities at Gatwick Airport’s North Terminal and South Terminal. The two projects included the supply and installation of ...

Gatwick staff told to use professional language when addressing passengers

Gatwick Airport staff have reportedly been sent an external memo reminding them to use professional and courteous language when addressing passengers and to refrain from using terms such as 'love' or 'darling'. The memo was sent by a contractor and supplier to the staff stating that a recent comp...

Gatwick Airport put special assistance for passengers as a priority

Last month, Gatwick Airport opened a new £2 million airline lounge style area in its North Terminal for passengers who require special assistance - one of the biggest of its kind in any European airport. The opening seemed to demonstrate an airport dedicated to accessibility and emphasising the...

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