Gatwick is worst airport for flight delays for second year in a row Transport and infrastructure Gatwick has retained its position as the UK’s worst airport for flight delays, as it continues to suffer from air traffic control (ATC) disruption. Departures from the West Sussex airport were an average of more than 23 minutes behind schedule in 2024, according to analysis of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data by the PA news [...]
Gatwick and Birmingham airport chiefs urge Rachel Reeves to tackle business rates threat Transport and infrastructure Chief executives from Gatwick and Birmingham Airport have criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves' planned changes to business rates.
Birmingham Airport to finally shake off demise of Thomas Cook and Flybe Transport and infrastructure Birmingham Airport has said it is finally set to shake off the demise of Thomas Cook and Flybe as well as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The transport hub increased its passenger numbers to 98 per cent of pre-pandemic levels in 2023, up from 86 per cent in 2022, and is now forecasting it [...]