2023-09-15: On Thursday evening (14 September, local time), hundreds of flights at Gatwick Airport, London, England, were delayed or cancelled due to air traffic control staffing shortages. Gatwick Airport said the situation improved, and more staff were being deployed.
Further air traffic disruptions are possible. Passengers travelling via the affected airport are advised to contact their airline or tour operator about the current flight status in advance to their journey to the airport.