Gatwick Airport continues its two and a half years of growth

London Gatwick Airport has announced that it handled an incredible 4.3 million passengers last month, a 6.4% increase over last July.  This continues Gatwick's 2.5 year continuous growth in passenger numbers handled by the Sussex airport.

Long haul routes spearheaded the growth up 7% on July 2014.  Understandably Gatwick is using its performance figures to try to influence the decision as to where the new London Airport runway should be built.

Pic: Gatwick Airport

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Let someone else carry your bags!

Good news for customers using London Gatwick Airport

Airportr have extended their luggage transportation service to Gatwick's South Terminal, with the North Terminal becoming available later this year.

Their service allows your bags to be transported to or from Gatwick (as well as their existing service for London City Airport) to/from an address in most of Greater London and the surrounds of Gatwick Airport.

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It's one of the busiest weekends at our airports!

This weekend is forecast to be one of the busiest of the year at Britain's airports.  With all of the schools now having broken up for the summer holidays, many families who have not already flown out are scheduled to do so to start enjoying their well earned breaks.

Before you set out on your journey to the airport, it's well worth checking what your allowed to take with you and understand what you can do to make your transit through airport security as smooth as possible. Click here for Gatwick Airports guide.

Whatever you're doing this summer Luggage UK hopes that you have a great time!

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Both major London Airports show passenger growth last month

London's two major airports have just published their statistics for March 2015 with both showing significant increases in the numbers of passengers handled.

Heathrow airport reports its busiest ever March with a total of 5.95 million passengers, and increase of 3.4% over March 2014. Part of the increase is attributed to an earlier Easter holiday than in 2014. Larger, fuller & quieter aircraft are driving part of the growth with passengers per aircraft rising 3.2% to 151.3.  To read more from Heathrow click here.

Gatwick Airport expects to reach the milestone of handling 40 million passengers in 2016, 10 years ahead of the predictions made in the January 2013 UK Aviation Forecast.  Last month Gatwick handled 2.96 million passengers, and increase of 9.2% over March 2014.  Understandably Gatwick is using the results to bolster its case for a second runway at the Sussex terminal. To read more from Gatwick click here.

Pic: Heathrow Airport

Record 2014 passenger Numbers at Gatwick Airport

Nick Dunn, the CFO of London Gatwick Airport has reported a 7.6% increase in passenger numbers travelling through the airport's two terminals in 2014, giving a total for the year of 38.1 million.

Passenger numbers were up across almost all the categories by which they are measured, with the only notable decline being shown in cargo traffic handled.

Figures show that now around 20% of travellers use Gatwick for the start of their business  trips, and that the airport now serves 46 out of the top 50 European business destinations.

Not surprisingly Mr Dunn took  the opportunity to use the splendid results to push Gatwicks' case for having an additional runway in preference to close neighbour Heathrow.

Click here to see the press release in full.

Improvements to Gatwick Airport Railway Station

Good news for those of us travelling to or from London Gatwick Airport by train.

Starting in 2017 for 3 years, the railway station will undergo major improvements to help passengers enjoy a seamless transition between the station and airport.

Combined with new rolling stock from 2016, getting to and from Gatwick by train should be a much more pleasant experience.  

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Record passenger numbers through Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport Ltd has reported impressive results for the 6 months ended 30 September 2014.

In line with market expectations, Gatwick reports that it had had the busiest 6 months in its history with passenger numbers  up 8% to a whopping 22.5 million. Growth is attributable to a combination of more planes, higher load factors and bigger aircraft.

The airport reports strong growth in business travel accounting for around 20% of passengers moving through the terminal.

The CEO, Stewart Wingate, claims that the airport has almost reached full capacity, and at certain times of the year is unable to meet demand.  He says that the need for a second runway at Gatwick is essential to cater for future growth.

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Those were the days! - Gatwick Airport 40 years ago

What did Gatwick Airport look like in the 1970s?

What did Gatwick Airport look like in the 1970s?

We've discovered some pictures taken in the middle of that decade giving a feel for the airport.

Most evident is the lack of security compared to today - terrorism was not perceived as such a threat then, and the public were allowed on top of many terminal buildings and were almost able to touch the aircraft.

See how many airlines and aircraft types you can identify.

Overnight baggage reclaim delays at Gatwick Airport

Horrible news this morning for travellers flying in to Gatwick Airport's South Terminal.

According to reports passengers arriving overnight were faced with potential delays of several hours in being able to reclaim their luggage.  It appears as though the delays were caused by there being insufficient staff available to provide the normal service.

It is reported that those travelling with certain airlines were advised to leave the airport without their luggage, with the airlines arranging to have their bags delivered to them at home. Understandably it is reported that many passengers were less than happy.

This morning Gatwick Airport have tweeted on the situation:

'Baggage operations are now returning to normal at the airport. We apologise to any passengers affected by baggage delays overnight.'

Let's hope things quickly get back to normal.