Gatwick still the worst for flight delays

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.

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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 Press Association. This represents an improvement from nearly 27 minutes during the previous 12 months, but is longer than at any other UK airport.

Gatwick, which is the UK's second busiest airport, was badly affected by ATC staff shortages across continental Europe in 2024, and suffered the same problem at its own control tower.