London Gatwick

This winter, instead of dreaming of a white Christmas, passengers from London Gatwick can make it a reality by embarking on one of our 28 flights per week to Lapland destinations, such as Rovaniemi and Ivalo in Finland ⛄ Alternatively, they can seek some winter sunshine among our wide range of 227 destinations, served by 55 airlines, with new services to warmer climates such as Egypt and Cyprus, as we continue to expand our diverse destination offering 🛫🌍 Come snow or shine, we have a destination for all seasons - find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eK2RTGqt

🤝 More than 150 business groups representing 105,000 members have called on the Government to support our plans to bring our Northern Runway into routine use, to meet passenger demand and drive growth. That support was shown in letters from both the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry and The Gatwick Diamond Initiative Ltd that have landed on the Secretary of State for Transport's desk. If approved, our £2.2 billion privately-funded plans will create 14,000 new jobs and inject £1 billion into the regional economy every year, driving economic growth across the South East and beyond. 🗞️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZXcbHuW

The role airports play in the UK economy was a key topic at  AirportsUK annual conference yesterday. Aviation Minister Mike Kane MP echoed that message saying if Britain is to grow, airports need to grow, as well as emphasising jobs in aviation are crucial to their local communities. I was joined by Nick Barton, Birmingham Airport CEO and Gordon Dewar, Edinburgh Airport CEO to discuss the industry in 2024 and what the priorities are for airports going into 2025, under a new government. We discussed what the key challenges facing the industry are, but also the unique opportunities to deliver sustainable economic growth all over the country. This included our plan at London Gatwick to bring our Northern Runway into routine use and grow our passengers to 75 million. It’s clear that increased capacity is the key to unlocking economic growth: it means more connectivity, more travel, more trade, more tourism.

New airlines don't just bring great connectivity to London Gatwick. As Ben Boiling, Managing Director of Norse Atlantic Airways UK says, they also bring new jobs, trade benefits and opportunities for growth. From catering companies and check-in agents to pilots and engineers, our Northern Runway plans will see 14,000 new jobs unlocked, and a £1 billion boost for the regional economy 📈 Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dTNcf6SD

The Gatwick Diamond Initiative is an economic partnership driving economic growth in our region and beyond. 📣 At #LondonGatwickSummit 2024, Chief Executive Brett North spoke about how influential London Gatwick has been in terms of connectivity, trade and employment - all of which will be boosted even further by our Northern Runway Plans. 🛫 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dTNcf6SD

Sharing local produce with visitors from around the world 🧀 We're excited to welcome Sussex House Kitchen and Bar to London Gatwick. This new addition builds on our commitment to the #SussexSix campaign, and the airport now showcases 27 Sussex products – more than four times our initial pledge! 🍏 Enjoy treats like Silly Moo Cider, Sussex Bakes' sticky toffee pudding, and Bush Barn Farm’s elderflower and rhubarb cordial. Plus, don't miss out on the Sussex Garden London Dry Gin, distilled on site at the world's first airport gin distillery. Join us in supporting local businesses and enjoying the best of Sussex: https://lnkd.in/eTiKD535

Hear from our CEO Stewart Wingate in The Independent on why our Northern Runway plans are an obvious choice for boosting jobs and delivering growth to our region. The benefits are clear: 👷♂️ More jobs 📈 More growth 🌍 More connectivity 🗞️ Read more in the full article here: https://lnkd.in/evaEX_Zc

🤔 How can moving a runway 12 metres result in 14,000 jobs as well as an extra £1 billion to the region’s economy every year? 🔎 Find out more about the exciting benefits of our privately funded, £2.2 billion Northern Runway plans: https://lnkd.in/dTNcf6SD

What do the 14,000 jobs, that our Northern Runway plans will deliver, look like? 🤔🔎 They look like Rai, who owns Gatwick Turret Guest House. He says his business is just one of the many existing, and potential new businesses, who benefit from having London Gatwick on their doorstep. 👉 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dTNcf6SD

We're delighted to have made it onto the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List 2024/25, ranking at number 40! This ranking is testament to all of the hard work that has gone into making London Gatwick an inclusive place to work, and highlights how we have made diversity and inclusion a key priority for our airport. The Inclusive Companies initiative is the only benchmarking tool in the UK that highlights the efforts of organisations that embed true inclusivity internally and we're proud to be featured.