Gatwick

Cocaine charge England bowler remanded

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:27:43 GMT

A former England cricketer has been further remanded in custody after being charged with attempting to smuggle cocaine.

Watchdog set to force airports sell-off

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:09:11 GMT

BAA may be forced to sell three of its UK airports following a provisional report by the Competition Commission.

BA to axe more than 100 jobs

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:43:03 GMT

British Airways is planning to axe more than 100 jobs at Gatwick and reduce the number of flights from the airport.

BAA to sell Gatwick Airport

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:13:52 GMT

Airports operator BAA is to sell Gatwick Airport in the wake of a critical report from the Competition Commission.

Government dismisses liquid rule review

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:26:25 GMT

The Government has ruled out a review on carrying liquids in hand luggage on flights, despite calls from major airlines to review them.

Passenger numbers up at easyJet

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:38:27 GMT

No-frills airline easyJet has said it carried nearly 900,000 more passengers in August than a year ago.

Airport strikes called off

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:52:25 GMT

Airport strikes that would have caused misery for bank holiday travellers have been called off.

BAA to lose three UK airports

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:17:26 GMT

Airport operator BAA is to lose control of three airports including two in London, competition chiefs have ruled.

More travel misery for air passengers

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:57:37 GMT

Two 24-hour strikes are to be held at a major UK holiday airport, the Unite union has announced.

Chairman braced for BAA break-up

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:37:29 GMT

The chairman of the British Airports Authority (BAA) expects the break-up of the airport operator to be recommended.

Airport workers to stage strike

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:45:39 GMT

Baggage handlers and check-in staff at Gatwick Airport are to stage two 24-hour strikes in a dispute over pay.

Airport ownership under spotlight

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:11:29 GMT

A report out next week will determine whether there is to be a shake-up of the ownership of some of the UK's biggest airports.

Aviance axes Gatwick operation

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:12:12 GMT

Airport ground handling firm Aviance is closing its Gatwick operation with the loss of over 300 jobs.

MPs slam BAA London monopoly

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:37:51 GMT

MPs have called for a break-up of BAA's monopoly of major London airports saying the company had "mismanaged resources".

Next week's airport strike called off

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:29:13 GMT

The first in a series of New Year strikes planned by BAA workers has been called off after progress was made in last minute talks.

Airport strike talks remain deadlocked

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:17:57 GMT

Talks aimed at averting a series of New Year strikes at Britain's biggest airports have ended without agreement.

Airport workers to strike over pay row

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:16:32 GMT

Maintenance workers at Heathrow and Gatwick airports are set to stage a 24-hour strike in a row over pay.