United Airlines makes the announcement: for tickets bought on and after April 3, 2026, "fees will go up by $10 for your first and second checked bag and by $50 for your third checked bag in most markets"
"Booking closed": Skybus has ended its London Gatwick–Newquay route early due to rising fuel costs and weak demand, highlighting growing pressure on regional airlines. "It is neither environmentally nor financially viable to continue operating with reduced demand”
Jet2 has celebrated its Gatwick debut with Tenerife and Alicante flights, marking a major expansion with 29 destinations and 300 new jobs. "We have experienced phenomenal demand from customers and independent travel agents"
British Airways expands its long-haul network with new routes to Melbourne and Colombo, plus more flights to key global destinations in Africa, Asia, the Carribean, and the Americas
Just before the start of the season, London Gatwick Airport is predicting its busiest summer since the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the main destinations and the new airlines joining
Malta’s new national airline will launch Tel Aviv flights and expand London and Europe routes, offering nearly 8,000 flights and record seat capacity in 2026. All the details, opening date, frequencies, and prices
AirAsia X will connect Kuala Lumpur, Bahrain, and London Gatwick from June 26, 2026, making Bahrain its first strategic hub outside Asia. The launch will deepen international collaborations and position the Kingdom as a developing gateway between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe
Norwegian is expanding its Aalborg network with a new direct route to London Gatwick, starting April 2026 with fares from 299 kr (20 EUR). The new service "further strengthens London Gatwick’s strong Nordic route network"
Air France will launch two daily flights on the Paris (CDG) - Gatwick route in March 2026. Before that, it will add special flights to Cardiff for the rugby tournament. You won't believe how many flights the company currently operates in the UK
Starting in 2026, Gatwick will become the only UK airport with direct flights to Sharjah, the UAE, adding two daily Air Arabia services on A321LR aircraft; the new service will offer "affordable and reliable air travel options"
