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
The company will increase frequencies on key routes, deploy upgraded aircraft on London and Melbourne routes, and launch premium economy and first class classes on select destinations
Heathrow Airport will allocate over £80 million ($100 million) to airlines to reduce the cost gap with conventional jet fuel, in a move that aims to cut around 600,000 tonnes of carbon emissions a year
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
Virgin Atlantic boosts summer flights from Manchester to Orlando, marking 30 years in the North and adding more capacity for US travelers. The company will also bring on a number of former Aer Lingus pilots
IndiGo is trimming long-haul flights in early 2026, suspending Copenhagen and cutting Manchester and London services to improve reliability
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"
A new bilateral interline agreement between Emirates and Air Peace will allow passengers to single-ticket flights, direct baggage transfers throughout selected routes, and connections to additional destinations in West Africa via Dubai and London
Get closer to history at the UK's highest roofwalk at Alexandra Palace. From February 14, 2026, Summit will offer a rare chance to step above the city, connect with its history, and see the capital from a whole new angle
Engineering works close tracks between Hayes & Harlington and the airport; Piccadilly line will operate normally, plan ahead and expect congestion
