Gatwick was the country’s worst airport for delays last year as it struggled with air traffic issues and capacity. Departures were an average of more than 23 minutes late, according to analysis of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data. The airport’s control tower, which has been run by National Air Traffic Services (Nats) since 2022, was hit by staff shortages twice last year. We shouldn’t put up with themIn September more than 100 flights were cancelled and more delayed because of staff problems. Ground handlers at the airport went on

Source: The Times April 21, 2025 12:21 UTC