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    Couple questioned over Gatwick drone sightings 'completely violated' by arrest

    The couple quizzed by police over the drone disruption at Gatwick Airport that caused Christmas travel chaos for thousands of passengers have said they feel "completely violated" by the experience. Around 1,000 flights affecting some

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    Tempers flare as Gatwick-bound passengers diverted to Stansted

    Gatwick Airport was closed on Wednesday night, causing a series of flight delays and diversions, following reports that two drones were seen nearby. The runway was reopened at around 3am on Thursday, December 20, but it was closed again around 45

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    Forget long-stay airport parking - try renting out your car instead

    Gatwick Airport will be the first in the country to experiment with a new peer-to-peer vehicle rental scheme, which could spell the end of pricey airport parking woes. The new service, named 'rent and earn' would give motorists another

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    Passengers stranded at Gatwick for 'days' as Nigerian airline grounds flights

    Hundreds of passengers trying to get home for Christmas have been left stranded at Gatwick - some for up to five days. Around 800 passengers booked to travel with Nigerian airline Med-View have not been able to leave the UK since 22 December. See

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    Revealed: The UK airport and airline with the worst delays

    Gatwick Airport has been named Britain's worst airport for delays, where the average delay on outbound flights is 27 minutes. A BBC report found that easyJet was the worst major airline for delays, with flights delayed by an average of 24

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    Cars go missing in airport parking firm chaos

    More than 100 cars have been returned to their owners after an unapproved airport parking company apparently stopped trading- but others are still missing. Gatwick First Parking, had offered a meet-and-greet service, but passengers reported not

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    Virgin plane struck by lightning after Gatwick takeoff

    A Virgin Atlantic plane was struck by lightning just after taking off from Gatwick Airport. The plane was forced to turn back to Gatwick after the incident at 11.45am on Wednesday morning. See also: Flybe plane plunges to 1,000ft after

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