The UK government has approved the construction of a second runway at London Gatwick Airport, marking a major aviation expansion. The privately-financed project, costing £2.2 billion, will enhance Gatwick’s capacity from 280,000 yearly flights to 389,000 by the late 2030s, with passenger numbers potentially reaching 80 million annually. This development is part of the UK’s broader aviation strategy to increase airport capacity.
London Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4 was evacuated on September 8 due to a suspected hazardous materials incident, which was later confirmed to be a false alarm with no dangerous substances found. The terminal was closed for approximately three hours, but flights remained unaffected, and operations resumed smoothly. Earlier in March, Heathrow experienced significant disruption due to a power outage, underscoring the challenges faced by major international hubs.
