Gatwick Airport is preparing for its busiest summer since 2019, with a record 62 airlines scheduled to operate and eight new carriers joining the summer network. The build-up underscores robust international demand and higher slot utilisation as the airport heads into peak travel season.
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Gatwick will host a record 62 airlines, including eight new entrants, increasing slot competition and operational complexity for ground handling, terminal capacity and ATC during the peak summer period.
The surge reflects broader airport traffic recovery and slot reshuffling trends seen at major hubs; it follows recent airline slot moves at Gatwick and global passenger growth at other large airports (see source:f140fd07-f861-423e-b599-91ba37828f86 and source:b7d05af8-8afa-4baa-a2a5-f78281c49311).
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