Europe Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

Gatwick to begin airline talks on northern runway as project enters delivery phase

Gatwick’s board chair said the airport will open discussions with airlines on its northern runway project, which has entered the delivery phase. At Airlines 2026, the chair also pitched Gatwick as a viable alternative to Heathrow.

Discovered 2026-11-12T07:19:23.329092-08:00 | 2026-11-12T07:19:23.329092-08:00

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Airline discussions mark a step toward delivery of Gatwick’s northern runway project, bringing carriers into planning for the airport’s next phase.
Gatwick’s positioning as an alternative to Heathrow highlights its effort to attract airline interest as the project advances.

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