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British Airways plane blocks Gatwick runway, diverting 14 flights

15 July 2026 · in 80 words

British Airways plane blocks Gatwick runway, diverting 14 flights

A British Airways plane experienced a technical fault upon landing at Gatwick Airport early on Wednesday, blocking the runway. The incident caused nine flights to declare fuel emergencies and a total of 14 flights to be diverted to other airports. Gatwick's main runway was closed for a period, but has since reopened, though some delays are still expected.

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