General · 4 September 2026

Gatwick Airport runway reopens after plane's technical issue

Gatwick Airport's runway experienced a closure on Friday, impacting flights, after a departing aircraft developed a technical fault. The airport has since reopened and is back in action, though knock-on delays are still expected for passengers. The technical fault affected flights for several hours at the busy London airport.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 September 2026 at 18:20

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