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UK airports' financial health
Gatwick's profit drop reflects broader challenges for UK airports. Reduced passenger numbers, higher staff wages, and increased utility bills are squeezing finances. This could lead to airports cutting services, delaying upgrades, or increasing charges for airlines, which might then pass those costs onto passengers.
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