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Several flights diverted after plane blocks Gatwick runway
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Several flights diverted after plane blocks Gatwick runway
A British Airways plane with a technical fault temporarily blocked a runway at Gatwick Airport, forcing multiple flights to divert.
- Emergency services met the British Airways plane as a precaution after it reported a "technical fault" with landing gear upon landing at Gatwick.
- A number of flights were diverted, including an EasyJet flight from Rome that landed at Stansted instead, where passengers waited over two hours before disembarking.
- EasyJet apologized and said passengers were unable to refuel at Stansted because no ground handling staff were available for the unscheduled arrival.
- A London Gatwick spokesperson confirmed the runway was closed briefly due to the technical issue and that safety is the airport's priority.
TopicsSafety MeasuresGatwick AirportTechnical FaultLanding Gear IssueBritish AirwaysFlight DiversionsEasyJetPassenger ImpactAirport ClosureAviation Accidents
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