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Gatwick Airport: Drone sightings halt flights | Gatwick Airport: Drone sightings halt flights |
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Flights at Gatwick Airport have been suspended amid reports of two drones being flown over the airfield. | |
Passengers, who faced delays and diversions after the devices were seen near a runway, were warned disruption could continue into Thursday. | |
Those due to depart on Wednesday said planes were left stuck on the Tarmac, while inbound flights were diverted. | |
People going to Gatwick to travel or to meet relatives have been advised to check the status of their flight first. | |
A spokesman said the airport would update passengers once there had been "suitable reassurance that is it appropriate to re-open the runway". | |
He apologised for any inconvenience and said Sussex Police was working alongside Gatwick staff to investigate the drone sightings. | |
According to the airport, the drones were first seen at 21:03 GMT on Wednesday, followed by "multiple reports" of sightings. | |
On social media, passengers spoke of flights being diverted to other UK airports, including London Heathrow, Luton and Manchester. | |
Rashna Havewalla said she and her fellow passengers were sat waiting inside their aircraft at Manchester. | Rashna Havewalla said she and her fellow passengers were sat waiting inside their aircraft at Manchester. |
Richard Hargreaves' easyJet flight was redirected to Birmingham, with those on board waiting to fly back to Gatwick. | |
Honor Ireland said her flight had ended up at Stansted, but her car was parked at Gatwick. | |
Gatwick Airport said airlines were "working to provide affected passengers with hotel accommodation" or provide alternative travel options. | |
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