Airlines rush to London Gatwick

LONDON - London Gatwick is gearing up for its busiest summer season since 2019, with a record number of airlines, new destinations and expanded long-haul options. The first in a number of new services launched earlier this month with Emirates welcoming its fourth-daily flight on an Airbus A350-900 to Dubai.

And that’s just the start.

"This summer, London Gatwick passengers will be able to choose from more than 230 destinations across Europe, North America, the Caribbean, Asia, the Middle East and Africa - the airport’s broadest network since 2019," Gatwick airport said.

With 62 airlines operating from Gatwick this summer, passengers will have access to the widest choice of Gatwick carriers ever, including eight new arrivals - Jet2, AirAsia X, Condor, Air Arabia, Air France, Eurowings, Animawings and Beijing Capital Airlines.

"Existing carriers are also expanding their connectivity," the airport said. Royal Air Maroc will begin serving Tetouan in Morocco twice weekly from 29 March, Norwegian will strengthen ties to Denmark with a new service to Aalborg from 2 April, while Air Transat will launch a new route to Canadian capital Ottawa from 15 May. Swiss will be increasing the frequency of its Zurich service to twice-daily from 29 March.