“We are experiencing disruption this evening due to poor weather conditions across Europe causing air traffic control restrictions, and last-minute staff shortages at Gatwick’s control tower,” said the airport in a tweet.
According to reports in the national media, around 30 flights were cancelled by easyJet – the airport’s biggest operator – with Vueling, Norwegian Air and Wizz Air among others forced to ground services. Some flights were diverted to other airports. Two inbound easyJet flights were cancelled on Wednesday morning (26 July).
