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Gatwick worst for delays among UK airports
- Gatwick Airport is the UK's worst for flight delays, with departures averaging over 23 minutes behind schedule in 2024, according to analysis of Civil Aviation Authority data.
- Birmingham Airport had the second poorest punctuality with average delays exceeding 21 minutes, while Manchester Airport had an average delay of 20 minutes.
- Belfast City Airport recorded the best punctuality with typical delays of less than 12 minutes for the second consecutive year.
- Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander expressed support for Gatwick's expansion plan aimed at improving resilience, pending adjustments to the project.
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The worst British airport for flight delays revealed
Gatwick trails behind other UK airports when it comes to punctuality (Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire) Gatwick has ranked as the UK’s worst airport for flight delays for the second year in a row, after yet another year of disruption. Flights from the West Sussex airport recorded average delays of more than 23 minutes in 2024, according to new analysis of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data. Although a minor improvement from the nearly 27-minute a…
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Read Full ArticleGatwick: Worst UK airport for delays announced with travel chaos warning for 40 million passengers
Worst UK airport for delays announced with travel chaos warning for 40 million passengers - Flight delays are an inevitable part of travel; however, some airports are more prone to disruption than others
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