Dec 20, 2018, 5:24 am
Last edit by: Canarsie
Travelling to of from London Gatwick 21 December 2018
All LGW services operated on Friday with 2 exceptions (BA2758/0 to AMS and back; BA2938/9 EDI and back). Many flights were heavily delayed.
List of inbound BA diversions from latest closure is in post 463
Incomplete list of inbound cancellations for Friday 21 December is here in post 298.
Current customer guidelines in this post 344 (you can rebook free of charge to 5 January and reroute via LHR/LCY). Try rebooking via the App if you can, otherwise you need to telephone BA.
Background
Gatwick Airport was closed at 21:03 on Wednesday 19 December following reports of drones flying over the airfield. Sightings have continued throughout Thursday 20 December requiring the airport to remain closed. Gatwick Airport advising all passengers to check the status of their flights before travelling to the airport. Gatwick airport was further closed on Friday 21 December from 17:00 until 18:25 at which time normal operations resumed after suspected drone sightings.
Previous updates
Current list of cancelled and diverted services
Post 96 and Post 132 and Post 184
All LGW services operated on Friday with 2 exceptions (BA2758/0 to AMS and back; BA2938/9 EDI and back). Many flights were heavily delayed.
List of inbound BA diversions from latest closure is in post 463
Incomplete list of inbound cancellations for Friday 21 December is here in post 298.
Current customer guidelines in this post 344 (you can rebook free of charge to 5 January and reroute via LHR/LCY). Try rebooking via the App if you can, otherwise you need to telephone BA.
Background
Gatwick Airport was closed at 21:03 on Wednesday 19 December following reports of drones flying over the airfield. Sightings have continued throughout Thursday 20 December requiring the airport to remain closed. Gatwick Airport advising all passengers to check the status of their flights before travelling to the airport. Gatwick airport was further closed on Friday 21 December from 17:00 until 18:25 at which time normal operations resumed after suspected drone sightings.
Previous updates
Current list of cancelled and diverted services
Post 96 and Post 132 and Post 184
LGW closed due to drone activity
Dec 21, 2018, 10:26 am
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I hope somebody thought to bring a bus load of lads down from Hereford to look for this muppet.
Hope that they get this sorted soon.
Hope that they get this sorted soon.
Dec 21, 2018, 10:33 am
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Dec 21, 2018, 10:50 am
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According to FR24, planes are diverting all over the place, again (BOH, LTN, SEN, SOU, MAN, BRS).
Last edited by florens; Dec 21, 2018 at 11:03 am Reason: added some airports
Dec 21, 2018, 10:50 am
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4-5 planes that were waiting in line for take off have returned to the gate. Still an Aurigny and 2 others staying put and waiting.
looks like there is also 1 lined up on the runway. Difficult to differentiate the lights looking out the window from the No 1 Lounge!
looks like there is also 1 lined up on the runway. Difficult to differentiate the lights looking out the window from the No 1 Lounge!
Dec 21, 2018, 10:51 am
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Dec 21, 2018, 10:57 am
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Dec 21, 2018, 11:00 am
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BA2761 from AMS diverted to Bournemouth
BA2769 from Jersey diverted to Bournemouth
BA2541 from Rome diverted to Bournemouth
BA2731 from Tenerife diverted to Bristol
BA2649 from Tirana diverted to Manchester
BA2769 from Jersey diverted to Bournemouth
BA2541 from Rome diverted to Bournemouth
BA2731 from Tenerife diverted to Bristol
BA2649 from Tirana diverted to Manchester
Last edited by JimEddie; Dec 21, 2018 at 11:48 am
Dec 21, 2018, 11:08 am
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Well this is a kick in the fork. Should be on EZY8466 tomorrow morning to start a family Xmas ski holiday. Brother in law sensibly booked ex-LHR. Bit late to look for a one way for 4 to GVA for tomorrow but guess that’s what I’ll be doing for the next hour or so...
Having some very uncharitable thoughts towards these drone so and so’s...
Having some very uncharitable thoughts towards these drone so and so’s...
Dec 21, 2018, 11:10 am
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Gatwick Airport is unavailable until 2200 UTC due to drone activities nearby. 45 flights currently in the Air need to divert and diversion capabilities are limited due to strong wind and weather situation. AOs are requested to anticipate issue and contact possible diversion Aerodromes.
NMOC will keep you updated.
NMOC Brussels
NMOC will keep you updated.
NMOC Brussels