Saturday, August 24, 2024 London Gatwick Airport has experienced a significant boost in passenger numbers during the first half of 2024, with 19.9 million travelers passing through its terminals. This marks a 7.
7% increase compared to the same period in 2023, driven by the introduction of new long-haul routes and a robust demand for travel. In its recently published interim financial results, the airport attributed this success to the ongoing collaboration with its partners and the dedication of its front-line staff, which have been instrumental in London Gatwick’s continued recovery and strong performance at the start of the year. Key highlights from the 2024 interim results include: London Gatwick’s strong performance in the first half of 2024 underscores its resilience and ability to capitalize on the growing demand for travel.
The airport continues to focus on enhancing its services and expanding its route network to meet the needs of its passengers and maintain its upward trajectory. Stewart Wingate, Chief Executive Officer, London Gatwick, said: “ With the growing demand for travel, we are experiencing one of our busiest summers yet. Thanks to robust planning and close collaboration with our partners we’ve had a strong start to 2024, ensuring a reliable and enjoyable experience for our passengers.
“I am delighted that we have once again achieved good service levels, as evidenced by meeting 100% of our service measures. At the same time, through our Northern Ru.