“London Gatwick Airport recently experienced major flight disruption due to a British Airways aircraft that suffered a technical issue and blocked the main runway. The closure forced arriving planes to circle in the air, resulting in nine simultaneous fuel emergencies, diversions to other airports, and lasting knock-on delays.”  — HT

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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/07/15/flights-diverted-from-gatwick-after-runway-is-closed/