air-traffic control staff shortage hits airport again. Reports that at least 100 flights to and from London Gatwick have been cancelled by the latest bout of staff shortage in the airport’s control tower – disrupting the travel plans of 15,000 passengers and costing airlines millions of pounds. According to Nats, the air-traffic control provider that runs the tower, temporary air traffic restrictions are currently in place at the airport “in order to maintain safety”.
Free speech put on hold.
July 13, 2026
