Archive for December, 2009

GIP takes over Gatwick Airport

Monday, December 7, 2009 13:43 No Comments

BAA has finally relinquished control of Gatwick airport to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP).
The new owners are promising a new era of competition between the London Airports, more efficient operations, and a better passenger experience – as a regular traveller through Gatwick, I can’t wait!
Sir David Rowlands, the newly-appointed Chairman of Gatwick’s Board, said: “Gatwick is [...]

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British Airways to double Gatwick to Grenada flights

Thursday, December 3, 2009 11:52 No Comments

British Airways has announced it is to double its services to Grenada during its summer season which launches on 28 March 2010.
The airline currently offers a twice-weekly-service during the winter and one flight per week during the summer months. However, from 28 March 2010, the airline will operate two flights per week.
The twice weekly Grenada [...]

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Gatwick Airport sale completes

Thursday, December 3, 2009 11:33 No Comments

BAA has today confirmed the formal completion of its sale of Gatwick Airport to Global Infrastructure Partners.

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Changes to Gatwick Express timetable for Christmas

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 12:10 No Comments

A bus replacement service will be in operation between the hours of 06:00 and 17:00 (17:15 from Gatwick) on Friday 25 December 2009.
Services on Boxing Day will operate half hourly, starting at 05:30 from Victoria Station and 06:20 from Gatwick.
Half-hourly services depart Victoria at 00 and 30 minutes past the hour; services depart 20 and [...]

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Virgin Atlantic’s Gatwick Clubhouse reopens

Tuesday, December 1, 2009 11:34 No Comments

Following a complete refurbishment, Virgin Atlantic has reopened its Gatwick Clubhouse.
The fully refurbished Gatwick Clubhouse now offers seating for 130 passengers and includes an entertainment lounge a business area, restaurant, family lounge, playground and complete relaxation in its Cowshed Spa.
The new Cowshed Spa offers a treatment area and shower facilities, and sits alongside an internal [...]

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