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14 new routes flying from major UK airport this summer – including summer breaks and long haul bucket list destinations
One of the new routes is to an ancient city in Iraq
THESE are the 14 new routes flying from a major UK airport this summer.
Gatwick Airport has unveiled a new slate of flights for the summer season.
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The slate of long haul flights includes exotic islands, China, Singapore and Iraq.
New London Gatwick services (May – July 2024)
Gothenburg, Sweden 4 x per week
Skiathos, Greece 2 x per week
Rome, Italy 7 x per week
Vagar, Faroe Islands 2 x per week
Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal 2 x per week
Varna, Bulgaria 3 x per week
Salerno, Italy 2 x per week
Halifax 4 x per week
St John’s 3 x per week
Erbil, Iraq 1 x per week
Beijing, China 7 x per week
Singapore 5 x per week
Guangzhou, China 3 x per week
Jersey, Channel Islands 4 x per week
And the list of short haul destinations includes the Faroe Islands, the Azores and Salerno.
As the UK’s second-largest airport, Gatwick plays a vital role in connecting passengers to the world.
With a focus on sustainable practices, the airport has ambitious plans to achieve net zero emissions by 2030.
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Stephanie Wear, VP Aviation Development, London Gatwick said: “It’s fantastic that London Gatwick can offer passengers such an exciting range of destinations this summer, whether for holidays, visiting family and friends, or business trips.
“As we work towards our vision of becoming the airport for everyone, whatever your journey, we are committed to providing passengers as much choice as possible.
"We are delighted to continue growing our already extensive network and welcome new airlines including ITA Airways, Atlantic Airways, Azores Airlines, Singapore Airlines and FlyErbil.
“We are looking forward to welcoming passengers as they fly from London Gatwick this summer.
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"Once at the airport, 95% of passengers on average fly through security in less than five minutes and can experience great retail and food and beverage offerings.”
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