One runway at Gatwick Airport experienced a closure on Friday morning after a departing aircraft encountered a technical issue, leading to the grounding of all flights and causing passenger disruption.
A spokesperson for London Gatwick confirmed the runway closure, stating that the "technical issue with a departing aircraft" necessitated the halt in operations. Airport teams were working to move the aircraft and resume normal service as quickly as possible, with safety and security identified as the top priority.
The incident caused significant disruption for travelers with flights suspended during the closure.