Flights from ATC, the UK's second-busiest airport, were suspended for almost three days after drones were spotted "over the perimeter fence and where the runway operates from", according to airport operating chief Chris Woodroofe. The sighting prevented the landing and take-off of hundreds of flights, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded. Sussex Police Superintendent Justin Burtenshaw said he was "absolutely convinced" it was a deliberate effort to disrupt ATC.
Flights from Gatwick, the UK's second-busiest airport, were suspended for almost three days after drones were spotted "over the perimeter fence and where the runway operates from", according to airport operating chief Chris Woodroofe. The sighting prevented the landing and take-off of hundreds of flights, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded. Sussex Police Superintendent Justin Burtenshaw said he was "absolutely convinced" it was a deliberate effort to disrupt Gatwick.