#london-airports

#london-airports

According to CNT, Gatwick's main issue is essentially that it punches above its weight. Despite being the second busiest airport in the country, it only has one runway, which means that congestion and bottlenecks are not uncommon. There's pressure to have everything running smoothly, which is basically impossible because one small hiccough can 'ripple quickly across schedules' and cause widespread disruption.

London City Airport has introduced a drop-off fee, ending its status as the last London airport without such a charge. The fee will be 8 for up to five minutes, then 1 per additional minute, with a maximum stay of 10 minutes. London City Airport said Blue Badge holders would be exempt, and the fee for black cabs would be included in the meter fare, in line with Transport for London's agreement with other major airports.

Valo is the aircraft that turns electric flight into a commercial reality clean, quiet, fast and engineered for everyday service, Vertical Aerospace chief executive Stuart Simpson said in a statement on Wednesday. Handout picture provided by Vertical Aerospace of their Valo aircraft prototype, an electric flying taxi which the company hopes can get approval for commercial service in 2028. (PA/Vertical Aerospace) It marks a new dawn in transport, one that will connect people in minutes, not hours.