Gatwick flights cancelled at short notice due to staff sickness

The airport blamed staff sickness for the cancellation of some EasyJet flights.

There were shortages in the air traffic control tower.

Its half-year results stated that it was "very much operating business as usual".

Thousands of people have been affected by flight delays and canceled flights this summer.

Demand for air travel has rebounded after the Pandemic, which has led to staff shortages in the industry.

Out of a total of 180 flights scheduled for Tuesday, 13 arrivals and 13 departures had been canceled.

Due to late-notice staff absence in the airport's control tower, there were restrictions on the number of flights that could come into the airport.

It is possible that some flights will be delayed or canceled as a result. This will cause a lot of hassle for our passengers.

In the summer, 400 extra security staff were brought in to help with the holiday lines.

The daily flight cap was introduced to help passengers experience a better standard of service.

The airport said it does not expect to extend the cap beyond the end of August.