Gatwick Airport was thrown into disarray this morning after the discovery of a “suspicious item”.
Passengers were evacuated from one of the airport’s terminals, which resulted in significant flight delays.
Sussex Police and explosives specialists are currently handling the incident, which has created chaos for travellers.
A security cordon has been established, and roads near the airport have been closed, exacerbating the disruption.
A Gatwick Express spokesperson said: “A large part of the South Terminal has been evacuated as a precaution while we continue to investigate a security incident.
“Passengers will not be able to enter the South Terminal while this is ongoing. Safety and security of our passengers and staff remains our top priority. We are working hard to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.”
Here’s a detailed list of the affected flights from Ryanair, Wizz Air, and easyJet, along with other carriers:
12:30 to Rome (EZY6506): Delayed to 15:00, gate information available at 14:00.
12:45 to Barcelona (VY7833): Delayed to 15:40, gate information available at 14:50.
12:45 to Barcelona (IB5091): Delayed to 15:40, gate information available at 14:50.
12:45 to Barcelona (IB5683): Delayed to 15:40, gate information available at 14:50.
12:45 to Barcelona (BA8107): Delayed to 15:40, gate information available at 14:50.
12:45 to Barcelona (BA8069): Delayed to 15:40, gate information available at 14:50.
13:25 to Lanzarote (EZY6305): Delayed to 15:00, gate information available at 14:10.
13:25 to Paris (VY6947): Delayed to 18:30, gate information available at 17:40.
13:25 to Paris (IB5498): Delayed to 18:30, gate information available at 17:40.
13:25 to Paris (BA8108): Delayed to 18:30, gate information available at 17:40.
13:55 to Barcelona (IB5664): Delayed to 16:05, gate information available at 15:15.
13:55 to Barcelona (BA8073): Delayed to 16:05, gate information available at 15:15.
13:55 to Barcelona (VY7841): Delayed to 16:05, gate information available at 15:15.
13:55 to Paris (VY965): Delayed to 16:00, gate information available at 15:10.
14:20 to Barcelona (EJU8065): Delayed to 16:14, gate information available at 15:14.
14:35 to Hurghada (W95777): Delayed to 15:35, gate information available at 14:35.
15:10 to Marrakech (W95795): Delayed to 16:10, gate information available at 15:10.
15:20 to Bilbao (IB5590): Delayed to 19:10, gate information available at 18:20.
15:20 to Bilbao (VY6306): Delayed to 19:10, gate information available at 18:20.
15:20 to Bilbao (BA8072): Delayed to 19:10, gate information available at 18:20.
15:20 to Bilbao (BA8090): Delayed to 19:10, gate information available at 18:20.
15:20 to Bilbao (IB5613): Delayed to 19:10, gate information available at 18:20.
15:30 to Alicante (BA2654): Delayed to 16:27, gate information available at 15:54.
15:40 to Seville (BA2650): Delayed to 16:35, gate information available at 15:55.
16:20 to Belfast (EZY821): Delayed to 17:15, gate information available at 16:15.
17:25 to Villafranca Airport (BA2590): Delayed to 19:56, gate information available at 19:16.
18:50 to Jersey (BA2526): Delayed to 19:37, gate information available at 18:57.
Thousands of passengers have expressed frustration as delays extend across the airport.
Videos on social media show crowds of travellers being evacuated, with many uncertain about when flights will resume.
Passengers are advised to check flight status updates with their airlines and avoid travelling to the airport until the incident is resolved.
Further updates are expected as police and airport officials continue to manage the situation.