Fears for summer holidays sparked by ‘fuel shortage’ at Gatwick Airport

Josh Milton | Senior science and technology reporter Published August 2, 2026 2:01pm Updated August 2, 2026 2:08pm Pilots are being urged to fill their tanks elsewhere (Picture: AP Photo/Matt Dunham) Summer holidays could be upended for thousands of people as the UK’s second largest airport is running out of fuel. Gatw

AIRLINES were today warned the UK’s second biggest airport is running out of fuel, sparking fears of a summer holiday getaway meltdown for thousands of passengers. Disruption is likely to long-haul flights in and out of Gatwick Airport. Pilots were sent emergency alerts about the shortages and urged to load up on extra

August strikes are under way at Palma Airport and follow last weekend's anti-tourism protest

The walkouts come hard on the heels of a demonstration on Sunday 26 July organised by the group Menys Turisme, Més Vida .

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