Gatwick Airport fuel issue resolved following summer holiday disruption fears

The airport had issued an alert to pilots instructing them to load up fuel at other airports where possible while en-route

An alert was issued on Sunday urging pilots using the West Sussex airport to 'fuel from outstations (other airports) if possible' because of an 'external fuel supply issue'

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The shortage has sparked fears that flights from the UK's second-largest airport will be disrupted during the busiest season of the year.

Gatwick Airport 'running out of fuel' as British tourist warned of holiday chaos  GB News

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

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