Few airports in the UK had as rough a ride during the pandemic as Gatwick. Martyn Cartledge assesses recent events at the London gateway before considering what the future may hold.
Describing a situation as unprecedented has become a cliché, but few would argue that it’s a fitting description for the events of early 2020. Within a few days, airport terminals around the world emptied while the ramps outside filled up with aircraft with nowhere to go.