Drone Scare Disrupts London Gatwick During Holiday Rush

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London’s Gatwick airport is closed to aircraft following multiple sightings of illegal drones, disrupting flights for as many as 115,000 people on one of the busiest travel days of the year.

Reports of two objects above the airfield prompted authorities to halt services at about 9 p.m. Wednesday, with more than 50 incoming planes diverted to terminals across Britain and some in mainland Europe. The airport reopened after six hours, only to shut again 45 minutes following further sightings.

Operations remained suspended into the peak morning departure period, with no time set for their resumption, though a spokeswoman said daylight should help staff determine whether there is still a risk. Gatwick is the world’s busiest single-runway hub, the biggest base for discount carrier EasyJet Plc and the focus for long-haul leisure flights at British Airways.

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