Gatwick Airport is bringing back a long-lost long-haul route after 14 years

Gatwick Airport welcomes AirAsia X's new daily London to Kuala Lumpur flights from June 2026, boosting UK-Malaysia travel and long-haul Asian connections.
Aviation Week Network

AirAsia X Positions Bahrain As Bridge For London Comeback

AirAsia X will reenter the London market in June, launching a one-stop daily service between Kuala Lumpur and London Gatwick ...
FlightGlobal

Why Emirates is adding an A350 service to Gatwick as it eyes further UK growth

Emirates will begin operating a fourth daily flight to Gatwick airport, bringing its Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-powered Airbus ...
Business Traveller

AirAsia X Confirms Return to London

Malaysia’s Air Asia X looks poised to confirm its return to London Gatwick airport after an absence of 15 years.
Travel Agent

Norse Atlantic Launches Washington, D.C.–London Gatwick Flight

Norse Atlantic Airways began service from Washington, D.C. to London Gatwick on June 1. Flights will operate six times a week with fares for only $205 one-way including all taxes. The inaugural ...
Flightglobal

London Gatwick proposes realignment of northern runway for routine operations

London Gatwick’s operator has formally applied for routine operations on its northern parallel runway, designated 08L/26R, in order to increase the airport’s capacity. The northern runway is spaced ...
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AirAsia X to launch Bahrain-Gatwick flights in late 2Q26

AirAsia X (D7, Kuala Lumpur International) will launch daily flights between Kuala Lumpur International and London Gatwick ...
Aviation Business Middle East

AirAsia X launches Kuala Lumpur-Bahrain-London route in 2026

AirAsia X to launch Kuala Lumpur Bahrain London Gatwick service from June 2026 using Airbus A330 fleet as part of long haul ...