Gatwick Airport Fuel Crisis: Pilots Receive Urgent Warning

London's Gatwick Airport, the second largest in the UK, has issued an urgent warning to pilots due to a fuel shortage. As the summer holiday season is in full swing, this situation may impact flight operations. Pilots have been instructed to refuel as much as possible at their departure airports.

Most flights over 2.5 hours will still require additional fuel at Gatwick. Many long-haul flights were already en route to the UK when the fuel shortage warning was issued.

The fuel shortage at Gatwick is expected to affect long-haul flights in particular. Pilots are expected to refuel at foreign airports to minimize the impact. A source close to the matter stated that

The longer the fuel shortage lasts, the more critical the situation will become. The likelihood of disruptions is particularly high from Monday onwards.

pilots will try to refuel at airports along their route to conserve fuel.The fuel crisis is also affecting travel plans. According to a survey by IPSOS, some travelers have canceled or changed their plans due to the uncertainty surrounding air travel.