Will the death of Queen Elizabeth II affect Gatwick Airport?

Will the death of Queen Elizabeth II affect flights to and from Gatwick Airport?
By Joe Stack
Published 9th Sep 2022, 07:55 BST
Updated 9th Sep 2022, 07:55 BST
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Following the sad announcement of Queen Elizabeth II’s death at Balmoral yesterday afternoon, representatives of the airport made a statement on social media.

The statement read: “It is with great sadness that we hear the news about Her Majesty The Queen. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this difficult time.”

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One person responded to ask the airport spokesperson: “I don’t know if this is too soon but will flights be on as usual tomorrow?”

MAIDENHEAD, ENGLAND - JULY 15: Queen Elizabeth II smiles during a visit to officially open the new building at Thames Hospice on July 15, 2022 in Maidenhead, England. (Photo by Kirsty O'Connor-WPA Pool/Getty Images)MAIDENHEAD, ENGLAND - JULY 15: Queen Elizabeth II smiles during a visit to officially open the new building at Thames Hospice on July 15, 2022 in Maidenhead, England. (Photo by Kirsty O'Connor-WPA Pool/Getty Images)
MAIDENHEAD, ENGLAND - JULY 15: Queen Elizabeth II smiles during a visit to officially open the new building at Thames Hospice on July 15, 2022 in Maidenhead, England. (Photo by Kirsty O'Connor-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

A spokesperson for Gatwick Airport responded: “Whilst we are deeply saddened to hear of the Queens passing this afternoon, we can confirm this news will not directly affect the Airport operations. Thank you LT”

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