Gatwick's South Terminal To Reopen - 2000 Jobs Still Available

Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal will reopen on Sunday, March 27th as British Airways’ short-haul routes return, alongside increased operations from easyJet, Wizz and Vueling.

Gatwick has also announced:

• From today, testing requirements removed for vaccinated passengers arriving into the UK
• Gatwick and its partners running ongoing recruitment campaigns, with more than 2000 new posts still available 

The reopening of the terminal after nearly two years is, they say, due to expected strong demand this summer and beyond 'as confidence in international travel returns'.

Flights have been operating from the North Terminal only since June 2020 to save on costs.

Fully vaccinated passengers and those under the age of 18 will also no longer need to take pre-departure and post-arrival tests.  

British Airways has added 35 new European routes to its roster and its sister airline, Vueling, has also added five new short-haul routes.

Wizz Air has also increased operations with 18 new routes while easyJet, Gatwick’s biggest airline, has also taken up more slots and 'plan to fly their busiest flying schedule ever from the airport'.  

Tickets for over 30 long-haul routes from Gatwick are also on sale, including New York, Tampa, Bangkok, Phuket, Mauritius, Dubai, Doha, Islamabad – and range of cities across Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico, including Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Cancun, Antigua and Montego Bay.

The increased demand is also positive news for the local job market – with Gatwick’s local communities among some of the country’s worst affected by the impacts of the pandemic.  

Gatwick and its partners – airlines, retailers, ground handlers etc – have been recruiting for some time, with more than 2000 jobs still available for positions such as security officers, IT specialists, engineers, shop and restaurant workers, ground and cargo handlers and cabin crew. 

Stewart Wingate, Chief Executive Officer, Gatwick Airport said:

“After an incredibly challenging two years for the airport, our partners, local communities and the entire aviation industry, we are delighted to be reopening our South Terminal next month.

“Following some major announcements from our airlines about significantly increased flying schedules, and from Government on removing travel restrictions and airport slot regulations, we can now look forward to once again operating a busy Gatwick this summer and beyond. 

“Today’s news means Gatwick and our partners can also begin recruiting new staff to help us meet this demand, which is excellent news for local people who have been so badly impacted by the effects of the pandemic.

“With our airlines now operating hugely increased flying programmes, our passengers can once again choose from a fantastic range of destinations – both short and long haul – whether booking a holiday, family visit, business trip – or that bucket list adventure they have dreamt of for years.

“It may however take time for consumer confidence to fully recover, so I urge Government to make 2022 the year when all travel restrictions are removed, including the unpopular passenger locator form and other remaining barriers to free travel.”

From 27 March, a number of Gatwick’s airlines will begin returning to the South Terminal. Passengers who have booked flights are therefore strongly advised to check which terminal their flight will depart from – and also the travel requirements at their destination - in advance of travel.  

Airlines who will be operating from the South Terminal include: British Airways, Vueling, Wizz, Ryanair, Norwegian, Turkish Airlines, TAP, Eastern Airways, Aurigny, Aer Lingus, Air Baltic, Airmaltia, Air Europa and Enter Air, while easyJet will operate across both South and North Terminals.

Above information supplied by Gatwick Airport