Gatwick Airport Guide
Gatwick Airport is London's second largest international airport and the UK’s second busiest airport in passenger traffic. It’s the leading airport for point-to-point flights in Europe and has the world’s busiest single-use runway. The airport is currently owned by Ivy Bidco Limited and is operated by Gatwick Airport Limited. The airport is the hub for Aer Lingus, British airways, Virgin Atlantic, Flybe, EasyJet and many Charter Airlines: Thomas Cook Airlines, Thomson Airways and Monarch Airlines. Gatwick Airport was awarded the “Best Privatized Airport" in 2005.
Gatwick has two terminals the North terminal and the South terminal. The terminals are interconnected by a free light railway. It takes just 5 minutes to get from one terminal to other. There are shops, exchange bureaux, ATMs, airport information desks, duty-free outlets, restaurants and bars on the first floor of the terminals for travelers. The airport has many business lounges for business travelers. There is a V room for leisure travelers opened by Virgin Holidays. The south terminal has an independent pay-for-access lounge called No.1 Traveller. There is a conference and business centre offering first class business facilities for business travelers. There are many on-site and off-site hotels ranging from executive to capsule hotels. Both the terminals have prayer rooms and counseling rooms. The South terminal is also called Gatwick Village and covers the major portion of the airport. There is also a medical centre in South terminal. This terminal is busier than North terminal. An elevated two-way automated people mover track connects the terminals.
Spending time in Gatwick Airport is an exciting experience. Kids enjoy traveling between the terminals. Transportation facilities from Gatwick Airport are fast, safe and comfortable. Gatwick airport taxis are available all the year round for travelers. Travelers can prebook taxis and have a hassle free journey to and from any London destination.
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