Gatwick Airport to reopen terminal in March

30 long-haul routes are being open and on sale including routes to New York, Tampa, Bangkok, Phuket, Mauritius, Dubai, Doha, Islamabad - a range of cities across Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico, including Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Cancun, Antigun and Montego Bay

With the reopening of global aviation networks all around the world and with UAE decision to add more flights from Gatwick Airport, it has announced that it will open its south terminal from March - to help meet the expected boom in demand this summer. 

Already many airlines are seizing this opportunity to take a spot in this major hub in the UK. British Airways has announced that it will restart its short-haul services with the carrier adding 35 new European routes. Vueling will also expand its operations, adding five new short-haul routes and basing three aircraft at Gatwick. Wizz Air will open 18 routes while easyJet has planned its busiest flying schedule ever from the airport. 

In addition, 30 long-haul routes are being open and on sale including routes to New York, Tampa, Bangkok, Phuket, Mauritius, Dubai, Doha, Islamabad - a range of cities across Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico, including Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Cancun, Antigun and Montego Bay. 

This also has caused a surge in employment in the local area. With 2,000 jobs being available for positions such as security officers, IT specialists, engineers, shop and restaurant workers, ground and cargo handlers and cabin crew. All in all, Gatwick Airport is being geared for the demand of air travel from passengers in the upcoming months.

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