Etiket: Gatwick

Gatwick Airport Faces Water Crisis: Long Queues and Closed Facilities

Gatwick Airport is slowly seeing its water supply return after a significant outage that left passengers facing long queues for toilets and closed re

Gatwick Airport is slowly seeing its water supply return after a significant outage that left passengers facing long queues for toilets and closed restaurants and bars. The situation has become quite complex, with both terminals experiencing the effects of this unusual disruption. According to the airport, they are working diligently to restore normal operations, but many toilets remain closed due to the supply issues.

Passengers have expressed their frustration. One traveler, who had just arrived from Valencia, reported that his flight was delayed because of the water supply disruption. He noted that landing slots were being rearranged, causing further delays. When he stepped off the plane, he found no running water at all. “It was a total mess,” he said, adding that the atmosphere was filled with grumpiness as people were unable to get drinks from bars due to the closures.

As the situation unfolded, many toilets at the airport became inoperable, with taps and flushes not working. Only a few facilities remained open, drawing on emergency water supplies. One passenger described the scene, saying there was “a very long queue to the ladies’ toilets and a short queue to the men.” Another traveler reported being turned away from the restrooms altogether.

The delays have left some passengers stranded for hours. Sarah Houchin, waiting for her flight to Lefkada in Greece, lamented, “I had to wait nearly two-and-a-half hours longer at the airport. The queues are really long, and the toilets are disgusting.” She added, “As you can imagine, you can smell them.” With a total lack of information from the airport, many were left feeling fed up, wondering when things would get back to normal.

Easyjet has advised passengers not to arrive too early for their flights, as the situation remains fluid. Meanwhile, SES Water, the company responsible for the local water supply, indicated that several postcodes were affected, with low pressure or no water service. They are delivering bottled water to vulnerable customers in the area.

It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time Gatwick has faced such issues. The airport and the surrounding community dealt with similar water supply problems back in July 2022, when low pressure from a burst water main affected 1,200 homes and closed toilet facilities at the airport.

Passengers are encouraged to stay updated and remain patient as the airport works to resolve the ongoing situation. With essential facilities still struggling, one can’t help but wonder how long it will take for everything to return to normal. Keep an eye on the developments as they unfold…

Kaynak: Orijinal Haber

Gatwick Airport Faces Major Water Supply Crisis: Passengers Struggle

Passengers at Gatwick Airport were left in quite a pickle as they faced long queues for toilets and shuttered restaurants and bars following a signif

Passengers at Gatwick Airport were left in quite a pickle as they faced long queues for toilets and shuttered restaurants and bars following a significant water supply outage. Both terminals were reportedly experiencing disruptions, and the situation continued to cause chaos on Sunday afternoon. The airport has apologized for the inconvenience and assured that their staff are on hand to assist passengers wherever necessary. However, many were left frustrated as reports indicated that some restaurants had opened for additional seating while others remained closed.

“I’m taking off soon,” said one passenger, highlighting the urgency of the situation. The general mood was one of irritation; travelers were not just annoyed but resigned to the circumstances. Roger Wood, a passenger, mentioned that staff at Wetherspoons were turning people away due to the water issues. Meanwhile, BBC reporter Adam Dowling was traveling from Valencia to Gatwick when his flight was delayed because of the ongoing water supply problems. He shared that landing slots were being shifted around due to the number of flights at the South Terminal.

When Wood arrived at the airport on Sunday, he was shocked to discover, “There was no water at all.” The lack of functioning toilets added to the discomfort, as many were found to be out of order, with taps and flushes not working. It was reported that toilets were only operational if they could draw on emergency water supplies, which were evidently insufficient. One passenger described the scene, stating, “There was a very long queue to the ladies’ toilets and a short one for the men,” while another lamented being turned away from the facilities altogether.

Sarah Houchin, another traveler, expressed her frustration after waiting nearly two-and-a-half hours longer at the airport due to her delayed flight to Lefkada in Greece. “It’s a really long queue, and the toilets are disgusting,” she said, adding that the smell was unbearable. Passengers were left feeling fed up, citing a total lack of information from the airport regarding the situation.

Despite having booked a lounge, one passenger complained he was not allowed to sit inside, adding to the disappointment of many. Travelers were advised not to arrive early for their flights, as conditions were unpredictable. EasyJet confirmed that SES Water was dealing with the fallout, affecting Kent and parts of Surrey, while they were delivering bottled water to vulnerable customers.

It’s worth mentioning that Gatwick Airport and the surrounding area had faced similar water supply issues back in July 2022, when a burst water main caused low pressure that affected 1,200 homes and shut down toilet facilities at the airport. The recurring nature of these issues raises questions about the infrastructure and preparedness for such disruptions.

Bakalım, bu durumdan sonra ne olacak? Gelişmeleri yakından takip ediyoruz…

Kaynak: Orijinal Haber

Gatwick ve Stansted Havalimanlarında Ücretler Uçtu: İşte En Pahalı Yerler!

Drop-off ücretleri, Birleşik Krallık’taki büyük havalimanları arasında en yüksek seviyeye ulaştı. Gatwick ve Stansted havalimanları, yolc

Drop-off ücretleri, Birleşik Krallık’taki büyük havalimanları arasında en yüksek seviyeye ulaştı. Gatwick ve Stansted havalimanları, yolcularını bırakmak için en yüksek fiyatları talep eden havalimanları olarak öne çıkıyor. Özellikle Londra Gatwick, 2023 itibarıyla “veda ücreti” olarak adlandırılan bu ödemelerde en yüksek ücreti talep eden havalimanı. Express Set Downs kıdemli politika yetkilisi Rod Dennis, bu veda ücretlerinin artmasının, toplu taşımayı teşvik etmek amacıyla havalimanlarının uyguladığı yeni stratejilerle ilişkili olduğunu belirtti.

Yani, anlaşılan o ki, sürücüler artık “barriersiz” alanlarda daha dikkatli olmalı. Havalimanı, daha fazla insanın tren ve otobüsle gelmesini sağlamak için bu fiyat artışını uyguluyor. Ulaştırma Bakanı, “öp ve git” olarak adlandırılan yeni uygulamayı onayladığında, veriler de bu yaklaşımın işe yaradığını göstermiş. Gatwick, Londra ve Güneydoğu’da 120 tren istasyonuna bağlı ve 24 saat boyunca çalışan sekiz yerel otobüs hattı mevcut.

Havalimanında yolcular artık uzun süreli otoparklarda ücretsiz bırakma yapabilirler, bu alanlardan terminale ulaşım ise ücretsiz servis otobüsleriyle sağlanıyor. Ayrıca, Mavi rozet (Blue Badge) sahibi olanlar bu ücretten muaf tutuluyor. Havalimanları Birliği sözcüsü, bu tür ücretlerin, yolcuların havalimanına ulaşımını daha sürdürülebilir hale getirmek amacıyla uygulandığını ifade etti. Ancak, İş Seyahati Derneği CEO’su Clive Wratten, bu ücretlerin işletmelerin maliyetlerini artırdığına dikkat çekti.

Yolculuk öncesinde ücretleri kontrol etmek ve nasıl ödeneceğini araştırmak önemli. Bazen Mavi rozet sahipleri bu ücretten muaf olabiliyor. Mesafe olarak biraz daha uzakta bulunan otoparkları tercih ederek, terminale ücretsiz servis otobüsleriyle ulaşım sağlayabilirsiniz. Toplu taşıma alternatiflerini araştırmak da akıllıca bir hamle. Zamanı iyi ayarlamak ve vedaları hızlıca yapmak, limitin aşılmamasını sağlamak açısından önemli. Taksilerin nereye bırakacağını ve bu ücretin fiyata dahil olup olmadığını kontrol etmek de faydalı.

Bakalım bu durum, yolcuları ne kadar etkileyecek ve havalimanları bu ücretlerle ne kadar daha sürdürülebilir bir ulaşım sistemine geçiş yapabilecek? Gelişmeleri takip ediyoruz…

Kaynak: Orijinal Haber