Gatwick was the country’s worst airport for delays last year as it struggled with air traffic issues and capacity.
Departures were an average of more than 23 minutes late, according to analysis of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data. It is the second year in a row it has topped the late league table.
The airport’s control tower, which has been run by National Air Traffic Services (Nats) since 2022, was hit by staff shortages twice last year.
• Travel delays have become the norm. We shouldn’t put up with them
In September more than 100 flights were cancelled and more delayed because of staff problems. In June more than 40 were cancelled after two controllers called in sick. Ground handlers at the airport went on
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