Gatwick flights cancelled at short notice

Around 26 EasyJet flights in and out of Gatwick have been cancelled at short notice, with the airport blaming staff sickness.

A spokesperson said the London airport was facing staff shortages in its air traffic control tower.

It came as Gatwick reported its half year results, which said it was "now very much operating business as usual".

Thousands of people have been hit by flight cancellations and airport delays this summer.

The industry has struggled with staff shortages as demand for air travel has rebounded after the pandemic.