Gatwick Airport has increased its lead as the World’s most efficient single-runway airport with 43 million passengers travelling annually.
3.1 million passengers travelled through the airport in December, which is 15% up on the same month last year
The airport’s long-haul services grew by 26.8% and Gatwick’s cargo increased by 13.3% in metric tonnage.
At the start of the New Year, Gatwick Airport has released details of its biggest growing destination during 2016.
Holiday makers have been inspired by Prince Harry’s travels with Toronto being the long-haul destination with the biggest passenger increase – 97% up on 2015.