Short haul trips lead the way for Gatwick this Easter

Short haul trips are expected to lead the way for passengers travelling out of Gatwick this Easter, the airport says.

The most popular choices for a trip away include Barcelona, Malaga, Alicante and Dublin.

Among long haul destinations, Orlando, Shanghai and Cancun rank amongst top picks for a bank holiday getaway.

It's as the airport braces for Easter Sunday to be it's busiest day - with 800 flights expected.

Jonathan Pollard, its Chief Commercial Officer, said: “With new airlines and routes taking off over Easter and into summer, our growing global network gives passengers even more choice – while we stay focussed and committed to delivering an excellent experience."

The airport recently welcomed Jet2, Air France, Condor, Eurowings and Animawings to its fleet - and last year found itself ranked London's best for passenger experience.

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