The Airport Operator | Summer 2026
26 June 2026
London Gatwick Chief Executive, Pierre-Hugues Schmit, sees 2026 as a crucially important “transformational year” for the airport, as a raft of new airlines arrive and work continues on the Government-approved plans to unlock new capacity at the airport by bringing its Northern Runway into routine use.
He told The Airport Operator that Gatwick had started the year “with the fantastic news of nine new carriers. We clearly saw that there was very strong momentum. Our quality of operation, combined with our pricing point, and our strong catchment have paved the way for what will be a strong 2026 despite some significant challenges”...
