Police hunt drone suspects as Gatwick reopens
The first plane to take off in 36 hours left for Lapland at 6.33 on Friday morning, after the airport announced that the runway was open and flights would be arriving and departing.
However, delays and disruption will continue and those travelling have been advised to check with their airline before leaving for the airport.
Pilots' union BALPA says it remains extremely concerned that flights have resumed while the threat of drones reappearing remains.
Gatwick's Chief Operating Officer Chris Woodroofe said: A number of mitigating measures in place provided by a number of government agencies and the military to ensure that I have the confidence to be able to reopen by airport.
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