Gatwick Airport Caps Flights Through Sunday Due to Staff Shortages, Causing Major Delays and Cancellations

London's Gatwick Airport has capped flights until Sunday due to a third of air traffic control staff being out sick.
The flight cap means takeoffs and landings are limited to 800 per day, with 164 flights canceled over the period.
EasyJet, British Airways and Ryanair flights have been affected, with tens of thousands of passengers facing delays.
The airport says the cap will help avoid further disruption after previous technical issues caused chaos.
Passengers are advised to check flight status before traveling, with airlines required to rebook or compensate for cancellations.

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