Travelling can be stressful, especially if there are disruptions or delays outside of your control.
The great British climate is frustrating, dry one minute, down pours the next! Airports and airlines struggle to operate in extreme weather conditions and with the recent snow, ice and rain around, it makes sense to do your homework before you travel. It is important you stay safe.
Any journey from Gatwick airport should be (we like to think so) quick and easy, and so to help you with this, we have put together some tops tips, which we hope will help you have a great trip when the weather isn’t on your side.
Many of the things that often go wrong for travellers can be prevented or made less stressful, by taking a little time to research, considering these simple precautions and ensuring pre-travel preparations.
- Check the weather conditions and keep an eye on the Gatwick airport page, for their travel advice.
- Check flight details with your airline as soon as possible, if your flight is cancelled, you may be better off staying at home.
- Find your flight details on the Gatwick flight live checker to see if there are any delays or cancellations https://www.gatwickairport.com/flights/
- Read up on your destination, including weather conditions, the local laws and customs. Check out travel advice for the country you are visiting too so you pack the right attire.
- Be sure to leave as much time as possible for travelling to the airport – poor weather conditions can cause delays and traffic issues on the roads, meaning you will need longer to get to Gatwick airport.
- Make sure you have a valid travel insurance policy, even if you’re only planning a short trip. You never know what may happen.
- Try to stay calm, you are in safe hands, the airlines know what they are doing and if your flight has been delayed or cancelled it is for your own safety!