Drones bring London's Gatwick Airport to standstill
- 5 years ago
Chaos has erupted at one of Britain's busiest airports after large drones forced all flights to be canceled.
London's Gatwick Airport has been closed since Wednesday night, local time, and the British Army has been deployed to help resolve the situation.
Police were still on the hunt for those flying the drones over the airport.
Tens of thousands of travelers have been stranded and passengers due to fly on Thursday and Friday have been advised to check their flight status before going to the airport.
Police said the drone activity was not terror-related but was a "deliberate act" of disruption.
London's Gatwick Airport has been closed since Wednesday night, local time, and the British Army has been deployed to help resolve the situation.
Police were still on the hunt for those flying the drones over the airport.
Tens of thousands of travelers have been stranded and passengers due to fly on Thursday and Friday have been advised to check their flight status before going to the airport.
Police said the drone activity was not terror-related but was a "deliberate act" of disruption.