Gatwick Airport's South Terminal Reopens After Security Alert

Gatwick Airport's South Terminal was closed for over four hours on Friday due to a security alert involving a suspected prohibited item in luggage. Sussex Police dispatched a bomb disposal unit, evacuating thousands of passengers and establishing a security cordon around the terminal. The incident disrupted travel plans for over 121,000 passengers, causing delays and cancellations to more than 600 flights. By mid-afternoon, police confirmed the alert was resolved, and the terminal reopened to staff and passengers. Though normal operations resumed, an increased police presence remained to ensure safety. In a related incident, a separate controlled explosion occurred near the U.S. embassy in London due to another suspected package, later deemed a hoax.