Several flights diverted after plane blocks Gatwick runway

A British Airways plane with a technical fault temporarily blocked a runway at Gatwick Airport, forcing multiple flights to divert.

• Emergency services met the British Airways plane as a precaution after it reported a "technical fault" with landing gear upon landing at Gatwick.
• A number of flights were diverted, including an EasyJet flight from Rome that landed at Stansted instead, where passengers waited over two hours before disembarking.
• EasyJet apologized and said passengers were unable to refuel at Stansted because no ground handling staff were available for the unscheduled arrival.
• A London Gatwick spokesperson confirmed the runway was closed briefly due to the technical issue and that safety is the airport's priority.