Gatwick Airport is expected to experience its busiest festive season since the pandemic, according to the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

From BBC, the West Sussex airport is anticipating Sunday will be its busiest day, with 769 flights.

On Christmas Day it will be open and operating with an expected 228 flights.

Nick Williams, head of passenger operations, said Christmas was a "busy time" and staff were "working hard to deliver the best possible experience for passengers".

The most popular Christmas long-haul destinations this year from Gatwick are Dubai, Shanghai and Cancun, with Geneva, Barcelona and Milan the most popular short-haul.