Gatwick Airport confirmed bottled water is being distributed to passengers and staff, with contingency measures in place to protect welfare amid the outage.

Vulnerable customers on SES Water’s Priority Services Register are receiving prioritized assistance as teams work to restore normal supplies.

A spokesperson noted that the airport did not publicly inform travelers promptly, causing confusion and frustration on a busy travel day.

The article does not provide additional locations or timelines beyond the immediate incident.

The incident is breaking news with ongoing updates expected as the situation develops.

Gatwick, the UK’s second-busiest airport, could face significant travel disruption given its scale and prior traffic levels in 2024.

Travelers reported difficulty obtaining tea or coffee as bars and restaurants remained closed due to the outage.

Gatwick indicated the disruption originated in the Horley area and promised ongoing investigations and updates.

Public figures and media described the situation as having no running water across the airport, affecting coffees, water fountains, toilets, and hand washing.

Gatwick and SES Water issued statements promising further updates and apologizing for the inconvenience.

Public comments from Gatwick have been limited, with emphasis on forthcoming updates and apologies.

A regional water outage linked to SES Water has disrupted Gatwick Airport operations, as SES Water reported issues at its Bough Beech Water Treatment Works and vowed to deliver bottled water to vulnerable customers while investigations continue.