London Gatwick Turns to Army as Drones Ruin Holiday Getaway
- Airport dogged by unmanned craft since late Wednesday
- Hundreds of flights grounded with 115,000 due to travel
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London’s Gatwick airport turned to the military after police were unable to stop incursions by illegal drones that have closed the hub for approaching 24 hours, disrupting journeys for more than 100,000 people on one of the busiest travel days of the year.
Thousands of passengers hunkered down on departure-hall floors Thursday in anticipation of flights resuming, but sporadic sightings of the mystery craft led the airport to extend the shutdown throughout the day.