Flights halted at Gatwick airport on Wednesday night after reports of drones being flown over the airfield, Trend reoprted citing The Guardian.
Two drones were reportedly spotted hovering near a runway, prompting the airport to stop all flights while it investigated the sightings. Gatwick airport apologised for the suspension but said the safety of passengers was a priority.
One traveller said on social media his plane had been diverted to Stansted while they waited for the airport to reopen. He added that passengers had been given the choice between a bus from Stansted to Gatwick, or flying back to Gatwick when the airport reopened.