A major disruption at London's Gatwick Airport occurred when an aircraft blocked the main runway, forcing multiple flights to be redirected to alternative airports. An Easyjet plane diverted to Stansted Airport encountered additional complications after landing, as the airport lacked sufficient fuel reserves to service the aircraft. This cascading incident highlighted operational challenges in managing emergency diversions and fuel availability across UK aviation hubs during peak travel periods.

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