Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. Air Sierra Leone has cancelled its scheduled flight from London Gatwick to Freetown this evening after the aircraft for the flight was delayed arriving into London, pushing the service past Gatwick Airport’s permitted night-time hours.
Gatwick Airport enforces strict night-time restrictions designed to reduce noise for local communities. These rules limit the number of flights and the types of aircraft allowed to take off or land during the late evening and early morning hours. Once the restricted night-time period begins, flights cannot depart unless under special circumstances.
Because the aircraft arrived late, the airline was unable to operate the flight within the allowed time window. As a result, the flight scheduled for this evening was cancelled.
Passengers have been advised not to travel to the airport tonight. Air Sierra Leone is working closely with airport authorities and slot coordination teams to confirm the next available flight opportunity. Updates will be shared as soon as a new departure time is confirmed.
This delay also affects the return flight from Freetown to London, as the same aircraft was due to operate the round trip. A revised schedule for the return journey is expected to be announced shortly.
Travelers are encouraged to monitor the airline’s official website and social media channels for the latest information.
Air Sierra Leone has apologized for the inconvenience caused and assured customers it is doing everything possible to minimize disruption.
Gatwick’s night-time restrictions are part of efforts to balance airport operations with community noise concerns. While the airport remains open 24 hours a day, certain aircraft types are banned from operating during the night quota period, which runs roughly from 11:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The airport also limits the total number of flights and noise points during these hours.
Delays that push flights outside this operating window often result in cancellations or rescheduling until the next available slot. This situation is especially common during busy travel seasons when flights are tightly scheduled.
Passengers affected by cancellations are advised to keep checking official airline channels for updates and to avoid traveling to the airport until new flight details are confirmed.
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