UK. British bakery and coffee shop chain GAIL’s has launched its first airport store in London Gatwick’s South Terminal, marking a major expansion for the London-based brand.
Known for its artisanal baked goods and speciality coffee, GAIL’s is now serving passengers at Gatwick with a menu tailored for travel, including pastries, seasonal sandwiches, salads and made-to-order drinks.
The bakery also offers an exclusive gifting range and grab-and-go options designed specifically for airport travellers.
The opening expands London Gatwick’s food & beverage offering to 28 options and creates over 70 new jobs.
Some of those jobs came through the Rise with GAIL’s programme, an initiative supporting hospitality career development with 45 training modules across the business.
London Gatwick Chief Commercial Officer Jonathan Pollard said: “We are delighted to be the home of the first-ever GAIL’s airport bakery. GAIL’s is a firm favourite across London and beyond, and its arrival at London Gatwick reflects our commitment to offering passengers a wide range of high-quality, locally inspired food options to get their journeys off to the best possible start.”
GAIL’s Managing Director Nick Ayerst commented, “We are thrilled to be opening our first airport location in London Gatwick’s South Terminal, building on the established success driven by new locations in London transport hubs.
“We’ve developed an extensive range to meet the specific needs of airport passengers and we look forward to sharing freshly baked, high-quality food and speciality coffee to those travelling through London Gatwick and beyond.” 
