A travel company has nominated Gatwick for an award as the best airport in Britain.

Thomas Cook Airlines is hosting the TCXcellence Awards in Portugal and has nominated Gatwick, along with Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow airports for the Best Airport Operation prize.

Gatwick-based Fernleys is up for the Best Aircraft Cleaning Unit award.

The awards were due to be handed out at a ceremony in The Algarve, Portugal, last night.

Thursday, March 2, 2006