SECURITY has been breached at Gatwick Airport after a man has passed through and got airside without a ticket today.
Despite recent security concerns leading to an apparent tightening of checks at airports, the man, believed to be a Turkish national, managed to pass through the security area and reach the departure lounge without a ticket at around 8.20 this morning.
Witnesses at the scene say the incident sparked concern among many passengers, with some moving to leave the airport after hearing what had happened.
A Gatwick spokesman said: "Earlier this morning a gentleman accompanying his family through the airport was incorrectly allowed access to the departure lounge without having a boarding pass.
"The incident is being investigated but all individuals correctly passed through the series of full security search and screen processes."
People at the airport were stunned by the incident.
One source said: ": "A Turkish man managed to walk straight through customs to departures - and he had no tickets. He managed to get airside.
"It's a huge breach of security – but staff have been told not to talk about it and not to tell anyone. I think it's appalling.
""How did he get through? He was with his wife and came through the "buggy and family track". Security are playing it down and saying it's no big deal but it is."
