Newcastle International Airport News
Emirates to return to Newcastle in October
Emirates will restart flights to Newcastle Airport from October 15th, responding to the easing of international entry protocols and an upsurge in passenger demand.
Ryanair to boost Newcastle connections next summer
The two based aircraft will see the number of routes operated from Newcastle by Ryanair increase from seven to 19, including some new destinations such as Milan and Riga.
Aviation leaders call for further support in Budget
Leaders of gateways in all parts of the north of England have written to Boris Johnson urging him to recognise the importance of aviation to his “levelling-up Britain” ambitions.
CrossCountry offers new m-tickets to Newcastle International Airport
Two of the region’s biggest transport providers have joined forces to offer even easier access to the north-east’s largest airport, Newcastle International.
Newcastle International unveils ambitious growth plans ahead of 2035 centenary
Newcastle International has launched its ambitious vision for the future with the unveiling of Masterplan 2035. The north-east’s largest airport has also commenced a consultation aimed at getting the views of the public and stakeholders.
Newcastle International welcomes four new destinations as summer begins
Newcastle International has celebrated the start of summer with the launch of six new flights to four great destinations – Enfidha in Tunisia, Bodrum in Turkey, Dubrovnik in Croatia and Halkidiki in Greece.
Newcastle International Airport welcomes new ePassport gates
Newcastle International Airport has unveiled the progress on its new international arrival hall, which is on course to open ahead of the summer this year.
Newcastle International Airport set for busiest year in a decade
Newcastle International Airport is continuing to celebrate record numbers after welcoming its five millionth passenger for 2017 earlier. It is the first time the airport has reached the milestone since 2008.
United Airlines to connected Newcastle, UK, to New York
United Airlines is set to add a seventh airport to its UK network this summer with the launch of seasonal nonstop service between Newcastle and its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport. With up to 17 departures per day from London/Heathrow to six of its US hubs and nonstop trans-Atlantic flights from Belfast, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle, United’s network coverage of the UK is unequalled.
APD blamed for massive slump in regional aviation
Small airports across the UK are blaming Air Passenger Duty for the huge slump in passenger numbers. Traffic in some regional airports has fallen by as much as 70 percent over the past four years, according to new figures from the Civil Aviation Authority.
Plane overshoots runway at Newcastle Airport
A passenger plane has overshot its landing at Newcastle Airport as arctic conditions continue to sweep across the United Kingdom. Nobody was injured following the incident, which occurred at 21:00 GMT on Thursday evening.
UK airport deploys self-service kiosks
Newcastle International Airport is deploying SITA’s common-use self-service (CUSS) kiosks, allowing passengers flying with several airlines to check-in quickly and easily.