Volcanic ash causes problems at Newcastle Airport
Posted on April 15th, 2010
Travellers from Newcastle Airport are facing delays today as Volcanic ash from a recently erupted volcano in Iceland spreads across the UK. The ash cloud has disrupted all flights at Newcastle airport where all arrivals were cancelled and all outbound flights either cancelled or subject to indefinite delay. A BAA spokesman said: “Passengers intending to fly today are asked to contact their airline for further information and should expect disruption in the coming hours.”
Met Office forecaster Philip Avery said the ash could take several days to clear. He said: “It is showing up on imagery at the moment, extending down as far as the Faroes but it looks as though the wind will drag it a good deal further south.
“Nats has good cause to be very cautious about this because in about 1982 a British Airways jumbo had the unnerving experience of having all four engines shut down as it flew through a plume of volcanic ash.”
The volcanic ash can effect aircrafts engines clogging them up and causing problems during flight. If you have travelled to Newcastle Airport and are facing delays you may want to look at booking a Newcastle Airport Lounge to add extra comfort while your flight may be delayed.
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Newcastle Airport bosses anger passengers by moving free parking zone
Posted on April 10th, 2010
Bosses at Newcastle Airport have angered travellers and taxi drivers by moving a free 5 minute parking drop off area from the front of the terminals to a new location 3 minutes walk from the terminals. Although increasing the free time to 15 minutes and charging just £1 for up to 20 minutes customers aren’t happy as it now takes that long to unpack bags and walk to the terminal and back. Hackney carriage Taxi drivers aren’t allowed to pass the charge onto their customers either.
Graeme Mason, head of planning and corporate affairs at Newcastle Airport, said: “We’re one of the very few airports of our size that has been able to not only retain a free period but increase it.
“We’ve listened to customers and offsite taxi drivers and they’ve been telling us that the five-minute period that is currently available in front of the terminal building isn’t long enough.
“So we’ve put in place a plan that will allow us to extend the period to 15 minutes.
“If we were to extend the existing provision immediately in front of the terminal building to 15 minutes, we wouldn’t be able to accommodate it because of the very limited space.”
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Newcastle Airport will be affected by BA strikes
Posted on March 19th, 2010
The strike by British Airways will affect flights from Newcastle Airport. The daily flights between Heathrow and Newcastle will change from 6 daily flights to just 1 between 20th and 22nd March. The only flight that will remain will be BA1321 which departs at 06:20 GMT on Saturday 20th March.
Passengers booked on other flights are being advised to check alternative arrangements with FlyBe and Easyjet. These airlines offer services between Newcastle Airport and Gatwick and Stanstead and the chief executive of Newcastle Airport, Dave Laws advised “Both Gatwick and Stanstead airports offer efficient transport links to Heathrow for those customers who have onward flights to connect with.”
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New RyanAir route from Newcastle Airport
Posted on February 26th, 2010
There is a new route being operated by RyanAir from Newcastle Airport. The new route will go to Oslo-Rygge which is about 50km from the Norwegian capital. This new route will start in the spring on May 19th. The service is expected to operate 3 times a week and seats will start from £23.99 one way, including taxes.
David Laws, chief executive of Newcastle International said: “Norway now becomes even easier and cheaper to reach by air from our region and is a fantastic country to visit for both holidays or on business.”
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New route from London Oxford to Newcastle Airport announced
Posted on February 11th, 2010
A new startup airline is launching a daily weekday service from London Oxford airport to Newcastle International Airport this April. The service will continue onto Edinburgh after touching down at Newcastle.
Varsity Express is starting the new route on 5th April. Introductory fares will start from £49 one way for a business class service. Oxford has some great links into the centre of London so could be an alternative for business people looking for a different route. Here are details of the timetable for this new service:-
New Timetable effective 5 April
LNQ601 Depart Oxford 0800 Arrive Edinburgh 0930
LNQ610 Depart Edinburgh 1000 Arrive Newcastle 1030
LNQ610 Depart Newcastle 1045 Arrive Oxford 1200
LNQ611 Depart Oxford 1430 Arrive Newcastle 1545
LNQ611 Depart Newcastle 1600 Arrive Edinburgh 1630
LNQ602 Depart Edinburgh 1730 Arrive Oxford 1900
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New passenger flow and security system set for Newcastle International Airport
Posted on February 8th, 2010
A company that specializes in biometrics and identity management systems has won the rights to a contract at Newcastle International Airport to manage passenger flow around the airport. Human Recognition Systems will install their MFlow software at the airport and it will used to monitor exit routes from both international and domestic baggage collection areas so enhance passenger throughput and security. This is key for the airport as passenger numbers increase with over 5 million people using the airport last year.
MFlow uses smart surveillance CCTV and system controlled doors to manage passenger flow and identify the flow of people, including people who are moving in the wrong direction or standing still, potentially blocking exit areas from the baggage hall. The software can also alert security staff to unattended objects.
Jim Slevin, who is business development consultant at Human Recognition Systems, said: “We’ve been working with the aviation industry for the last five years to understand how biometrics and video analytics can improve security, streamline processes and enhance passenger experience.”
This is good news for Newcastle Airport as it establishes itself as a major UK hub in the airline industry. If you are travelling from Newcastle Airport over the coming half term and want a good airport parking rate get a quote from our Newcastle Airport Parking system.
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Photos of US presidents visit to Newcastle Airport in 1977 found
Posted on February 8th, 2010
Some unique photos have been found of Newcastle Airport. Tim Callaghan was at Newcastle Airport in 1977 when a rare visit by one of the most powerful men on the planet occurred. Tim was studying graphic design at Newcastle Polytechnic and managed to get ring side seats to a visit by then US president Jimmy Carter. The US president made a 4 hours top off in Tyneside to accept a Freeman of Newcastle honour by Prime Minister of the day Jim Callaghan and Mayor of Newcastle, Hugh White.
Tim who lived in Newcastle at the time, but now lives in London says: “I always knew about the shots but over the years I had forgotten about them.
“At Christmas, I was at my mother’s house and I found a folder with the pictures in. It was definitely a trip down memory lane and I knew people in Newcastle would find the shots interesting as it was such a big day for the North East.
“On the day, I remember being let inside an inner cordon by security, they must have thought I was a professional photographer when I wasn’t and I stood in front of a small TV tower and film crew from Pathe News.
“I was literally only about 50ft from the President.
“I borrowed a Pentax, which is a really old-fashioned camera and a light meter from our Photography Dept and took some photos.
“I had then developed and printed them myself in our dark room.”
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Boss credits staff on keeping Newcastle Airport open for much of the bad weather
Posted on February 4th, 2010
Weather has caused problems across the country recently but thanks to a dedicated team at Newcastle Airport the International airport was closed for only 17 hours out of nearly 600 in which snow could have caused problems.
This cost the airport more the £500,000 but this is little cost in ensuring passengers get away on time. Staff were working around the clock to keep the airport open as much as possible and chief executive Dave Laws paid tribute saying: “All our staff put in an enormous amount of effort to keep the runway, taxiways and aircraft stands operational, as well as keeping our customers fully informed. I have worked at the airport for 30 years and don’t think I have ever seen weather conditions quite as severe as they were in recent weeks.
“Colleagues have on many occasions worked around the clock to ensure that this weather disrupted as few passengers as possible over the Christmas and New Year period, and I am extremely proud of their efforts and commitment.
“Of course, we are still in the middle of winter and this current thaw will not make us complacent. We remain on standby and I am sure our staff will respond equally efficiently if snow hits the region again.”
Newcastle Airport have some snow ploughs on standby in case the weather deteriorates again but rest assured they will do everything in their powers to keep the airport open.
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Classic plane that flew between Newcastle Airport and Heathrow to be restored
Posted on February 3rd, 2010
A classic plane in British aviation may be making its way back to Sunderland over the next two years. The Trident Jet, made by Hawker Siddeley could regularly be seen flying between Newcastle Airport and London Heathrow until they were phased out and replaced by more modern aircraft.
The Trident was built to meet the requirements of the then British Airways, BEA (British European Airways) and was distinctive in its design. Only 3 remain today at Durham Tees Valley Airport and one enthusiast wants to move one of those to Sunderland at the North East Aircraft Museum. The project will be an expensive one as the aircraft needs to be broken down, transported and rebuilt however a group of six aviation enthusiasts are hoping to do just that.
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Wedding Fayre at Newcastle Airport Hotel
Posted on February 3rd, 2010
This Sunday, 7th February 2010 there is a wedding fayre at the Novotel Newcastle Airport Hotel. The wedding fayre is from 12 noon until 4pm with lots of local suppliers to help you plan your big day. For Fayre Enquiries call 0844 3511 201. If you are thinking of a hotel near Newcastle Airport have a look at our range of Newcastle Airport Hotels, or if you are flying on your honeymoon have a look at our Newcastle Airport Parking rates.
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