Great news for Stag and Hen do’s. More destinations announced from Newcastle Airport
Posted on July 23rd, 2010
Great news for those getting married in the North East and who want to plan a stag or hen do abroad. Budget Airline Jet2 have announced plans to increase services to at least five new European destinations by 2011. This news is also great for those abroad wanting to come to Newcastle as Newcastle is an ever increasing destination for those to come to for a stag or hen party as well.
With these new routes added Jet2 will be the biggest international carrier at Newcastle airport.Jet2 plan to fly from Newcastle to Faro (which serves the Algarve in Portugal), Alicante (for Costa Blanca and Benidorm), plus stag do favourites Krakow and Prague.
Prague will be the first schedule to start at the beginning of November 2010 and then Krakow at the end of March followed by Alicante and Faro during April 2011.
So for those that want European fun on their stag do or for those Europeans that want to experience the delights of Newcastle this is great news!
So if you are lucky enough to be going to one of these new destinations and need some airport parking check out our Newcastle Airport Parking page.
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Jet2.com help Newcastle Airport celebrate 75th anniversary
Posted on June 29th, 2010
Newcastle Airport is celebrating it’s 7th anniversary on 26th July 2010 with a number of special activities. Also being launched is a special book celebrating the time so far. Carrier Jet2.com are getting in on the event and helping to make the occasion a special one.
Jet2.com have unveiled a special aircraft which will carry the 75th anniversary logo on its fuselage. The aircraft is a special edition 757 and will fly passengers across Europe spreading the word. As well as this Jet2.com boss, Phillip Meeson will supply his own vintage aircraft, a DH Rapide, to take part in the celebrations.
Speaking about the occasion, Philip said: “This is a magnificent landmark in the airport’s history and we are delighted to be playing a significant role in the celebrations. The commemorative 757 really does look spectacular and I look forward to people from the North East taking advantage of our friendly low fares, great flight times and fantastic range of destinations on board soon!”
Dave Laws, Newcastle Airport chief executive, added: “The commemorative 757 looks excellent and is a really fitting addition to our anniversary celebrations. The support from Jet2.com has been fantastic over the past 12 months and the increase in services from the base and brand new destinations have ensured we can offer people in and around the region even more choice, in what is a landmark year for us.”
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Newcastle Airport air traffic controllers keep jobs after drink-driving convictions.
Posted on June 29th, 2010
The CAA has allowed 3 air traffic controllers who were convicted of drink-driving convictions to keep their jobs. However airline watchdogs have called on the industry to dismiss controllers that have been convicted of a drink-driving offence.
The three staff at Newcastle Airport were caught drink-driving and reported to the Civil Aviation Authority. Another air traffic controller quit after being caught over the limit on the way to work.
The CAA does have the power to dismiss staff but this didn’t happen in these cases. The CAA instead put these employees through a Substance Misuse Clinic for assessment and determined that these were one off offences and there were no issues with alcoholic addiction.
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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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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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Flybe adds another route to Guernsey from Newcastle Airport
Posted on January 26th, 2010
Flybe, UK’s Number One Airline for Domestic Travel, have recently added a brand new route to its growing schedule out of Newcastle Airport, now with a twice weekly summer service to Guernsey on Tuesdays and Saturdays. This will give the Northern travellers even more choice for popular holiday getaways.
These are the first ever scheduled flights offered between Newcastle and the Channel Island, which further reinforces Flybe’s commitment to bringing affordable and convenient travel to the North East. Flights, operated by Flybe’s fuel efficient 78 seat Bombardier Q400 aircraft.
SCHEDULE
Newcastle to Guernsey
Saturday July 10 – Tuesday August 31
Saturday flights
Depart Newcastle 1450 arrive Guernsey 1625
Depart Guernsey 1650 arrive Newcastle 1825
Tuesday flights
Depart Newcastle 0830 arrive Guernsey 1005
Depart Guernsey 1030 arrive Newcastle 1205
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