KLM announce more flights and better schedule from Newcastle Airport
Posted on December 15th, 2010
Newcastle Airport has some welcome news as KLM Royal Dutch Arlines announces it will provide even great connectivity between Newcastle Airport and worldwide destinations next year. From March 27th 2011 the carrier will add a fifth daily flight from the airport to a variety of destinations as an upgrade to it’s summer schedule.
As well as this extra service the airline will improve its current timetable which will make connecting to more destinations via it’s own hub, Amsterdam Schipol airport even better.
Henri Hourcade, general manager AIR FRANCE KLM UK and Ireland, said: “Our new summer schedule is great news for Newcastle International Airport and for KLM and is a tangible symbol of the strength of our operations out of Newcastle.”
He added that both business and leisure travellers will be able to experience faster connectivity with the carrier’s intercontinental route network.
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Flybe partner with Air France under codeshare agreement
Posted on August 10th, 2010
Flybe are going from strength to strength and have announced a great codeshare agreement with Air France that will see them add 5 new routes between the UK and France. All Flybe services will fly into Paris Charles De Gaulle airport which is the Air France major hub. Under the agreement FlyBe will promote and add it’s BE flight code to the Newcastle to Charles De Gaulle Air France flight.
Bruno Matheu, Air France chief commercial officer said: “Air France is glad to announce a partnership with the U.K.’s number one domestic airline. Over the past few years, we have watched Flybe’s growth and development with great interest and have been impressed by its performance in becoming a respected leader within the sector.”
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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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Latest from Newcastle Airport flight information
Posted on April 21st, 2010
Wednesday 21st April 2010 – 08:00hrs.
Following the announcement by National Air Traffic Services (NATS) of a statement regarding the relaxation of restrictions to UK airspace We can confirm that Newcastle International is open for inbound and outbound flights.
The Airport was amongst the first in the UK to re-open and we have already built up manpower and re-opened facilities to ensure the transition back to normality is as smooth as possible.
The flying programme will be limited today due to some aircraft and crew being out of position. We therefore continue to advise all customers to check with their Airline or on our website before travelling to the airport.
Airlines are working hard to establish their normal schedule of services and are regularly updating their plans.
We will provide further updates should more information become available.
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Latest from Newcastle Airport regarding Volcanic Ash and disruption
Posted on April 20th, 2010
Here is a statement from Newcastle Airport on 20th April 2010.
Following the announcement by National Air Traffic Services (NATS) regarding the phased reopening of UK airspace, we can confirm that Newcastle International was re-opened for flights at 0700 (local time) Tuesday 20th April.
There will not be an immediate return to a full flying programme as aircraft and crews maybe out of position and restrictions may exist in others areas.
Our advice for passengers with flights from Newcastle is still to contact their airline or to check our website for flight information BEFORE travelling to the Airport.
We have been notified of some planned services today. This list will change (potential additions and deletions) but at present the following flights are expected to operate.
Eastern Airways
Services to Aberdeen at 1020,1755 and 2035.
Service from Aberdeen arriving at 0920,1720 and 2030.
Easyjet
Easyjet may be able to operate a very limited service starting from late afternoon onwards. More information will be available on their website later.
All passengers will be required to check in at the Airport. Online check in will not be possible. If your flight is operating please arrive early at the airport.
Manx2
Service to Isle of Man at 1050
The Met Office and the airlines continue to monitor the changing situation very closely and update plans once they recieve any new information.
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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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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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Newcastle International Airport celebrating its 75th anniversary this year
Posted on January 29th, 2010
Newcastle International Airport marks an important milestone this year, celebrating its 75th Anniversary. Newcastle Airport is marking the celebration with a series of events and is unveiling a new logo for the airport.
It is also hoping to speed its recovery out of recession and help the North East as well. This comes on the back of news that new flights are being added to Newcastle Airport’s already prolific portfolio.
Chief Executive Dave Laws predicted good things for Newcastle Airport saying “This is a massive year for us.
“We first opened on July 26 1935 and now we are in a position where we have the capability to process 7.5 million passengers a year, fly people to more than 80 destinations worldwide and play a significant role in the regional economy.
“I think this is an exceptionally proud year for everybody connected with the airport and we have a series of events planned and what we want to do is involve as many people in our celebrations as possible.”
“Last year, everybody suffered from the recession. We are sitting here watching and waiting like everyone else to see what this year brings.
“But our hope is that we will get 2% growth, compared to last year and obviously, growth for us in our 75th year is very special, in the same way that any new routes we add this year will be special.
“But I have always said growth has to be sustainable and I have a responsibility when I put routes in to try and ensure they are sustainable.
“That might not be everyone’s cup of tea but it is mine and I am not going to do things I can’t sustain.”
“We will be releasing a commemorative book and an exclusive exhibition of archive film, photography and memorabilia will be on display at Newcastle City Library, with the possibility of a touring exhibition around other libraries during the summer months.
“On the anniversary day itself, July 26, a number of our airline partners will be marking the occasion by operating aircraft rarely seen at Newcastle, which we hope will appeal to aviation enthusiasts and the general public alike.
“The airport’s management team will also take part in a 75-mile walk in support of our nominated charity, the NSPCC.”
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