Newcastle Airport sign Thomas Cook deal
19.12.08
An extra 70,000 holidaymakers will fly from Newcastle Airport next year after a multi-million-pound contract was signed with a major tour operator. Around 100 jobs will be created as part of Thomas Cooks plans to base extra aircraft at the airport and launch new routes.
The move will see package holidays offered to 12 destinations, many of which had been lost following the demise of XL Airways in the summer. They also include three brand new routes to the Greek Islands of Kefalonia and mainland resorts of Santorini and Skiathos. Holidaymakers will also be able to enjoy 10 or 11-day breaks instead of being restricted to one or two-week trips, as is currently the case.
Airport chief executive Dave Laws said: Thomas Cook adding a third aircraft to its Newcastle base is excellent news for our airport and the North East. He said that the announcement shows that despite the current economic climate, a company like Thomas Cook has confidence in the region and the airport.
The Boeing 757-200 aircraft that will come to Newcastle in May is being relocated from Canada. Newcastle fought off competition from several other regional airports to secure its services. New flights will run seven days a week to destinations including Dalaman and Bodrum, Sharm El Sheikh, Reus, Zante, Crete, Tenerife, Paphos and Larnaca.
It is reported that retail outlets and a new airport hotel being built will have to increase their workforce to cope with the heightened demand.
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