Newcastle Airport crowned airport of the year
Newcastle Airport has been crowned Airport of the Year at the prestigious Aviation Industry Awards UK.
Voted for by a panel of industry experts, the North East airport was recognised for its award-winning customer service, significant network growth, infrastructure developments and sector-leading sustainability achievements.
Twenty-two new routes have been launched at the airport sine 2025, including Berlin and Copenhagen, and easyJet has opened its new base at the airport, quadrupling its route network with flights and package holidays to 32 destinations.
Newcastle Airport was also recognised for investing almost £60m over the past couple of years in enhancing its facilities and further improving its passenger experience.
At the heart of its investment programme was a three-storey terminal extension, delivering a larger departure lounge with additional seating and toilet facilities, alongside an expanded international baggage hall.
Nick Jones, chief executive at Newcastle Airport, said: "We are incredibly proud to have been named Airport of the Year at the Aviation Industry Awards UK.
"This award recognises a period of significant growth and investment for Newcastle Airport, during which we have expanded our route network, further enhanced our facilities and continued to deliver an award-winning experience for our passengers.
"This could not have been achieved without the hard work and dedication of our people and business partners, who continue to be the driving force behind our success.
"To be recognised by our industry peers in this way is a real honour and one that everyone connected with Newcastle Airport should take great pride in."