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Chauffeur Drive North East - Newcastle Airport
Newcastle Airport Transfers are a Chauffeur Drive North East speciality.
Newcastle International Airport is our local award winning airport. Newcastle International was voted Best UK Regional Airport 2003 by the Institute of Travel Management and in 2004 was identified by Daily Telegraph readers as "Britain's favourite airport". Newcastle International Airport won the Bronze award for Best UK Airport in the Wanderlust Travel Awards 2005, (London City won, with Southampton second).
From its humble beginnings in 1935 when Newcastle Airport consisted of a grass runway, clubhouse, hangar, workshops, a hose for petrol and a garage, Newcastle Airport has experienced significant growth. The airport's success has contributed significantly to the North East economy and continues to do so. Passenger numbers at Newcastle Airport reached approximately 5 million by the end of 2004 and are expected to rise to 10 million by 2016.
The re-branded Newcastle International Airport was launched on 28th October 2003. Less than a year later, a new £7 million terminal extension had been added, officially opened by celebrities Ant and Dec on 11th August 2004.
Newcastle International Airport is ranked 9th largest UK airport - and is considered to be one of the friendliest airports in the UK.
Scheduled carriers fly to 41 destinations of which 27 are low cost destinations served by 6 low cost airlines and over 30 tour operators fly to over 50 charter destinations. Newcastle International Airport expects to reach 6 million passengers this year.
With its policy of continuous expansion, operators are adding new routes all the time. Recent additions include:
Ryanair - Newcastle to Barcelona (Gerona)
Jet 2 - Newcastle to Almeria, Malaga, Palma, Pisa, Valencia
Eastern Airways - Newcastle to London City
easyJet - Newcastle to Faro
Thompson Holidays - Luxor on the river Nile
An impressive total of 3,000 people, employed by 69 companies within the airport complex, highlights Newcastle International Airport's position as one of the largest employment sites in the region.
The Chief Executive of the North East Chamber of Commerce, George Cowcher, said: "The North East Chamber of Commerce recognises Newcastle International Airport as a key economic driver for the region."
For a smooth, stylish and stress-free airport transfer choose to travel in one of our chauffeur-driven Mercedes S Class or our 6 passenger Mercedes Viano Ambiente extra long wheel base luxury MPV. This vehicle is one of the few capable of moving 6 passengers with all of their luggage commitments. Book with Chauffeur Drive North East to add a touch of luxury to your holiday or style to your corporate travel!
