Archive for the ‘Durham Tees Valley airport’ CategoryFlying in the face of the recession, brand new airline Excelsis Airways is set to launch flights from the North East of England later this year. The airline will operate a three-times-daily service from Durham Tees Valley Airport to London City Airport and expects to announce further regional flights in the future. bmi is celebrating after a Judge threw out a £12m damages claim against the company The airline today announced that the High Court action brought against its low cost subsidiary bmibaby by Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTVA) had been successfully defended. The claim for £12m in damages arose following bmibaby’s withdrawal in 2006 from the base it had established at the airport in 2004. After a six day hearing in March at the High Court in London, Mr Justice Davis today dismissed DTVA’s claim and ruled that bmibaby was not liable for breach of contract. Tim Bye, bmi deputy chief executive and legal director, said “We are delighted with the result of the case, but disappointed that we had to go to Court at all and incur the costs and management distraction that litigation involves. We were always confident that we had a strong case and we can hopefully now put the matter behind us. The judge has instructed that the majority of the costs be paid by DTVA. “bmi was represented internally by bmi’s head of legal, Paula Havard and I am very grateful to her and our external advisers solicitors DLA Piper, led by partner Mark Franklin and associate Kathryn Ward, and by barrister Akhil Shah of Fountain Court.” Durham Tees Valley Airport saw a massive increase in numbers of passengers travelling through the airport in March. More than 46,000 passengers used the airport – an increase of 16% compared with March 2007. Emma Ormerod, Marketing and Communications Manager, Durham Tees Valley Airport, said “The airport continues to provide the local community with a range of destinations and services for both the business and leisure markets and there’s no doubt the recent bad weather has helped to attract local passengers to choose to fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport. Airlines such as flyglobespan, Ryanair and Wizz Air are expected to provide the airport with significant growth over the coming year”. For up-to-date Durham Tees Valley Airport information and to book Durham Tees Valley airport parking click on the links.
Less than four years after starting operations, Wizz Air has announced it has carried its 10 millionth passenger. The airline which recently opened its seventh base in Poznan, operates flights from the following UK airports: Gatwick, Stansted, London Luton, Durham Tees Valley airport, Robin Hood airport and Glasgow Prestwick airport. The airline has announced it will expand its flight network by adding a further 20 new routes shortly, and predicts it will carry its next 10 million passengers by July 2009 – in less than 18 months. Durham Tees Valley airport has announced it is to keep to the one-bag rule although it says it is says it is currently working with the Department for Transport on the measures required to bring in the new arrangements of more than one piece of cabin baggage. A number of airlines flying from Durham Tees Valley, including Ryanair, have made it clear that they intend to retain the limit of a single item of hand luggage for each passenger. Durham Tees Valley Managing Director, Hugh Lang, explained “Whilst a number of airports are intending to relax the restrictions with effect from Monday, that is not the case here—and in any case it seems clear that a number of airlines will be sticking to their own limits of one bag per person. “Each airport is required to agree with the Department for Transport arrangements for moving away from the single bag rule and, together with the other airports in the Peel Group, we are currently working on the appropriate measures, including security arrangements, which need to be in place before the restrictions can be relaxed. “The Government has indicated that it would like to achieve a move to the new rules at all airports by the end of the May but it is important to stress that the final decision on luggage allowances—including hand luggage—rests with each individual airline. “At this stage the position at Durham Tees Valley remains that the limit of one item of hand luggage per person will remain in force on all flights. If and when changes can be brought into effect we will, of course, ensure that passengers are fully informed.” For up-to-date Durham Tees Valley airport information and to book Durham airport parking and Durham Tees Valley hotels click on the links. Ryanair has announced a new route from Durham Tees Valley airport to Alicante. The Durham flights will operate three times per week (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) and commence on 4 March 2008. Ryanair anticipates 40,000 passengers will take advantage of the new route in its first year of operation. Hugh Lang, Managing Director, Durham Tees Valley Airport commented: “We are delighted to confirm the continued development of a successful partnership with the introduction of this new route with Ryanair. The new route brings more choice for flights to the Costa Blanca region and adds to the existing services to Dublin and Barcelona (Girona).” For up-to-date Durham Tees Valley airport information and to book Durham airport parking and Durham hotels click on the links. The one bag limit for hand luggage introduced in 2006 looks set to be lifted in the New Year. From 7 January UK airports can apply to the Department of Transport for permission to allow more than one item of cabin baggage per passenger. However, the airport will need to demonstrate that they have sufficient screening to cope with the extra bags. Strict rules will remain in place on the transport of liquids in hand luggage. Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly, commenting on the announcement, said the one bag limit was intended to be a temporary arrangement. For up-to-date security information at Gatwick airport and to book Gatwick valet parking and Gatwick airport hotels click on the links. The Airportsinformation.co.uk group has just announced a deal with LateRooms which allows visitors to their airport sites to check availability of, and book, local airport hotels and guest houses. Speaking at the announcement Marketing Manager, Nicole Miller said, “Our Airport Information websites are packed full of useful information and tips about travelling abroad from 23 UK airports. As an information site, we’re often asked for information on local guesthouses and hotels, details of which we show on our site. However, we wanted to extend our service and allow our visitors to check availability, compare rates and book accommodation all from the one site. Our partnership with LateRooms allows visitors to check the relevant Airport information site for guesthouses, B&B’s and hotels in and around their departure airport, as well as hotels and other accommodation throughout the UK and Worldwide.” Airportinformation.co.uk offers the ability to book airport hotels at the following airports:
Durham Tees Valley Airport was evacuated yesterday after a mechanical digger ruptured a gas main behind a neighbouring hotel the Evening Gazette reports. Fire crews were called to the scene and an inbound flight from Dublin, which was allowed to land, was unable to let passengers disembark during the alert. The alert happened at noon yesterday and the terminal reopened at 2.45 pm. For further Durham Tees Airport information and to book Durham Tees airport parking and Teesside airport hotels click on the links. Flyglobespan has announced the introduction of a new route between Durham Tees Valley airport and Cyprus. The weekly Teesside flights will commence in April 2008 and run until October 2008. Hugh Lang, managing director, Durham Tees Valley Airport, added “This new service to Paphos, Cyprus is great news for the airport and in particular the travelling public of the North East giving them a greater choice of low cost services from their local airport.” For further Durham Tees Valley Airport information including Teesside airport parking and Teesside hotels click on the links. |
