Airport News
Ryanair 'to look at new routes from Durham Tees Valley Airport'
Mon, 16 Mar, 2009
Ryanair will look at new route opportunities from Durham Tees Valley Airport, it has asserted.
This comment came from the company's deputy chief executive and chief operating officer Michael Cawley after it was announced today the airline would end its flights from the airport to Dublin from June this year.
Ryanair had previously revealed it would be cutting back its services to the Irish capital because of a 12 per cent increase in air traffic control charges at Dublin Airport.
Neil Pakey, deputy chief executive officer for Peel Airports, remarked he was disappointed with the decision.
"Today's developments underline the urgent need for governments to understand the huge problems facing the airline industry generally ... and especially services from regional airports," he commented.
Ryanair flights to Alicante and Barcelona from Durham Tees Valley airport are unaffected by today's announcement.
From the end of the month, travel will be available to these destinations on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from the airline company.
Durham Tees Valley is situated in the northeast. Those travelling there by car and want to make use of the airport parking can access it from the A1, A19 and A66.