Airport News
Passenger charges introduced at Durham Tees Valley Airport
Mon, 18 Oct, 2010
Passengers taking flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport will now have to pay a fee to enter the terminal.
A new charge will be implemented on November 15th 2010, which will see adults paying £6 and children aged between three and 15 years old charged £2 to combat the losses it is making.
Craig Richmond, chief executive of owner Peel Airports, explained that the downturn in the travel sector has had a negative impact on Durham Tees Valley Airport and the measure had to be taken to provide a future for the airport.
"I hope that customers - and indeed the whole local community - will recognise that it is something we have to do if the airport is to be able to move forward," Mr Richmond added.
Blackpool International Airport has already put an Airport Development Fee in place for passengers flying from the terminal, with adults being charged £10, although there are no fees in place for passengers aged 15 years old or under.