The small UK airport that has been named the best in the world – with 30 new flight routes

A Small British isles airport has been declared to be the most effective in the planet, with 30 new flight routes.

Irrespective of not being a major European transport hub, the airport beat out dozens from across the content to earn the award.

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Newcastle Airport was awarded world wide ‘Airport of the Year’ at the underneath 5 million travellers classification at Routes Planet Meeting in Turkey.

It was the only British isles airport to be nominated across any of the groups.

Director of Aviation Advancement Leon McQuaid explained: “We are totally delighted to have gained this prestigious Routes Globe award.

“A large thank you to all of our airline associates for nominating us, which is terrific recognition for all of our teams’ dedication and tricky get the job done to supply for our airways.”

Newcastle emerged victorious just after beating 4 global airports – together with Billund Airport, GMR Goa Global Airport, Salzburg Airport, and Tulsa International Airport.

But the modest airport proved to be the ideal.

Airways across the globe praised the hub for its airline engagement, operational shipping and delivery and offering advertising and vacation trade exposure.

Its latest successes also helped the airport to secure the award.

Bosses added 4 new airways, six extra based plane, and twelve manufacturer new destinations.

And it also opened thirty new routes in the very last year, with travellers equipped to fly to Egypt, UAE, Norway, and Cape Verde.

Main govt Nick Jones mentioned: “This achievement is testament to the challenging function and determination of our personnel across the Airport.

“And demonstrates our dedication to providing the finest purchaser services to our passengers and business companions.

“All of which permit us to win prestigious awards this kind of as this.”

The prestigious meeting sees Airways nominate up to 5 airports that really feel they have performed the best around the past twelve months.

A panel of airline judges then independently critiques the airport submissions.

This 12 months Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport was crowned the over-all winner in the prime award of the night.

South Tyneside Council chief Tracey Dixon reported Newcastle Airport is a genuine asset for the area.

She explained: “It delivers a key gateway to the region and generates thousands and thousands of kilos for the local economy, as very well as attracting inbound tourism.” 

Head of airports at InfraBridge Graeme Ferguson included: “We are delighted that Newcastle Worldwide Airport has been awarded Airport of the Year at these world-wide awards.

“As a shareholder we’ve always centered on creating Newcastle 1 of the most effective regional airports in the British isles and this recognition has highlighted the extraordinary provider the airport supplies its airline associates on a world-wide stage.”

It comes as the airport was formerly named the ‘Best Modest Airport’ at the once-a-year Airport Service Good quality Awards.