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Sky’s the limit for Newcastle International

A MAJOR holiday firm is showing its support to one of the region’s airports by adding a fourth aircraft and 30 jobs.

Thomas Cook will be operating 54 flights each week from Newcastle International Airport with the new aircraft offering approximately 70,000 extra seats throughout the summer season.

The introduction of the aircraft means that Thomas Cook has reintroduced flights to Bourgas in Bulgaria.

In addition, extra weekly flights will operate holiday destinations such as Paphos and Larnaca (Cyprus), Dalaman and Izmir (Turkey), Mahon, Ibiza and Palma (Balearic Islands) and Tenerife (Canary Islands).

Ian Derbyshire, Chief Executive Officer at Thomas Cook UK & Ireland, said: “The people of the North East have shown great loyalty to us over the years and that is why it is great for us to be able to make this announcement.

“This underlines our commitment to the North East and to Newcastle International Airport. We are particularly pleased to have made this happen on the back of the problems caused by the recession and the ash cloud crisis. The region has always been strong for us and we see that continuing in the future.”

Chief Executive of Newcastle international Airport David Laws believes that the people of the North East will respond positively to the announcement.

He said: “This is a tremendous boost for the region and a fantastic coup for us. In the current climate.

“I believe it shows that the Airport is bucking the trend by being able to achieve deals of this size and significance. From a personal point of view, in our 75th year, it is fantastic to be able to do business with a company like Thomas Cook.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .