Newcastle International Airport celebrates five millionth passenger milestone

Newcastle International Airport has served more than five million passengers for the second year running.

Staff welcomed Vivien and Billy Millican this week as they returned to home soil after a week’s holiday in Malta, where they flew with easyJet.

The couple were taken by surprise when greeted by head of aviation development Leon McQuaid, who was on hand to inform Vivien that she was the airport’s five millionth passenger of 2018.

Leon said: “It is a great achievement to serve over five million passengers for the second year and is a fantastic end to 2018 for the airport.

“With the weather now turning colder it’s great to hear how much the Millicans enjoyed their winter getaway to Malta.”

He added: “I hope that they will be able to use their complimentary tickets to enjoy another holiday, and we look forward to seeing them at the airport again soon.”

The grandparents-of-four were presented with a large box of chocolates and two complimentary easyJet tickets to one of 15 destinations from Newcastle Airport.

Vivien, who has been married to husband Billy for 55 years, commented: “It is just a beautiful gesture. The first time Billy and I flew was when I was 18, and we have travelled all over together ever since.

“We have been to Malta five times before, and we always stay in the same hotel by the bay in Sliema. We book up well in advance so we can look forward to it. I think we will use our vouchers to go back there again.”

Billy said: “I am feeling the cold from getting off the plane, because it was so warm when we were away – but this has definitely cheered me right up.”

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