If you’re heading off from Newcastle Airport this summer, there are a few important updates and helpful tips you’ll want to know—so your holiday starts and ends as smoothly as possible.
00:00As you're headed off from Newcastle Airport this summer, there's a few important updates and helpful tips you'll want to know, so your holiday starts and ends as smoothly as possible.
00:11First, let's talk about parking. Newcastle Airport offers several options to suit different needs and budgets.
00:17The Short Stay One Car Park is perfect for shorter trips, or for anyone wanting to park for just a few hours.
00:23For even quicker drop marks or pick-ups, there's Short Stay Two, where you can park for up to 15 minutes completely free of charge.
00:31If you're looking for a longer-term solution, the Long Stay Car Park provides a secure option with a free shuttle bus to take you straight to the terminal.
00:40If you want to skip the hassle completely, premium options like Knee and Greet and Premium Fast Track Parking offer extra convenience, especially if you're travelling with children or have lots of luggage.
00:50And here's a tip, pre-booking online in advance can save you money and guarantee your space, particularly during Pekosuma travel times.
01:00Now, once you've parked and made it to the terminal, you'll find some recent changes aimed at speeding things up, especially at security.
01:08Newcastle Airport has floored out new generation security standards.
01:12That means you can now leave laptops, tablets and even liquids in your bags during screening.
01:17However, and this is important, the government's 100ml liquid restriction is still in place, so you'll need to pack liquid in containers of 100ml or less inside a clear, resealable plastic bag.
01:33And double-walled items like thermos flasks are still not allowed through.
01:37To keep things stress-free, it's advised that you arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight.
01:43Even with faster screening, check-in and bag-drop queues can get busy, especially during school holidays and early morning departures.
01:51Having said that, plans have been approved recently for a terminal expansion, which is set to begin this summer.
01:57The expansion aims to reduce congestion during peak travel times and improve the passenger experience by enlarging the departure lounge, adding more seating, food and drink outlets, and expanding the baggage claim area with a new luggage carousel.
02:13Airport CEO Nick Jones says the project builds on nearly £20m of recent investment, including runway resurfacing and catering upgrades.
02:22However, it's important to note that the airport has confirmed flight capacity in passenger numbers, but remain unchanged.
02:31Because the plans have only recently been approved, there's currently no guidance on whether the works will cause any changes to the airport during construction, so be sure to look for any updates.
02:44Now, being from the north-east, is Newcastle Airport your favourite airport?
02:48Well, yeah, I do get a lot of travelling, and I've been quite lucky, so I would probably say Newcastle is up there, definitely, with the work they've put in and the money they've done recently to improve it and going forward, so I would probably say Newcastle, yeah.
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