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TUI’s first flights from Teesside to Turkey in 16 years have taken off – with holidaymakers already praising the new route. It is part of the airport’s huge summer season, which is taking off now and also includes TUI’s flights to Majorca, Balkan Holidays’ Bulgaria connections and Ryanair’s services to Corfu, Faro and Majorca joining its year-round Alicante service. Pass...

A vital licence to allow Teesside Airport to handle food and flowers has been officially granted – just in time for Valentine’s Day. Confirmation of the airport becoming the UK’s newest Border Control Point (BCP) was received last week – allowing Teesside’s new freight facility to handle flowers, fruit, and vegetables. It places Teesside as one of the few BCPs to handle ...

An early morning flight making a welcome return will allow passengers to get to even more spots around the world from Teesside. Teesside International Airport saw its KLM 6am flight start up again on Monday, 31 October. The route opens the door to connecting flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to as far afield as Cape Town, New York JFK, and Mumbai. The airline, which ha...

November 2012 saw the start of a new group aimed at promoting and supporting their local airport. What was then Friends of Durham Tees Valley Airport (FoDTVA) was started by local enthusiasts and those with an interest in their local airport, alongside the then airport management. Now, ten years on, what is now Friends of Teesside International Airport (FOTIA) has celebr...

With the first Teesside Air Show in a number of years upon us this weekend, members of Friends of Teesside International Airport have been on site to help with the many setup tasks. Turning an international airport into a showground and site available to thousands of members of the public is no easy task, and members have been involved in putting up the fencing around t...

TUI, the UK’s biggest holiday firm, has today (10 May) welcomed its first Teesside Airport passengers in nine years as it launched its summer breaks to Majorca. The first flight, which was fully booked, jetted out of the airport to Palma at 13:05, joining the airport’s busiest schedule since 2013 - the last time TUI touched down. The service runs every Tuesday, provi...

Teesside Airport and Loganair have been working in partnership for the past 18months to deliver quick, convenient and regular services for local people to popular domestic destinations. This valued partnership is set to continue, with Loganair flights taking off from Teesside to major UK cities. There has been encouraging progress as the aviation industry recovers fr...

Aviation services and technology firm Draken Europe has kick-started its recruitment drive just days after news came of its expansion at Teesside Airport, with roles including aircraft captains, engineering apprentices and more. Draken signed a long-term deal with the airport in 2020 when it was known as Cobham Aviation Services UK and maintains a fleet of five speciall...

Aviation services and technology firm Draken Europe is set to expand its operations at Teesside Airport after the submission of a planning application to construct a new hangar to house more aircraft. Draken, which signed a long-term deal with the airport in 2020 when it was known as Cobham Aviation Services UK, currently maintains a fleet of five specially modified Das...

A bumper schedule of summer flights has returned to Teesside Airport after almost a decade, with passengers travelling from across the North of England coming in their droves to take advantage of the first flights to Majorca and Faro in Portugal. This is the first time in nine years that Teesside Airport is boasting a comprehensive slate of seasonal flights, something t...