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New direct route launched from Newcastle Airport to Berlin

A new direct route from Newcastle Airport to Berlin Schoenefeld has launched today.

Budget airline easyJet is the travel operator behind the route, priced at £20.99 one-way, which flies up to three times a week year-round on Tuesday’s, Thursday’s and Saturdays.

The airport has announced the route just in time for visitors wanting to experience German Christmas markets and experience traditional Berlin winter celebrations, whilst a host of year-round business travellers are set to benefit from the link.

easyJet’s inaugural flight to Gran Canaria also took-off early this morning (Tue Nov 1) with holidaymakers who will be able to take advantage of the Canary Island’s winter sun. Flights depart every Tuesday over the winter season with fares starting from £22.99 one-way.

Leon McQuaid, Aviation Development Manager at Newcastle International Airport, said: “We are delighted to see the start of these new and exciting flights, and it’s great to see easyJet’s commitment to the region with even more choice for the north east travelling public.

“Berlin is a fantastic destination and another leading European city now available from Newcastle.

“With flights conveniently timed up to three times a week year-round, we expect this service to be extremely popular with both business and leisure travellers.

“As well as anticipating further growth in outbound tourism, we also expect this service to deliver a significant increase of inbound traffic to the region.

“Gran Canaria continues to be a favoured destination for our passengers and will be ideal for those looking to escape for some winter sun.”

Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK Commercial Manager, commented: “We’re really excited to start these two exciting new routes from Newcastle International Airport today.”

To mark the occasion, a local couple from Durham, Val and Tony McFarlane, welcomed the first Berlin to Newcastle flight into Newcastle this afternoon, which was operated by their son Marc who is based in Berlin as easyJet cabin crew manager.

Unbeknown to Marc, his parents, who are today celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary and rarely get to see their son, had arranged to surprise Marc upon landing in the brief turnaround before he operated the flight back to Berlin.

Val McFarlane said: “It was fantastic to surprise our son Marc on the first flight between Newcastle and Berlin today.

“We last saw him in August and unfortunately won’t get to spend Christmas together this year, so it was amazing to spend a little bit of time together before he flew back to Berlin. His face was a picture and he really didn’t expect to see us at all!”

Ali Gayward added: “Not only will they enable our North-East passengers to explore these great destinations and connect loved ones – like the McFarlane family - but they will also help to further enhance inbound tourism for Newcastle.

“We’ve seen a huge amount of demand on these flights already and we are confident that passengers at both ends of each route will enjoy what the other has to offer. We’re seeing more and more people using our services to visit Newcastle for both leisure and business trips.”

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