Newcastle Airport seeks to expand departure lounge

BBC News
Daniel Holland
25 March 2025

Plans for a bigger departure lounge at an airport have been submitted.

Airport bosses are seeking permission to build a three-storey extension to Newcastle International's eastern terminal.

They said a bigger baggage claim area and departure lounge would help reduce overcrowding during busy periods.

The airport's size is currently causing delays to baggage pickups and a lack of seating in retail areas, officials claim.

The local authority will consider the application at a later date.

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