NCL - Newcastle 🇬🇧

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Location (City, Country)
Example: Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Airport Type & Size
Type and Size : Public & international airport, Medium Sized International airport
Approximately 5 million passengers per year (pre‑COVID)
Main use: Passenger flights (scheduled & charter), cargo services, general aviation

Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?

1. Perfect “Mid-tier” Balance

• Not too big, not too small → Ideal for players who’ve moved past small regional airports (like INN) but aren’t ready for massive hubs (like JFK or LHR).
• Offers a good variety of short-haul, medium-haul, and limited long-haul routes.
• Would give WoA a UK option that isn’t just Heathrow, bringing diversity to the European network.

2. Fits the WoA Progression System

• Could be placed in-game as a mid-cost unlock airport (like PRG or SAN level).
• Good for players who want steady passenger income without overwhelming flight volumes.
• Would also allow expansion to cargo for extra gameplay depth.

Major Airlines & Routes

1. UK Domestic

• British Airways – London Heathrow (LHR)
• Loganair – Aberdeen (ABZ), Southampton (SOU)
• Eastern Airways – Aberdeen (ABZ), Humberside (HUY)
• easyJet – Bristol (BRS), Belfast (BFS)

2. Europe – Scheduled Services

• easyJet – Amsterdam (AMS), Geneva (GVA), Palma de Mallorca (PMI)
• Jet2 – Alicante (ALC), Malaga (AGP), Faro (FAO), Tenerife (TFS), Prague (PRG)
• Ryanair – Dublin (DUB), Barcelona (BCN), Kraków (KRK), Wroclaw (WRO)
• KLM – Amsterdam (AMS)
• TUI Airways – Various Spanish islands, Greece, Cyprus

3. Middle East / Long-Haul

• Emirates – Dubai (DXB) – daily service with Boeing 777
• TUI Airways – Seasonal: Orlando Sanford (SFB), Cancun (CUN) via long-haul charter

4. Seasonal / Charter Highlights

• Winter: Geneva (GVA), Chambery (CMF) – ski destinations
• Summer: Corfu (CFU), Rhodes (RHO), Kos (KGS), Lanzarote (ACE), Gran Canaria (LPA)

Unique Features or Challenges

1. Emirates Prestige Route

• The daily Emirates Boeing 777 to Dubai is a big deal for a mid-size airport.
• In-game, this could be a special prestige flight that:
  • Requires extra-long large stand handling
  • Gives higher rewards than other long-haul flights.

2. Strong Charter Airline Presence

• Unlike many airports dominated by flag carriers, NCL thrives on Jet2, TUI Airways, and seasonal charter ops.
• Could be a charter-specialist hub in-game with:
  • Higher-than-usual “seasonal” flights
  • Bonus XP for handling charter flights quickly.

3. Seasonal Tourism Surge

• Summer: Massive spike in charter and low-cost flights to Spain, Greece, and Turkey.
• Winter: Ski charter flights to Switzerland, France, and Austria.
• Could be implemented as temporary events giving bonus income and higher turnaround demand.

Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos

Newcastle International Airport

https://www.newcastleairport.com/corporate/

[Hirohitoswaifu]

Newcastle in 1991 (Featuring a Monarch 757-200),

And ofc the TU154 and 737 from Braathens.

Would love this airport as a generic.