Flyglobespan 'to stay at Durham Tees Valley'

Flyglobespan has denied reports that it plans to pull out of Durham Tees Valley Airport, The Northern Echo reports.

Local media reports had suggested the carrier was considering a move to the larger Newcastle Airport, which analysts said would have offered a more profitable customer base.

But an airline spokesman categorically denied those rumours, stating: "Flyglobespan is not planning a move to Newcastle."

Speculation had been mounting after the firm's chief executive, Rick Green, was said to be discussing "various aspects of the airline's programme, including Durham Tees Valley".

The Scottish no-frills carrier is considered one of the main operators at Durham Tees Valley, offering regular connections to Tenerife, Faro, Malaga, Alicante, Palma and Jersey.

An airport statement read: "We have established a strong and constructive relationship with Flyglobespan and the public have responded very positively to the flight programme.

"As Flyglobespan has explained, we are in discussions on future plans-including the programme for next summer."

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