Newcastle Flight Rules and Regulations
It is important to make sure have looked up any new airport and flying rules when taking a flight from Newcastle airport or in fact any other airport. You can save yourself a lot of bother by making some small preparation. Anything your need to know should be found on the official Newcastle Airport website. It is smart to check the airport website when you are travelling to or from Newcastle or any other airport for the latest information and any flight delays with your flight.
There is information on the airport web site of the items that are prohibited as carry on baggage as well as the many different illegal items that shouldn’t be discovered in your checked luggage. You must know before you travel what is allowed and then you can pack your luggage accordingly. There is some airlines that operate from Newcastle that do allow hand baggage of a particular size, just make sure to check the size allowance with them either online or by calling them. As with many airports in the UK you are not allowed to bring any liquids over a certain size or any sharp items with you on the plane.
Newcastle airport has shopping facilities available both before and after security. You will find the following stores at Newcastle airport; Whistlestop convenience store, WH Smiths, Biza tax & duty free, Boots, Claire’s, Chisholm Bookmakers, Dixons, JD Sports, Tie Rack, and Traveller.
Newcastle airport offers many services and facilities for the business traveller, families and other travellers. There is the Children’s Game Grid, currency options, airport lounges, business services, flying school, special assistance services, car hire, games, prayer rooms and other leisure activities. You will be able to easily keep yourself occupied when you are at the airport.
Newcastle airport is very accessible as it is in the heart of the North East. There are many different travel options including car, taxi, metro train, chauffer, and bus. The major highways A1, A696, A74, and A68 that will all take you to Newcastle airport. There is also a direct link to Newcastle airport from the Newcastle Central Train Station and this trip will take about thirty minutes.