Ryanair is proposing to withdraw its service from Durham Tees Valley Airport’s (DTV) in protest over controversial new charges.
From yesterday, passengers were required to pay a £6 facility fee owners Vancouver Airport Services claim will help save the lossmaking airport from closure. Similar schemes have already been introduced at a number of UK regional airports, including Blackpool, Newquay and Norwich.
The fee is paid by passengers in payment machines at the airport. The airport expects to generate about £500,000 per year.