Asked how long until Teesside could expect a new UK route, Ms Willard told the committee the airport was in “relatively detailed discussions” with more than one airline about
a regional connection .
She added: “I think we will certainly be hoping to announce something in the next few months when it comes to regional connectivity. The regional piece is interesting - it’s getting the right plane to the right place at the right time and at the right level of frequency. The devil is really in the detail when it comes to regional connectivity.”