Interesting comments - this would suggest that Eastern weren't taking on the "full commercial liability", so are Eastern being supported to take on an establishing route viability role, for others to then pick up?
Ryan Kay of Eastern Airways said: "Eastern Airways is delighted that the progressive partnership agreement that it has with Teesside International Airport has delivered in such a positive manner for its partner airport. With now a 100 per cent uptake by another commercial operator taking on the risks associated to the initial route development that was commenced before the Coronavirus outbreak. The full commercial liability uptake of routes started by other operators is how the agreement was planned to work and shows what a great success it has proved to be. In accordance with the agreement, Eastern Airways will now look to develop further routes in conjunction with its friends at Teesside International Airport to include further domestic and some exciting new European sun destinations.”
He (Mayor Ben) said: “Eastern Airways is a long-standing and valued airline which helped us launch a number of exciting new routes from Teesside Airport last year. By working together, we have successfully attracted a number of airlines and tour operators to now take on these routes and develop their own offers for the airport. We will continue to work closely with Eastern Airways and all airlines to deliver the flights local people want to see come to our airport.”