Teeside NO / Gatwick YES
In the last 7 days it has been my fortune to pass through both Teeside and Gatwick Airports twice. While there is no real comparison in terms of size/destinations/traffic between the two both have their strong supporters and critics on these forums so here is my impression as SLF.
I arrived and departed from both of these airports and had an overnight stay in the area, I had a meal before departure at each airport.
Teeside, appalling overpriced food (1970's motorway service area standard) surly staff (check in and security), late check in (STD -50) and tatty facilities.
Gatwick (North Terminal), reasonable food, pleasant staff (check in and security), smooth transit, nice facilities.
I'm not a fan of BAA airports (ABZ is home and if you know that you know why) but Gatwick seems to have it just about right at the moment.