There are plans in place to extend the airport further this is why the fuel farm has moved. There is definately the market at newcastle to fly to the like of the carribean mexico north america (NY for eg). And moaning because you have to get the bus to the terminal come on stop being childish. Would u rather walk in the gale force winds and pouring rain, NO!, im sure you wouldnt. So there are also plans to build another pier adjacent to the current one. this will incorporate stands 13,14,15,16, and 17 up to now as far as i know.