From the Journal:
BATA, whose members include some of the world’s leading airlines and tour operators, voted Newcastle International the UK’s best airport with up to six million passengers per year. They beat off competition from Bristol and Exeter to win the coveted award.
Dave Laws, chief executive of Newcastle Airport, said: “We’re overwhelmed to be recognised for the second consecutive year as the UK’s Best Airport. 2010 is an exceptional year for Newcastle as we celebrate our 75th year in operation. The airport’s continued success makes such an important contribution to the regional economy.”
Understand that the airport continue to celebrate the 75th Anniversary and have started knocking down the Aero Club building