@ Jack, is that definate about Newcastle? It is a pity if it is. As you say , Harps and "Shams" from now on, it will be a very boring place.
No longer bookable after the end of March, Jet2 are always miles ahead realising schedules there realising Winter 2014/2015 at the moment, no official confirmation but I could safely bet its gone. At least a few charters including Volotea next Summer, pity we went from a high of over 6 scheduled airlines to basically 2.