Fantastic news!
Finally the two New Yorks linked up: New York Newcastle and New York New York (or should that be New York New Jersey as it's EWR? (pedants corner)).
New York, Tyne and Wear - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This appears to be building on the former CO's tradition of linking non-London UK airports to EWR over the years: BFS, BHX, BRS, EDI, GLA, MAN.
We want it year round and daily, so come on you Geordies, use the service and use it often!