Newcastle-9

[richardhall99]

Havent Lufthansa already been at Newcastle so not really a new airline that is being touted

[LiamNCL]

Originally Posted by richardhall99

Havent Lufthansa already been at Newcastle so not really a new airline that is being touted

When they say NEW , im almost certain they mean ten or more years since they flew here.

[Jamesair]

The airport does have form......Bodrum was touted as a NEW route, could be Vueling trying again.

[jensdad]

Originally Posted by Jamesair

The airport does have form......Bodrum was touted as a NEW route, could be Vueling trying again.

Yep, I've said on here before: there's spin and there's lies, and they step across the line sometimes. But let's not get too cynical - could be some genuinely exciting news in the offing.

[LiamNCL]

Another clue Looks like Munich

[Falcon900LX]

Originally Posted by LiamNCL

Another clue Looks like Munich

yes, immediately what I thought.

[jensdad]

One range of snow capped mountains looks much like another. Who would be flying to Munich that haven't been here before? Do Laudamotion have a Munich base? Edit: Google image search doesn't recognise it. It actually tells me it's underwater, which would make for a novel destination.

[TheGeordielad]

Originally Posted by jensdad

One range of snow capped mountains looks much like another. Who would be flying to Munich that haven't been here before? Do Laudamotion have a Munich base?

They don’t have a base at Munich but Eurowings do.

[tigertanaka]

Originally Posted by jensdad

One range of snow capped mountains looks much like another. Who would be flying to Munich that haven't been here before? Do Laudamotion have a Munich base? Edit: Google image search doesn't recognise it. It actually tells me it's underwater, which would make for a novel destination.

It is MUC, someone has found the original photo.

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If it is LH, then this is excellent news as MUC is basically their second hub. Travelling to Central/Eastern Europe is not always ideal using OneWorld/Skyteam so this will work well for connections.

[jensdad]

Very good news if it is true, as it looks to be (not strictly a new route, but it was a long time ago so I'll cut them a bit of slack.)

[LiamNCL]

So Munich with Lufthansa , a good solid German hub and close to the Austrian alps in winter. Lets see if they can build on this and deliver us some more.

[Matt4]

For some reason I can’t upload the picture on here but I’m guessing this will be it
https://images.app.goo.gl/ErYi6YXTrBZCsaFr5

[tigertanaka]

Official announcement, Lufthansa are doing 6 flights weekly (no flight on Saturday) on an A319 starting 3 Feb 2020:
https://www.newcastleairport.com/new...le-and-munich/

MUC 11:50-12:55 NCL
NCL 13:40-16:40 MUC

Despite what the press release says, flights are not yet available for booking on LH's site.

[TheLambtonWorm]

Yes, its still showing the flights as via DUS.

[Jamesair]

I think it was FALCON900 who told us about the slots being requested for this route months ago . He also mentioned OSLO and BERGEN with Loganair, so hopefully more good news to come. The Munich route was also on Wikipedia Munich Airport site for ages before it was deleted.

Well done to all concerned.

[Matt4]

Flights are now bookable on Lufthansa Website
LH2491
prices are quite reasonable

[Sharklet_321]

This is quite a scoop for Newcastle Airport, good news indeed. Now how about that Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul...

[VickersVicount]

how do those timings fit with MUC connections?
Assuming if starting in Feb it will be year round?

[TheLambtonWorm]

£135.60 return Fri-Mon seems to be the cheapest. You can only book up to June 13th though.

[tigertanaka]

Originally Posted by TheLambtonWorm

£135.60 return Fri-Mon seems to be the cheapest. You can only book up to June 13th though.

I wouldn't worry too much about only booking up to mid June, LH don't open their booking horizon open up more than 51 weeks ahead.