Tourexpi
The
new service commenced this week and will operate twice a week throughout the
summer season.
A
Gateway to Sunshine and Culture
The
new Newcastle-Agadir route provides holidaymakers from the North East the
chance to explore Agadir's sunshine, beautiful beaches, and vibrant cultural
heritage without needing to travel from other UK airports. Known for its golden
sands and rich Moroccan charm, Agadir is an increasingly popular destination
for British tourists.
Chris
Logan, Commercial Director at TUI UK, expressed his excitement:
“We're
thrilled to add Agadir to our growing portfolio of destinations available from
Newcastle Airport. Morocco offers a perfect blend of exotic culture, beautiful
beaches, and year-round sunshine, all now just a direct flight away for our
customers in the North East. This new route demonstrates our commitment to
providing customers with more choice for their dream holidays.”
Strengthening
Regional Connectivity
Leon
McQuaid, Director of Aviation Development at Newcastle Airport, welcomed the
new addition:
“It
is great to see TUI commence their new twice-weekly flights to Agadir, a
popular sunshine destination with fantastic beaches and all of the wonderful
culture that Morocco has to offer. This exciting new route is yet another
addition to TUI's great portfolio of destinations from Newcastle Airport,
offering even more choice for the North East travelling public.”
Booking
and Availability
Travellers
can now book the new direct flights from Newcastle to Agadir via the TUI
website, mobile app, or at local TUI travel stores. The new route further
enhances TUI’s commitment to offering diverse holiday options and seamless
travel experiences for customers in the North East.
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Credit: © TUI Group
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