NCL in talks with Continental

Sorry if this is a bit old but i just found it

It’s an article that was in the evening chronicle on DEC 17th 2005

“Newcastle International Airport chief executive John Parkin said he is positive Geordies will be flying to New York from the city by Spring 2007.

Mr Parkin is now in talks with Continental Airlines after American Airlines withdrew its proposed route from Newcastle to JFK Airport, in the Big Apple.

The blow was announced yesterday and it has left several hundreds North East holidaymakers, who had already booked trips to the USA disappointed.

These customers are being give the option of a refund or a connecting European flight to New York.

American Airlines blamed high fuel prices after Hurricane Katrina for withdrawing from the route.”