An airport set to close for being “financially unviable” according to its owners has been voted the UK’s number one by travellers. Owners Peel Group said Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) would be wound down from the end of this month as it was not profitable.
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What is happening with Doncaster Sheffield Airport?
Doncaster Sheffield Airport will permanently close next month as the final flight is confirmed. The move has left members of the GMB union “furious” as “hundreds if not thousands of people will see their future go up in smoke”. The final flight is due to leave on Saturday 5 November 2022, on Bonfire Night.
Why is Robin Hood Airport closing?
In 2016, the airport’s name was changed from Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield to Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA). In June 2022, Wizz Air announced that it would terminate the majority of its flights from the airport as the airport operators were ‘unable to guarantee the terms of its commercial agreement.
What is the future of Doncaster airport?
Peel Group announced that the airport will start to close at the end of October – and then it plans to set up a strategy to create new jobs on the site.
Can you fly from Doncaster to Sheffield airport?
There are no direct flights from Doncaster to Italy. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Doncaster Sheffield Airport – Milan Linate Airport, Doncaster Sheffield Airport – Milan Malpensa Airport and Doncaster Sheffield Airport – Cagliari Elmas Airport.
Is Doncaster airport operating normally?
But on Monday, 26 September, an announcement was made that the airport was “not viable due to its lack of adequate forward revenues and high operating costs”, and is going to close permanently. A TUI aircraft at Doncaster Sheffield Airport.
What airlines fly out of Doncaster Sheffield Airport?
There are 2 airlines with flights from Doncaster: TUI and Wizz Air.
Why is Doncaster airport failing?
Owner Peel Group Ltd conducted a strategic review of the airport and will wind down services from Oct 31, it said on Monday. Peel pointed to high fixed costs and uncertainty over future income in saying it couldn’t responsibly accept an offer of public cash to keep the terminal running into next year.
What happens to my holiday if Doncaster airport closing?
“Doncaster customers will be contacted, in departure date order, in the coming weeks to outline their alternatives and options which will, at the very least, include the option to amend to another holiday for free or cancel and receive a full refund.
Is Doncaster Robin Hood Airport closing?
In 2016, the airport’s name was changed from Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield to Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA). In June 2022, Wizz Air announced that it would terminate the majority of its flights from the airport as the airport operators were ‘unable to guarantee the terms of its commercial agreement.
Is Doncaster airport being saved?
The Mayor of Doncaster claims a “significantly improved” offer has been made to save Doncaster Sheffield Airport from closure. The final scheduled flight is due to land at the airport on Friday night after owners Peel Group started winding down operations this week.
Why has Wizz Air pulled out of Doncaster airport?
The budget airline took customers and airport bosses by surprise in June when it announced it was permanently cancelling flights to a number of holiday hotspots. Wizz blamed the decision on DSA being ‘unable to guarantee the terms of its commercial agreement’ with the Hungarian airline.
Is Wizz Air pulling out of Doncaster airport?
In a statement issued in June, Wizz said: “It is with deep regret that we have had to take the difficult but responsible decision to cancel a large number of Wizz Air flights to/from Doncaster Sheffield Airport from 10 June 2022.
Is Doncaster Airport Expanding?
Despite a lack of critical mass, Doncaster Sheffield unveiled a £10 million terminal expansion project in January 2020, along with plans for a train line and more. Clearly, it was previously sufficiently ambitious and saw an adequately bright future, particularly with Wizz Air’s base, which opened later that year.
Where can I fly to from Doncaster airport?
Doncaster Destinations
Flights go to Bulgaria, Cyprus, Egypt, Finland, Greece, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey and USA.
Does Aer Lingus fly from Doncaster?
Aer Lingus (Stobart Air) fly direct from Doncaster to Dublin. Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield has one terminal. Shopping at the airport is limited, but there’s a WH Smith in the departure lounge where you can pick up plenty of last minute bits and bobs. There’s also a World Duty Free shop.
Are flights being Cancelled at Doncaster airport?
There are no flight delays or cancellations today so far.
What will happen to TUI flights from Doncaster?
Tui is the sole carrier left at DSA. Managing director Andrew Flintham said the company was “incredibly disappointed” about the decision to close the airport. He added: “Our flights continue to operate as planned until our last flight on 4 November 2022.
Why is t3 closed?
Manchester airport has announced plans to reopen its Terminal 3 at the end of this month. The terminal has been closed for large parts of the last two years as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Does Ryanair fly from Doncaster airport?
Doncaster Sheffield Airlines
Fly with Ryanair to Alicante and Barcelona, and to Dublin in the Republic of Ireland. Try Flybe for Belfast City airport and for Jersey. Wizz Air destinations include Cracow, Gdansk, Poznan, Wroclaw and Warsaw.
Does the Dreamliner fly from Doncaster?
Tui has added Cancun in Mexico as its second long-haul route from Doncaster Sheffield airport. The operator already serves Melbourne airport for Orlando in Florida on a weekly basis using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft from the South Yorkshire airport.