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Double figure growth at airport

Bosses at Robin Hood Airport are celebrating a 13 percent increase in passengers during May. 

The year on year comparison shows that over 96,000 people flew from the airport during May 2010.

Mike Morton, Airport Director said: “The last few months have been an extremely tumultuous time for the aviation industry yet despite the disruption caused by the volcanic eruption in Iceland we are delighted to report a significant increase in passengers when comparing May 2010 to May 2009.

“New routes with easyJet and Aer Lingus will have played a major role in this increase and we will be looking to build on these figures during the second half of 2010.

“Holidaymakers from across Yorkshire & the Humber, North Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire are realising how much easier it is to fly from their local airport and using Doncaster Sheffield for their travel needs.

“We are now actively engaging with local businesses as our new routes open up the possibility of more corporate travel and we will continue to work with the community we serve to meet their needs.

“Looking ahead we have recently announced extra capacity from Thomson Airways for Summer 2011 which is thanks to strong forward sales, and our team are currently working on finalising the programme for winter 2010/11.

“This is great news and it is very pleasing to see that our figures are rising.”