Why does

[eek]

Because the primary duty of an airport is to sell stuff? Getting people on and off planes seems unimportant these days.

Given that Durham Tees has 2 bars (one each side of check-in) 2 WH Smiths (ditto - with strange opening hours that only make sense when you see the timetable) and the worlds worst Duty Free selling stuff is not a priority. Its small size and incredibly late check-in times means its absolutely brilliant provided you want to go to Aberdeen or via Amsterdam.

[BrilloPad]

Because the primary duty of an airport is to sell stuff? Getting people on and off planes seems unimportant these days.

[eek]

Cause Waitrose is too upmarket for the area!

While we don't have a Waitrose (Booths are rumoured to be coming which is frankly a nicer option) Darlington is probably the largest town in the country without a proper Tesco's. There is a Tesco local in the town centre but that is that.

To be honest its all the nicer for the lack of one.

[hyperD]

Sounds like a Tesco value chicken hit the side of the Falcon trolley...

[SimonMac]

Cause Waitrose is too upmarket for the area!

[eek]

It is a Tesco's. With an Airport aisle.

Its not a Tesco its really just a tin shed. Its great for catching flights from I can arrive 10 minutes before take off for Aberdeen flights. Never had a problem catching the flight.

As for the statement flights are running normally. With 6 flights a day (3 to Aberdeen, 3 to Amsterdam) that wouldn't be difficult.

[Robinho]

The jet must have had wobbly wheels

Yep, and they land sideways.

[OwlHoot]

It is a Tesco's. With an Airport aisle.

The jet must have had wobbly wheels

[Robinho]

It is a Tesco's. With an Airport aisle.

[Spacecadet]

Durham Valley Tees Airport look like branch of Tesco's?

BBC News - Jet overshoots runway at Durham Tees Valley Airport