The common sentiment of the passengers going through Newquay airport is disappointment and frustration. The authorities of the airport are even dubbed as “Keystone Cops” because of their inability to move ahead and prevent any problem for happening in the airport. Airlines and passengers are accusing the airport authorities of gross negligence. Newquay Airport is being controlled and owned by Cornwall County Council and because of their inability to handle certain requirements; the airport will be temporarily closed from this month.
Cornwall County Council was unable to secure any license to operate from CAA or Civil Aviation Authority. Cornwall County Council has reported that the airport could be fully operational again on December 19 this year.
Airlines operating in this airport are the ones that will be highly affected. Thousands of passengers have to be informed of the new flight plan and would have to make some adjustments to accommodate complaints and requests for schedule changes. According to one of the airlines, they were only given four days to prepare for the immediate shut down of the airport.
The passengers that will be departing and arriving in the airport will be temporarily transferred to the nearest airport which is in Plymouth. It is highly advised to get in touch with the airline as soon as possible to ensure smooth transition although it is expected that flights in the alternate airport will be slightly delayed because of traffic.
So if you want to travel clever, avoid Newquay for the time being.