American Airlines is to connect Newcastle with New York with daily flights from next May.
The carrier plans to use 188-seat all-economy Boeing 757s on the route to JFK from May 1.
The airline’s planning senior vice-president Henry Joyner said: “England’s North East and Newcastle are undergoing impressive economic and cultural growth. This new route will provide convenient service in both directions for business and leisure travellers alike. We’re delighted to bring Newcastle its first-ever nonstop service to and from New York.”
Report by Phil Davies
