The final stages of appointing an operator for Doncaster Airport have been reached, and TUI has said it wants to bring its flights back to South Yorkshire.
That’s according to Doncaster Mayor Ros Jones said: “We are in the final stages of appointing an airport operator. The final bidders are currently finalising their own business plans and vision now that they are able to consider the underlease and access the site as part of their due diligence.
“With the right operator our airport has incredible potential to truly thrive and be the economic stimulus that we all know it can and should be. Our vision is for a world leading centre for sustainable aviation and the operator will share this vision and work in partnership with us to make it a reality. Once the procurement process is concluded we will make the announcement.”
Meanwhile, following the lease announcement last month, TUI have said it is keen to return to the airport. The Mayor said: “We have kept in regular contact with them since the structural review of the former DSA site was announced. We have engaged TUI with the bidders for their return to our airport to be explored and we are hopeful that we will see TUI back in Doncaster.
“I would like to personally thank Mark Chadwick for all his support in leading the #saveDSA campaign. Mark continues to be influential in maintaining public interest and optimism. He helped spread the message of hope far and wide and continues to keep people informed and thus his contribution cannot be understated.”
