Bring back viewing gallery at Newcastle Airport

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   Name: Daniel Banks on Apr 29, 2008

   Comments: A new viewing gallery would be great. I also know it would make profit if there was a small cafe or bar.

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   Name: Andy A on Apr 29, 2008

   Comments: i (as a kid) always visited the airport when it had the roof terrace, i spent many an hour there !. It was a darn shame when they took it away. It was only when i recently visited Belfast Aldergrove and saw their indoor viewing gallery that it brought it to home what it used to be like at NCL !! I would visit the airport more often if they had some sort of viewing gallery, even outdoors. This also means i buy food and drink from the airport shops, buy a magazine etc etc, it's money in their pocket in the long run !! Bring back a viewing gallery, like most other airports do ! Andy

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   Name: Brian Reid on Apr 29, 2008

   Comments: A viewing area would be a valuable asset for many visitors to the airport, both enthusiasts and those who are there with friends and family also.

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   Name: Anonymous on Apr 29, 2008

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   Name: Paul Greig on Apr 29, 2008

   Comments: surely an aid to airport security, if all genuine viewers are in a dedicated area anyone else not there may be upto something naughty...none of us want to see problems and enthusiasts would be the first to report suspect actions

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   Name: Neil Purvis on Apr 29, 2008

   Comments: airports are about planes, not shops!

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   Name: JohnBell on Apr 29, 2008

   Comments: I have been spotting since the 70's and I remember well the old roof terrace and the friends I made up there. Maybe they could make a viewing park like Manchester look how popular that is with young and old alike

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   Name: Anonymous on Apr 29, 2008

   Comments: The lack of facilities at the airport is disgraceful. I think management have been very shortsighted by closing the previous facility.

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   Name: Anonymous on Apr 29, 2008

   Comments: Haven't visited Newcastle for over 23 years, but as an enthusiast, I'd like to see suitable viewing facilities at all airports.

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    Name: Anonymous on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: Every airport should have a viewing park, and please note that spotters are not the enemy they are an asset to the security of the airport.

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    Name: Mark Howard on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: I belive that there should be a public gallery at the airport. There are many though out Europe some are free and other you pay a coule of euros for a decent days spotting. This of course would bring additional revenue to the airport.

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    Name: Martin F Brown on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: I agree with cause, there should be a viewing terrace at the Airport, I for one would go back to the airport if there was one.

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    Name: Michael Clews on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: we need a vieiwng gallery, the airport needs tourism not blanket and blindness approach, also other aiports have benefitted in carious ways from this.

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    Name: Anonymous on Apr 29, 2008

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    Name: Anonymous on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: The general public as a majority and aircraft enthusiasts as a minority deserve a facility to view aircraft. This may be to wave off relatives etc, or simply out of interest. Most airports in Germany for example have viewing decks, which are highly utilised by the public and enthusiasts, and I think it part and parcel of what an airport is about.

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    Name: Ian E Scott on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: The viewing gallery was well liked by enthusiasts, passengers and staff. So please consider bringing a viewing area back.

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    Name: Jim Birch on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: Provision of a viewing area/gallery for both casual viewers and family/friends who are seeing off flyers creates a welcoming atmosphere at an airport. This is sadly lacking at Newcastle currently.

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    Name: PAUL WILLIAM McIVOR on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: Since the closure of the Wings club at the Airport, there is no dedicated viewing facility and I work for organisation to bring people into community and a viewing facility at the airport would help as well as bring in profit for the airport

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    Name: Dave West on Apr 29, 2008

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    Name: Anonymous on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: There must be a area on the airfield for a viewing park, if Manchester can find room for one.

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    Name: Ian Berry on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: I agree there should be some sort of a viewing area, look at all the main airports in this country ie Manchester, Heathrow & now Stansted is now building a visitors centre. It makes sense that we should get something in return for paying our taxes to the airport.

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    Name: Anonymous on Apr 29, 2008

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    Name: Maurice Eaton on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: Have not visited Newcastle yet, but always hope there is a suitable area and amenities on site. Lets hope the authorities agree. Good luck

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    Name: Brian Fearneyhough on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: There are far too many airports that show no interest towards prospective passengers/customers who like to watch what is happening.

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    Name: Anonymous on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: Please provide us aviation enthusiasts a proper place to watch airplanes.

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    Name: Anonymous on Apr 29, 2008

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    Name: Ian Sant on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: It is time that airport authorities realised how many people like to watch planes, not just enthusiasts but many parents and grandparent like to take children to see the air port and importantly the planes. Future generations may be inspired by access to a good viewing area so plaese provide an area where this can be done.

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    Name: Steve Butler on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: I am an aircraft enthusiast andI would like to see some dedicated viewing facilities at Newcastle Airport, not only for my fellow enthusiasts and I but also to enable others to wave off family members and friends who are travelling. For most people, especially those with children, Aircraft, like steam trains for example, are an attraction so viewing facilities would benefit not just enthusiasts. Also, to have those wishing to view all in one location would be better from a security and policing point of view. Thank you.

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    Name: PAUL DE'ATH on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: Having been spotting at various locations around England & Europe I have noticed a general decline in facilities to the viewing public. When the viewing terraces where first used it was to encourage people to visit airports and get interested in aviation, I know this aspect from the public hasn't changed so why have airports Having been to Newcastle I struggled to get good viewing spots and I am sure I strayed close to getting told to leave. Please try to persuade the airport to provide better viewing facilities.

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    Name: Tom Meikle on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: Understanding air travel and respecting its role in the modern world we live in comes from visiting airports and seeing its operation. Respect comes from knowledge and to encourage a new generation of pilots, engineers, ground crew, air traffic controllers etc etc access to airports should be encouraged, not restricted. A canny wee terrace or viewing facility would be a step in the right direction.

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    Name: Peter Nicholson on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: Spend quite a bit of time in the Newcastel area but don't bother going to the airport anymore as there is nowhere to view. Such a shame

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    Name: Peter Harris on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: Lets have an area for viewing aircraft. People like ourselves could actually HELP the airport authoriteis

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    Name: Malcolm Finlaw on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: Other airport around the world have them. Everyone in one place to watch the aircraft a lot less trouble for the police

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    Name: Clive Gore on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: If Manchester can provide an Aviation Viewing Park surely Newcastle can do something.

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    Name: Andy Hampshire on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: Viewing terraces at airports can be a great tourist attraction as well as visited by Plane spotters people flying off on there holidays like to see the planes with relatives before they fly. Also people waiting for there loved ones or friends returning to the airport can provide a supplemental income to the airport in the form of entrance charges or just from the sale of refreshments. Such a terrace should be as a minimum self financing with extra income to car parks and local transport etc. All airports in Germany have one as stantard and the one at Frankfurt is listed as one of the top tourist attractions in the Country.

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    Name: Anonymous on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: I'm all for it

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    Name: JIM WRIGHT on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: How can young people get enthused by Aviation if they cannot see it in operation.We have hardly a UK Aviation Industry nowdays.Get families back on the side of Air Transport. We need good secure viewing areas for all !!!

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    Name: Graeme Stewart on Apr 29, 2008

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    Name: Anonymous on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: we want some viewing/freedom space to take photographs.

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    Name: David Musson on Apr 29, 2008

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    Name: Andy C on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: It's about time,the airport authorities take a proper look at European airport viewing facalities. It might bring this countries viewing facalities upto their standards.

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    Name: Brian Arkley on Apr 29, 2008

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    Name: Nick Challoner on Apr 29, 2008

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    Name: Anonymous on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: Have been visiting the airport for many years on foot or by car. Spent many happy days on the airport roof and also spent lots of cash. Lately I have been a customer at the Wings Bar which I am sure could exist as a viewing area and watering hole for visitors without causing any problems with security. Hope all goes well for you Dan

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    Name: Anonymous on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: Have been visiting the airport for many years on foot or by car. Spent many happy days on the airport roof and also spent lots of cash. Lately I have been a customer at the Wings Bar which I am sure could exist as a viewing area and watering hole for visitors without causing any problems with security. Hope all goes well for you Dan

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    Name: Michael Flebbe on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: You would think it was in the best interest to the airport both in terms of public relation and security. But what do I know.

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    Name: Barry Clay on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: Top marks to the instigator of this petition ! I am appalled to hear that Newcastle airport, a premier airport in the North should have no viewing facility for enthusiasts,come on Newcastle airport just take a look at what is happening elsewhere at airports around the UK,do not be left behind in the realisation and prospects of what such a facility has to offer in terms of good publicity for aviation and air travel,once more the enthusiasts are the eyes and ears of what is happening around the airport,please give encoureagment to everyone who supports you,aviation is for everyone and many youngsters start first by watching aircraft,a viewing area and visitor centre is a must for any modern airport,lets please see this happen soon,thank you. Barry Clay

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    Name: Barry Clay on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: Top marks to the instigator of this petition ! I am appalled to hear that Newcastle airport, a premier airport in the North should have no viewing facility for enthusiasts,come on Newcastle airport just take a look at what is happening elsewhere at airports around the UK,do not be left behind in the realisation and prospects of what such a facility has to offer in terms of good publicity for aviation and air travel,once more the enthusiasts are the eyes and ears of what is happening around the airport,please give encoureagment to everyone who supports you,aviation is for everyone and many youngsters start first by watching aircraft,a viewing area and visitor centre is a must for any modern airport,lets please see this happen soon,thank you. Barry Clay

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    Name: Jason Carling on Apr 29, 2008

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    Name: Martin Hood on Apr 29, 2008

    Comments: many great years spent happily spotting in various parts of the airport, roof, cafe and even remember the days when concorde visited, bet the airport would not overlook that publicity again, revenue it would bring them.

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