Newcastle International Airport has signed up to become a partner of Middlesbrough Football Club.
A deal has been agreed until the end of the season between the Premier League club and the North East’s biggest airport with an option to extend the partnership.
As part of the agreement, the airport’s logo, Newcastle International: Your Airport’, will be on display throughout The Riverside Stadium and across the club’s social media platforms.
The airport will work closely with the club to highlight new developments and to benefit the local community with tickets and flight giveaways throughout the season. With over 80 direct destinations on offer, Middlesbrough fans will be able to discover the world from the airport recently voted the most punctual small airport in the world.
John Irving, Business Development Director at Newcastle International Airport, said: “We are delighted to have signed this exciting partnership. We believe it offers the perfect platform for us to highlight all of the great destinations available from Newcastle International.”
Lee Fryett, Head of Partnerships at Middlesbrough Football Club, said: “We are delighted to announce Newcastle International Airport as our latest partner and are looking forward to promote its service and help promote the region internationally.”