Duty-free shopping is set to land at Teesside International once
again after World Duty-Free today (12 May) revealed that they
will be returning to the airport after an eight-year absence.
In another huge vote of confidence in the airport the leading
duty-free retailer has signed a 12-year deal with the airport.
The new store will be the company’s 25th in the UK
with work set to begin on the new 173sq metre store immediately
and completed over the coming months.
World Duty-Free is the latest firm to sign up to the airport
following the multimillion-pound terminal overhaul.
Following the Government’s reintroduction of duty-free purchases
for all passengers leaving the UK, people flying from the airport
will be able to pick up all of their duty-free favourites, along
with a range of beauty brands and accessories.
It comes just weeks after Ryanair confirmed it will be expanding
operations from Teesside with a flight to Corfu taking to the
skies from July, joining other international destinations such as
Palma, Alicante and Bulgaria.
Tees Valley Mayor said: “I’m delighted to welcome World Duty Free to
our airport in their brand new store. This is, in some ways, the
final piece of the puzzle in our terminal revamp.
“We’re investing in our airport terminal so that everyone flying
in and out of Teesside has the best possible experience. We’ve
updated check-in desks and security to make passing through
easier and more stress-free than ever before, created new food
and drink outlets and lounges to relax in. We’ve also worked with
local companies not just to transform the building and help us
carry out this work, but to also open another store showcasing
the best of the region.
“But every airport worth its salt has a high-quality duty-free
store and by working with World Duty Free, we can provide yet
another brilliant draw for people looking to fly from their local
airport, complementing our ever-growing list of international
summer destinations.”
Fred Creighton, Chief Operating Officer in the UK said: “The team
at Teesside International airport have exciting long term plans
for the airport, linked to the increased flight schedules
anticipated as well as the current overhaul of their security
operations and other airport facilities. We are delighted to be
part of this new chapter in the airport’s story and will deliver
a tax- and duty-free store that takes shopping to the next level
for all passengers visiting the airport this summer.”
