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Newcastle Airport Special Assistance (demonstration record)

Invented example of an airport special assistance service, used to show how airline and airport contact details, notice periods and equipment handling are recorded.

Status: Unverified demonstration record. Last reviewed 1 July 2026.

This is a demonstration record showing how an accessible transport entry is structured. It does not describe a real operator, and the contact details shown must not be used.

Where it operates

Type of transport
Air travel and airport assistance
Nation
England
Area served
Newcastle upon Tyne and the North East
Licensing or funding authority
Newcastle International Airport
Postcode areas
NE
Operating hours
From first departure to last arrival, every day
Advance booking
Tell your airline at least 48 hours before departure; assistance is still given without booking, but waits may be longer.

Accessibility, as stated

"Not stated" means the operator has not published this information. Please ask them directly, and always confirm measurements against your own wheelchair or scooter.

Wheelchair accessible vehicle available
Not stated — ask when you book
Ramp
Not stated — ask when you book
Powered lift
Yes, stated by the operator
Passenger can stay in their wheelchair
No, stated by the operator
Suitable for powered wheelchairs
Yes, stated by the operator
Bariatric capability
Not stated — ask when you book
Carries mobility scooters
Yes, stated by the operator
Assistance dogs carried
Yes, stated by the operator
Companion or carer can travel
Yes, stated by the operator
  • Aisle chairs used to transfer passengers to their seat; own wheelchairs travel in the hold.
  • Battery type and weight of powered wheelchairs must be given at least 48 hours ahead.

Booking and payment

Booking methods

  • Phone
  • Online booking form
  • Email

Payment methods

  • Free service

Contact details

Before you book, it is worth working through our questions to ask before booking. Spotted something wrong or out of date? Tell us and we will check it.

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