The huge project will create thousands of jobs and unlock billions of pounds of economic value for the North over the next decade.
The disruption experienced at the airport over the summer hasn't gone unnoticed...
The unique programme has been popular among families for years now
Holiday hot spots like Spain and Greece are expected to be affected
The airline has blamed staffing issues caused by the pandemic for the cancellations
There are reportedly over 200 job vacancies still waiting to be filled across UK airports
TUI announced the sudden cancellation of hundreds of holidays yesterday
JUST IN: The airline plans on cancelling six flights a week until the end of June
'Not all heroes wear capes, some pilots wear high-vis'
Bosses at the airport have addressed the ongoing disruption at check-in and baggage drop-off