KLM expands Newcastle-Schiphol service

It comes after its flights to the Dutch capital resumed on 1 June.

Benedicte Duval, Air France-KLM general manager UK and Ireland, said he decision was a "positive sign of recover".

"As travel restrictions across the UK begin to ease, we are increasing capacity in line with consumer demand" he said.

Passengers from Newcastle to connect to 165 onward destinations via the hub.

Leon McQuaid, head of aviation development at Newcastle airport, added: “The KLM route between Newcastle and Amsterdam is extremely important to both business and leisure passengers across the region.

"We are delighted to see signs of market recovery and KLM responding to demand by increasing to three flights a day - further improving the opportunity for connection."