The owners failed to give assurances on jobs during a 'difficult' meeting
It has blamed the ongoing impact of the pandemic and the “fundamental issue” of a shortfall in passenger numbers being exacerbated by Wizz Air pulling out. The airport is said to have been lossmaking for years.
Despite telling the Airport Operators Association in 2020 that regional flights were"going to be even more important" as part of the post Covid recovery, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps had not responded to a letter from Mr Coppard asking him to attend the meeting. However the DfT had asked for a separate meeting with Peel on Thursday, it is understood.
"I think it is important that it's my office, Doncaster Council, Peel and the Government that are part of the conversation.
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