Hi,

This new airport has been a longtime in coming ! and I understand that the necessary safety and aviation checks are planned for this summer with opening possibly planned for later this year or more likely in 2010.

I have watched the official website change slowly over time with the inclusion on new pictures as the airport has grown and saw the airport from the air (by chance) when we went to Valencia recently.

I understand Air Berlin have given it the cold shoulder as there are no attractions nearby to make it profitable for them, or maybe they are after lowcost / zero landing fees etc.

I am always keen to have an alternative to flying into Valencia and this seems to be the most attractive. Reus take 2.5 hrs each way and 40€ in total in tolls, Alicante costs more to fly to.

Has anyone any more news on this airport regarding:

the UK carriers that are likely to make use of it and from where in the UK
any firmer opening dates
general update on how the airport is 'moving along' - is all the road infrastructure in place to be able to get to it/from it.

Many thanks, Chris