Doncaster Sheffield Airport: 75,000 in petition backlash as crunch talks held

Nearly 75,000 people have now signed petitions against the closure of Doncaster Sheffield Airport as local politicians hold crunch talks with owners Peel.
By Darren Burke
Published 20th Jul 2022, 13:06 BST
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South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard and Doncaster Mayor Ros Jones are due to meet with airport bosses today – a week on from the bombshell announcement that the 17-year-old Finningley airport could close.

Anger against owners Peel has grown since last Wednesday’s announcement, with nearly 75,000 signing petitions against the proposal.

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The group says the Covid crisis and the departure of budget airline Wizz Air has forced bosses to carry out a six week strategic review to see if flying at DSA is still feasible going forwards.

Talks on the future of the airport are being held.Talks on the future of the airport are being held.
Talks on the future of the airport are being held.

Politicians, unions, members of the public and workers have all condemned the plans while MPs Nick Fletcher, Ed Miliband and Dame Rosie Winterton have joined forces to put pressure on Peel.

Fuming Free Press readers have also demanded answers to a series of questions from Peel.

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Related topics:Ros JonesWizz AirPoliticiansSouth YorkshireMPs