Newcastle Airport families benefit as eGate age limit drops to eight
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Newcastle Airport families benefit as eGate age limit drops to eight

8 Jul 2026 · Originally published 8 Jul 2026 8/10 Original headline: Newcastle Airport passengers impacted by new law for families
Children aged eight and over can now use eGates at Newcastle International Airport, provided they meet the 120cm height requirement. This change replaces the previous age limit of 10, helping families avoid longer queues and speeding up the border process for an estimated 1.5 million more young travellers across the UK.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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