ANGRY cabbies caused travel nightmares for passengers using Newcastle Airport yesterday.
Taxi drivers from across the region held a protest after airport bosses moved their pick-up and drop-off points.
The changes, introduced earlier this year, mean only a limited number of licensed taxis are allowed to park outside the terminal.
Other operators have to drop off or collect passengers in a new designated area 20 yards from the main entrance, and which has a 15-minute waiting limit.
Private and hackney cab drivers protesting against the move drove around the airport, disrupting traffic and causing chaos for people arriving for flights.
Airport officials said the change was prompted by security and safety concerns over a potential terrorist attack.
Newcastle Hackney Drivers Association said it believed the change represented a danger for passengers, particularly those who are disabled.
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