Archive for the ‘Leeds Bradford airport’ CategoryThey were among the most eagerly awaited flights the Yorkshire region has seen –the first direct departures from Leeds Bradford Airport to New York City departed on board Jet2.com flight number LS4001. The Boeing 757 aircraft was sold out, full of local passengers bound for the first of four, three-night shopping trips to the Big Apple courtesy of Jet2holidays and Jet2.com. A handful of places remain for the remaining Christmas shopping breaks on: • Thursday 13 November, 2008 For up-to-date Leeds airport information and to book Leeds airport parking and Leeds airport hotels click on the links. Leeds Airport has just unveiled proposals to develop its passenger terminal. At a projected cost of £28m, the plans include a two storey extension to the landside face of the existing terminal and changes to the internal layout of the current building. An expanded passenger security screening zone, improvements to the domestic baggage reclaim area and remodelled airside immigration facilities also feature in the proposals. The new owners, Bridgepoint, plan to spend £70m over the next five years on developing the airport. For up-to-date Leeds airport information and to book Leeds airport parking and Leeds airport hotels click on the links. Jet2.com has announced another new summer route to Dalaman from Leeds airport. The new service, which brings the number of routes offered by the airline from Leeds to 41, will operate every Monday from May until September. Dalaman provides easy access to all the resorts on Turkey’s stunning coast line, which is becoming increasingly popular because of the breathtaking views, activities and superb value for money. New routes already announced by Jet2.com include: Sharm el Sheikh, Rhodes, Larnaca, Newquay and Dubrovnik (Croatia). For up-to-date Leeds airport information and to book Leeds airport parking and Leeds airport hotels click on the links.
AirSouthwest has underlined its commitment to the South West of England’s air links with the early launch of its summer 2009 flight schedules. The airline, which flies from Plymouth, Newquay and Bristol airports, is encouraging travellers to and from the South West to book early in order to secure its lowest prices. Air Southwest deputy chief executive Mike Coombes commented: “In the current economic climate, it is more important than ever that we offer our customers low fares, with no hidden extras. Our pricing policy is very simple - the earlier you book, the lower the fare. So by making our summer 2009 flights bookable now, we are giving our customers plenty of time to grab a bargain flight.” The airline is also claiming that the launch of its summer 2009 schedules is good news for tourism in the region. Mr Coombes added: “With people all over the UK feeling the pinch in their wallets, I firmly believe that places like Devon and Cornwall, the destinations of childhood memories, will be a popular choice for summer 2009, as people shun expensive foreign breaks.” Air Southwest flies year-round from Newquay Cornwall Airport to London Gatwick, Manchester, Leeds-Bradford Airport, Glasgow Airport, Newcastle, Bristol, Cork and Dublin. At Plymouth City Airport, the airline offers year-round flights to London Gatwick, Manchester Airport, Leeds-Bradford, Glasgow, Newcastle Airport, Bristol, Cork, Dublin and Jersey. From Bristol, Air Southwest serves Manchester, Leeds Bradford, Newquay and Plymouth. Jet2.com has announced a brand new service from Leeds airport to Newquay for summer 2009. The new direct service will commence on24 May and will operate twice a week. For up-to-date Leeds airport information and to book Leeds airport parking and Leeds airport hotels click on the links. Leeds Airport saw a record 345,000 passengers pass through the terminal during August – the highest the airport has ever experienced in a single month, and 5% up on last year. The number of passengers travelling out during the popular summer months has also shown significant growth with a total of 1,277,752 passengers passing through the airport from May to August, making Leeds Bradford International Airport one of the fastest growing airports in the UK. Both Jet2.com’s double daily Malaga flight and Ryanair’s Dublin service carried over 20,000 passengers and had the strongest demand from Leeds Bradford International Airport. Tony Hallwood, Commercial & Aviation Development Director at Leeds Airport said, “Leeds Bradford International Airport continues to outperform the market and takes its lead from the strength of the Yorkshire Economy. With our route network now at 76 destinations and still growing, the airport, is delivering to both business and leisure passengers and increasing inbound tourism opportunities.” For up-to-date Leeds airport information and to book Leeds airport parking and Leeds airport hotels click on the links.
bmi is adding extra capacity to its Heathrow to Brussels flights due to yesterday’s Channel Tunnel fire . Each of the seven flights opening the Heathrow-Brussels route today will benefit from larger Airbus aircraft, offering more seats for travellers needing to make the journey between the two capitals. bmi regional flights between Brussels and Leeds Bradford airport are also benefiting from extra seats and larger aircraft being used. bmi will continue to monitor the situation with regards to the tunnel closure and will offer larger aircraft on its Brussels routes as necessary over the coming days. bmi operates the following flights to Brussels: Mondays to Fridays there are seven return flights from Heathrow to Brussels, with three per day on Saturdays and Sundays. bmi regional services operate from Brussels to the following UK airports: East Midlands airport, Leeds Bradford, Edinburgh airport. bmi does not operate flights between London and Paris. Leeds Bradford International Airport’s increasing destination choice has been recognised following news that it is has been nominated as Best UK Airport for Leisure in the annual British Travel Awards 2008. The airport is one of only ten UK airports to be in line for this award at a ceremony in London known as the “Oscars” of the travel industry. The nomination follows a recent string of route developments including the first direct long haul service to Islamabad and the announcement of the airport’s first ever flights to New York. The airport now provides direct access to a total of 74 destinations with 10 airlines and 45 tour operators. The British Travel Awards were created to reward the best companies in travel. The awards are recognised by consumers and travel professionals across the UK and include categories covering airports, holiday destinations, cruises, airlines, tour operators and hotels. For up-to-date Leeds airport information and to book Leeds airport parking using an online price checker click on the links. Following the continuing success of the Yorkaircoach service between York and Leeds Bradford International Airport, there will be an increase in services from 12 to 15 per day, reducing the frequency from every 75 minutes to every 70 minutes. The Yorkaircoach service runs from York Railway Station between 04:30 and 23:20 and from Leeds Airport between 05:30 and 23:20. Tickets can be purchased online for £10 single and £15 return - plus you can show your e-ticket to travel free on any First York service to and from York rail station to connect with the coach. Alternatively, you can pay the driver, buy a ticket at Travelex foreign exchange at Leeds Airport, the York Visitor & Information Centre in York train station and other selected agents for £12 single and £17 return. Jet2.com has launched another summer route from Leeds Bradford Airport to the Greek island of Rhodes. The Leeds flights will operate once a week from 27 May 2009 and add to the airline’s other summer destinations from the airport of:
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