Easyjet has announced it will begin operating from Leeds Bradford airport.
From 17th December 2010 to 24th April 2011, easyJet is introducing a service from Yorkshire’s biggest airport, Leeds & Bradford to Geneva, a move which should help ease the increasing queue of traffic as ski and snowboard enthusiasts head for the piste this winter.
Head for the slopes with great deals from Jet2.com
Just in time for the winter skiing season to begin, Jet2.com are offering cheap flights to Geneva or Chamberry, a short hop from the renowned Tignes resort, a magnet for regular skiers and snowboarders. This purpose-built resort, which opened on 25th September 2010, also provides indoor skiing at the 640m Amneville descent so, if you’re feeling rusty or simply can’t wait or the snow to fall, there’s plenty of space to practice.
Flybe offers early festive boost for new credit cardholders with ‘Two for One’ bonus flights on first spend
Flybe, Europe’s leading regional airline and the UK’s Number One Domestic carrier, is offering all new Spend & Fly credit cardholders an early festive boost with a limited-time only offer. Everyone who applies for the card before October 31st and uses it for even just one spend any time before December 31st, will receive not the usual, one, but two bonus return flights.
Out to lunch? Don't forget the sun cream
When you're cooped up in an office all day, eating lunch outdoors is just to tempting to resist. Yet, even in the UK, the sun is powerful enough to permanently damage your skin, causing premature ageing and, potentially, cancer.
Jet.com offers pint sized prices with cheap flights to Prague
Fancy a pint? Then hop on a cheap flight to Prague, because next to your local free house, there’s no better place to find a good pint (or should that be litre?) of your favourite brew.
Fuel free flight may be nearer than we think
With what could have seismic effects on the future of not just aviation but all modes of transport, a solar-powered plane recently flew for an astonishing 26 hours, setting a record and raising the prospects of perpetual flight.
Why male pride will get you nowhere
As every woman knows, when the man is in control, he would rather waste a fortune in petrol than ask for directions – which can be very stressful when you're rushing to catch a plane from an unfamiliar airport.
Building sandcastles? Not when there’s a game console to play with
At one time, families could expect 2 or 3 weeks away from it all, with only an occasional breeze to disturb the simple pleasures of the beach. Sadly, times have changed and an increasing number of holidaymakers now bring games consoles, personal media players and mobile phones to while away the hours between snorkling.
Elton, Bocelli and one of the greatest concerts under the sun
This September, one of the greatest line-ups in the history of popular music is being staged on the holiday island of Mallorca.
Leeds is rocking this August
August 27-29 looks like being a hot weekend for anyone heading to the Reading and Leeds Festival.
Hit the hot spots with cheap flights to Ibiza
For 'dance kids who want to rock and rock kids who want to dance', Ibiza was the only place to be on 20th July 2010 when Ibiza Rocks celebrated its 5th birthday with a fantastic line up.
New agreement on pensions for BA could seal deal with Iberian
A planned £5.4bn merger between British Airways and Spanish counterpart Iberia is now awaiting the go-ahead after BA created a rescue package for its gaping £3.7bn pension deficit.
Updated Leeds Bradford Airport Destinations List - July 2010
Here is a list of current destinations fulfilled by Leeds Bradford International Airport.
Jet2.com Launches Majestic Madeira from Leeds Bradford for Summer 2011
Airline celebrates 41st destination from Leeds-Bradford with island's most famous sweet treat.
Five good reasons to leave your car with us
LCS may not be the cheapest airport parking facility, but as the only meet and greet service for Leeds and Bradford airport, we’re certainly the most convenient. When you pre-book with us, all you have to do is drive to the airport. We’ll arrange for one of our chauffeurs to meet you on arrival and drive your vehicle to our secure car parking facility, saving time and energy for you. Your car will be ready for you when you come back too.
Trips to Prague go swimmingly for some!
There are several ways of getting to Prague, but here’s one you may never have considered – swimming 175km up the Vltava River like Paul Whitaker
Save on flights, spend on Broadway
If you want to shop early for Christmas this year, Jet2.com are offering special cheap flights to New York from Leeds & Bradford Airport, departing 2nd December, returning 5th December; and 9th December, returning 12th December 2010.
Lifeline route between London Gatwick and Leeds Bradford celebrates year anniversary
Flybe, the UK's number one domestic airline, are celebrating the first anniversary of its daily service from Leeds Bradford to London Gatwick. To mark this milestone, the airline is offering double points on its already generous Rewards4All loyalty programme up to the 6th July for flights booked to travel on or before 26th March 2011.
BA and Iberia sign merger agreement
The BA/Iberia merger, which was provisionally agreed back in November 2009, has finally been signed and sealed with the expectation that the deal will be completed by the end of 2010.
Flybe Launches latest 'Book with Confidence' with Leeds Bradford Airport (LBIA). Insure against disasters.
Flybe, the UK’s Number One Domestic airline, has become the first airline in the world to offer its passengers the opportunity to buy separate Volcanic Ash Insurance underwritten by their travel insurance partner, Chartis.
Resumption of Services: Jet2.com Announce Availability of First Flights
Jet2.com has over 50 flights to and from Europe which are ready for booking immediately on the Jet2.com website today. As part of an ongoing, sustained and co-ordinated effort to bring customers home
West Yorkshire bobbies check-in to new airport home
The security of staff and passengers at Leeds Bradford Airport was further assured this week as some of West Yorkshire’s finest moved into a brand new purpose-built on-site facility.
Live flight tracking website launched
Have you ever wished you could follow the real time progress of a loved-one’s flight to the UK? Are you curious to see the routes flights take between different European cities? Well now you can thanks to new flight tracking website RadarVirtuel.
Leeds Bradford Airport recruits new Travel Trade expert
It’s smiles all round at Leeds Bradford Airport as the sales team welcomes a new Travel Trade Contact - the aptly named Emma Holliday.
Astonished West Leeds family scoops free Costa Brava holiday
When Bramley couple Ryan Longley, Kirsty White and baby Archie boarded a Ryanair’s flight from Leeds Bradford Airport to Spain’s Girona today, they had no idea they would be offered a free holiday before the flight was out.
Flybe Announces More 2010 Early Summer Routes For Leeds Bradford
Flybe now features a total 130 flights a week from Leeds Bradford including services to Aberdeen, Belfast City, Exeter and Southampton.
Man jailed for smuggling Iranians at Leeds-Bradford Airport
A PEOPLE-smuggler who brought three Iranian illegal immigrants to Leeds Bradford airport on a Jet2 flight has been jailed.
New Destinations with Thomas Cook Airlines from Leeds Bradford International Airport
Thomas Cook Airlines has announced three exciting new destinations to its winter 2009/2010 and Summer 2010 programmes from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA).
Leeds Bradford Airport told cut staff car travel or face fines
LEEDS Bradford Airport bosses could face tough financial penalties if they fail to persuade more of their staff to get to work by car sharing or on public transport.
bmi Regional celebrates 10th Anniversary for Edinburgh route
bmi Regional, Britain’s most punctual airline, last week celebrated the ten year anniversary of its Leeds Bradford – Edinburgh route.
Airport Director flies to China for World ‘Routes’ conference
Tony Hallwood Leeds Bradford International Airport's (LBIA) Commercial Director will be 'flying the flag' for the Leeds City Region at the 15th World Route Development Conference to be held in Beijing next week.
Leeds Bradford Airport plays host to Emmerdale's love drama
Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA) and airline partner, Flybe, became embroiled in a feisty on screen drama when ITV1's top rated soap, Emmerdale, filmed at the airport recently.
Leeds Bradford International Airport showcases new fire appliance
Leeds Bradford International Airport unveiled a new state of the art airport fire appliance which will join the existing fleet of three major appliances.
Ryanair Announces 34th Base At Leeds Bradford
Ryanair announced it would open its 34th base at Leeds Bradford in March 2010. The airline will offer 63 weekly return flights to/from Leeds Bradford in an investment worth over $140 million in the airport.
LBIA Passengers Take Off!
Leeds Bradford International Airport is preparing for a surge in passengers during the busiest week of the year(01-07 August 2009).
Leeds Bradford International Airport Development Plans Approved
Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA) today, (Thursday 23rd July, 2009), received the go-ahead* from Leeds City Council’s Planning Committee to proceed with a £28m development of its passenger terminal and provide impressive new facilities at the region’s premier airport.