Leeds Airport News
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.
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.
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, the airline have flights to accommodate passengers as quickly as possible to and from Alicante, Murcia, Palma, Nice, Faro, Malaga and Sharm el Sheikh . In addition, hundreds of passengers have already started arriving home via the coaches that have been provided by the airline.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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; not that he can’t afford the flight, mind you.
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.
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.
Updated Leeds Bradford Airport Destinations List
Updated Leeds Bradford Airport Destinations List
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.
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.
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.
Leeds is rocking this August
August 27-29 looks like being a hot weekend for anyone heading to the Reading and Leeds Festival.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.