Recent content by Aviador

Off-topic I know, but LCC have been choking the city's roads for years with their constant restrictions on cars. Leeds desperately needs a tram network and a properly integrated transport system with sensible car access. I drove my parents into town a couple of months ago to catch the Coastliner...

Seven aircraft, wow! It just goes to show how carefully airports have to tread with them.

It was a red and white pre-fab building from Church Fenton or somewhere. It was positioned on Planetree Hill overlooking the airfield from the south, meant as a temporary facility in case the main tower became unusable.

The remainder of the first floor is next with a focus on where the old Duty Free was, removing the lift and escalator from the old security and opening the last retail units in those locations. The last to open will be belt 4 and 5 of international arrivals and belt 6 domestic arrivals followed...

@Seasider Spot on, but will the political system allow it? As soon as any government tries to back growth, local NIMBYism and planning inspectorate appeals kick in. We end up spending 15 years and millions on public inquiries just to add a few hundred meters of concrete. The ambition is right...

I belive their is, in fact you can see a lift in the background of one of the pictures.

And finally, the new CSZ and exit to the airside departures. Very impressive.

Leeds Bradford Airport Opens New Expanded World Duty Free Store As work continues on the multi-million-pound LBA:REGEN transformation project, Leeds Bradford Airport has officially opened its brand-new, significantly expanded World Duty Free store. The newly unveiled retail space is double...

World Duty Free Just opened! Very impressive indeed

I understand what you are saying but it is good to see a party come out with something that sets them apart from the rest. They're all very much alike these days and I would argue that they're all rubbish and mostly in it for self interests.

Leeds Bradford Airport security, image credit: Yorkshire Evening Post

easyJet announces 18 new routes for next summer including two from Bristol Airport easyJet has today put two new routes on sale from Bristol Airport to France and Bulgaria The airline will be the only carrier offering a direct service between Montpellier and Bristol Seats are available to book...

Bristol Airport announces new Chief Executive Officer The Board of Bristol Airport has announced the appointment of Charley Maher as its new Chief Executive Officer. Charley, who is currently Group Chief Executive Officer of South Staffordshire Group, a leading regulated water and...

Now that confirmation has come through pushing the operational opening of Heathrow’s third runway back to late 2039, the long term strategic direction of LHR feels like it has been kicked into the long grass. While an eight week public consultation on the expansion opens later this month...

easyJet has today announced new routes to Milan and Tivat from Birmingham Flights to Milan Malpensa will start on 29 March 2027 ahead of the peak summer season, with departures twice a week on Mondays and Fridays. easyJet is the only carrier currently offering a direct route between Birmingham...