Airport unveils first phase of redevelopment

Leeds Bradford Airport has completed the first phase of its airside and terminal front redevelopments.

LBA, recently re-branded Leeds Bradford: Yorkshire’s Airport, has undergone a massive airside redevelopment and improvements to the terminal front. The multi-million-pound development has seen the entire departure lounge transformed with additional seating plus a range of new shops, cafes, restaurants, bar areas and airport lounges.

The Yorkshire Lounge, The White Rose Suite and 1432 Club are three purpose built lounges with runway views.

A brand new Cabin Bar and a Starbucks have been added in addition to a refurbishment of the Saltaire restaurant. A dedicated area to cater for large groups has seen the installation of The Beer House, replacing The Sports Bar.

As well as developing its food and beverage offering, the airport has also invested in free non-commercial seating within the departure lounge.

Works on the terminal front are now complete and include an improved Meet & Greet car-park facility. The airport’s official taxi service, Arrow Cars, has relocated with a new office and taxi-lane on the terminal forecourt.

Panels right across the front of the terminal building have been decorated with multi-coloured versions of Welcome to Yorkshire’s famous “Y” logo.

Chief executive, David Laws, said: “We are delighted to offer our passengers even more choice in our departure lounge, as well as improved facilities for business travellers. We hope people will see this as the start of things to come for this airport.

“Our passengers’ journey begins right here at the airport and it’s vital we give them the best possible experience. We have listened to their feedback and as the development of LBA continues, we hope to keep improving the customer experience and ensure our passengers feel welcome.

“We want the people of our thriving region to get behind their airport and help us move forward. The more people use the airport the more successful we can be.

“Work continues to improve our route offering for both business and leisure services while we are now working on our exciting plans for phase two of the terminal infrastructure to improve security and passenger flow. We hope to have more exciting announcements in the very near future.”