Blue skies ahead as new routes launch at Leeds Bradford Airport
TRAVEL operators Thomson, Flybe and First Choice will be increasing capacity at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) through the introduction of additional seats and new routes.
The move to introduce these routes is part of the holiday company’s strategy to enable customers to fly from their local airport.
The new routes go on sale on the 23rd April 2015.
Customers at Leeds Bradford will be able to fly to nine Mediterranean destinations including flights to Mahon, Menorca and Paphos, Cyprus
Flybe has started operating its 2015 Summer Schedule from Leeds Bradford airport that includes the first summer of operation for the Flybe double daily Shuttle to and from Jersey via Southampton, an additional late evening Southampton service, and up to four flights a day to and from Belfast City.
Karen Switzer, director of Aviation Planning for Thomson and First Choice, said: “Adding more capacity from Leeds Bradford and with the introduction of new routes to Menorca and Cyprus demonstrates our commitment to the airport and the local area.
“Following the success of similar routes across a number of regional airports, we know that the demand is there.
“Expanding access to our portfolio of destinations and hotels is a key part of our overall strategy and we hope that this move will enhance the holiday experience for our customers.”
Tony Hallwood, Leeds Bradford Airports aviation development director commented:”Leeds Bradford Airport welcomes the expansion and introduction of new routes to the island of Menorca and Paphos in Cyprus by Thomson and First Choice for summer 2016.
“With their widest ever holiday choice, holidaymakers in West and North Yorkshire can choose between a First Choice all inclusive holiday or choose from a range of popular exclusive Thomson hotels flying from locally from Leeds Bradford Airport.
“We welcome Thomson and First Choice’s increased commitment to the region and we are confident that these new Leeds Bradford routes will be a resounding success.”
