Leeds Bradford gets its travel plans in order this summer

LEEDS Bradford Airport is set for a full roster of new destinations as Ryanair, Thomson and First Choice add destinations from the regional airport.

Ryanair announced it was adding a new route to Warsaw Modlin, in addition to a new route to Gran Canaria announced earlier.

Thomson and First Choice are also increasing capacity from Leeds Bradford Airport as well as introducing a new route to Faro, Portugal

The holiday group is also adding 10 and 11 night breaks to Ibiza.

Karen Switzer, Director of Aviation Planning for Thomson and First Choice, said: “Adding more capacity from Leeds with the introduction of a new route to Faro and new 10 and 11 night breaks to Ibiza demonstrates our commitment to Leeds Bradford Airport and the local area.

“Expanding access to our portfolio of destinations and hotels is a key part of our overall strategy and will enhance the holiday experience for our customers.”

Tony Hallwood, Aviation Development Director at Leeds Bradford Airport, said: “We’re really pleased that First Choice and Thomson are introducing their new Faro route from Leeds Bradford Airport, as well as 10 and 11 night holidays to Ibiza. We are sure that holidaymakers from across Yorkshire will enjoy being able to jet off from LBA to these destinations in summer 2017.

“At Leeds Bradford Airport, we are passionate about connecting Yorkshire with the rest of the world. We’re proud to offer even more routes from LBA in summer 2017, so that our customers have even more holiday choices.”