Holiday operator returns to Leeds Bradford Airport

After a hiatus of five years, Thomas Cook has returned to Leeds Bradford Airport.

Announced last year, Thomas Cook flights have now started back up at the regional airport.

Thomas Cook had its last season at LBA in summer 2012. That year the company reported a £17m loss after failing to commercialise on the London 2012 Olympics and was forced to wind back operations in certain areas.

The operator how has two seasons on sale, with Dalaman in Turkey added as an extra destination for 2018.

The renewed interest In Leeds Bradford has seen services to Naples, Larnaca, Alicante, Menorca, Faro, Majorca and Tenerife begin this week to meet demand from holidaymakers.

Today sees the first departures to Faro, Majorca and Tenerife.

Chris Mottershead, managing director at Thomas Cook UK, said: “We are thrilled to once again be offering our customers in the Leeds Bradford area the ease of flying from their local airport. We have a great range of quality holidays on offer in some of the most popular holiday hotspots, and look forward to making sure our customers have a holiday to remember.”

Tony Hallwood, aviation development director at LBA, said: “We are so pleased to see the reintroduction of Thomas Cook departures from LBA, especially as they are launching such a wide range of holiday packages which will be perfect for families and couples alike.

“We are proud to see the Thomas Cook brand here again at LBA and it’s going to be a great week welcoming Thomas Cook customers flying out on the many inaugural flights in the coming days – as well those departing throughout the summer.

“This is a fantastic start to Summer 17 and we are sure the programme will be a huge success. It’s also brilliant to see Summer 2018 holidays go on sale, providing yet more choice for our passengers.”