Passenger record at Leeds Bradford

A RECORD number of passengers passed through Leeds Bradford International Airport’s terminal in August.

The figure – 345,000 – is the highest the airport has ever experienced in a single month and is 5% up on last year.

The number of passengers travelling out of the airport between May and August was also up at 1.28m passengers.

Both Jet2.com’s double daily Malaga flight and Ryanair’s Dublin service carried more than 20,000 passengers and had the strongest demand from Leeds Bradford International Airport.

Tony Hallwood, commercial and aviation development director at the airport, said: “Leeds Bradford International Airport continues to outperform the market and takes its lead from the strength of the Yorkshire Economy. 

“With our route network now at 76 destinations and still growing, the airport, is delivering to both business and leisure passengers and increasing inbound tourism opportunities.”