Leeds Bradford Airport Expands to 80 Destinations in 2023–2024

The terminals at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) are being renovated as the airport gets ready to handle flights to a record number of locations in 2023–2024.

For the first time, the West Yorkshire airport will offer 80 destinations on year-round and regular seasonal charter flights throughout the program.

Porto, Perpignan, and Bergen are among the new locations. Recent additions of Katowice in Poland, Bucharest and Cluj in Romania are being maintained.

Favorites like Tenerife, Faro, and Palma continue to be staples of the vacation schedule, and demand has led to the introduction of expanded capacity.

The airport has made “major investments” in its terminal, reworking Hall A facilities in great detail.

With the exception of Jet2, all airlines use the check-in hall, which is set up to maximize space and feature self-service kiosks.

As part of the development, Hall A will receive a new design with modern lighting and timber screening that is inspired by Scandinavia.

Multiple shops and food and drink outlets are being updated together with lounges.

To ensure “ample capacity” to satisfy demand during busy peak periods, a recruiting drive is now under progress.

John Cunliffe, director of commercial and strategy, said: “With the broadest range of destinations ever, we know that the coming years will be fantastic for LBA passengers. 

“We’re incredibly proud of the work being done to make travelling through LBA the best experience possible, and we look forward to welcoming passengers old and new in 2023 and beyond.”

HR director Lindsay Beresford added: “As we head into a peak summer period with more destinations than we have ever seen before we are looking for strong local talent to join our team that supports our ambitions to be a leading airport, connecting Yorkshire to the world.”