Leeds Bradford: General Airport Discussion & Updates

[lbaspotter]

Just 4 scheduled departures tomorrow shared equally between Ryanair, Eastern, KLM and Stobart Air 😢.

How utterly depressing.

And a 5th flight by Jet2 to/from Dalaman. Outbound empty so not showing on the departure board.

 

[LBA4EVER]

And a 5th flight by Jet2 to/from Dalaman. Outbound empty so not showing on the departure board.

very depressing! This year due to covid ive not once been to the viewing points at LBA or even MAN as its so quiet with very few interesting movements, most B747s and A380s are been withdrawn from service plus most international services are not flying at present. grim!

 

[twevsmiff]

Looks like we are cutting down the opening hours again. SP-RKR(Ryanair 23) which as been on ground u/s, just departed to Krakow(2035) and tower told him the airport will be closing 15 minutes after his departure. Just told Helimed that airport is closing and they will talk to them again tomorrow

 

[Finger66]

So TC rose from the dead. I wonder who may "be" next. Any bets on an Easter relaunch!

 

[Scottie Dog]

Looks like we are cutting down the opening hours again. SP-RKR(Ryanair 23) which as been on ground u/s, just departed to Krakow(2035) and tower told him the airport will be closing 15 minutes after his departure. Just told Helimed that airport is closing and they will talk to them again tomorrow

Details of the operating hours are contained in the Leeds NOTAM thread.

 

[Bigman]

A load more jobs going according to the news. Another 107 on the scrap heap.

 

[Heathrowflyer]

Leeds Bradford Airport to cut more than 100 jobs after Covid struggles

They had to make difficult decisions

www.leeds-live.co.uk

This is terrible news and really frightening for us all.

 

[Heathrowflyer]

Does anyone know which departments are at risk?

 

[LBA4EVER]

Don't no how many times ive said it but il say it again, but LCC really must approve AMPs terminal plans, then whilst covid continues for probably the next year or so it gives our region job creation and a fantastic terminal ready for when hopefully air travel increases again, its a no brainer!

 

[Aviador]

Leeds City Council seems hell bent on blocking the airport development and catapulting Leeds back to the stone age.

 

[LBA4EVER]

Leeds City Council seems hell bent on blocking the airport development and catapulting Leeds back to the stone age.

its utterly disgusting the way LCC think!

 

[Bigman]

Looks like South Yorkshire maybe about to go into Tier 3, so I am guessing that will affect Donny. I wonder if we might pick up some additional punters as a result...until we get lumped into Tier 3 as well.

 

[Heathrowflyer]

Just been chatting to a friend whose job is under threat ...a quarter of jobs (103) at the airport went in July, which took employees down to approx 300...if 107 are now going that will take the figure to around 190. This will become a very small workforce for the airport and is very sad. A large local supermarket will now employ more people Fortunately jet 2 is holding on to most jobs ( currently).

 

[mdobuk21]

Hi
Does anyone know who to contact regarding security? I was on plane tree hill last night taking a shot of the netjets when around 9pm 2 4x4s came down the track and then proceeded up the hill!

 

[lbaspotter]

I know the access road should be kept clear at all times, hence Airport secuirty regularly check the area to make sure its clear.

But seen as the footpath isn't within the airfield boundary it won't be owned or maintained by the airport. I guess it will be on the local farmers land and possibly Leeds City Council ?

 

[Aviador]

Its Leeds City Council who are responsible for off road vehicles on the hill. They usually send a ranger out if you report them.

 

[mdobuk21]

Thanks guys, i will try and find the contact to report it

 

[LBA4EVER]

Looks like South Yorkshire maybe about to go into Tier 3, so I am guessing that will affect Donny. I wonder if we might pick up some additional punters as a result...until we get lumped into Tier 3 as well.

So its just us in west Yorkshire now left in tier 2!

 

[Bigman]

Just read in the Wharfedale Observer that a load of rubbish has been dumped up on Yeadon Moor Road. mdobuk21 - on this basis I think you need to report the 2 x 4x4's that you saw as they could well be the criminal fly-tippers involved.

 

[mdobuk21]

Ah possible, i will get on with reporting it!