Leeds Bradford: Ryanair Flights, New Routes & Base Updates

[LBAYORKIE]

Looks like Ryanair have done a big winter cut from LBA also

Which routes?

 

[752]

Across the board, TFS down x2 weekly, ACE down, dub down etc

 

[KARFA]

is that not normal for the winter season, or is this less than last winter?

 

[Jerry]

Across the board, TFS down x2 weekly, ACE down, dub down etc

They're in an argument with the operator of a lot of Spanish airports over fees.

 

[Statto]

Across the board, TFS down x2 weekly, ACE down, dub down etc

Several people on social media have commented they have been contacted by Ryanair cancelling their LBA flights for the winter25/6 season due to the runway being closed. Like these....

We received an email from Ryanair saying our flight to Lanzarote on the 20th December has been cancelled due to runway closure.

Ours got cancelled 8th November. We rebooked with jet2 same day Ryanair said runway closed!

 

[ChrisBBB]

Several people on social media have commented they have been contacted by Ryanair cancelling their LBA flights for the winter25/6 season due to the runway being closed. Like these....

Is this related to the public fallout with Spain - and runway closure is just the party line being used?

 

[Finger66]

If it is that is naughty. And are they referring to the LBA runway or ACE (and other) runways being closed. Potentially seems to paint the picture of LBA being the reason

 

[lbaspotter]

I have a friend who’s had there Ryanair flights cancelled due to the LBA overnight runway closures.

 

[SierraHotel]

Wouldn't suspect FR are especially happy about the situation. I wonder if they can be rescheduled?

 

[LBA4EVER]

Surely id of thought through the winter season the ryanair planes would be less busy with fewer sectors so the schedule could be altered so evening flights arrive slightly earlier? In a previous post i believe it was mentioned the DUB flights had a reduction, im sure there is a late eve DUB arrival, perhaps they dont want a late sector arriving when the runways closed? But still all a bit odd, Dont add up at all!

 

[HX3]

does anyone know what the Ryanair reductions equate to versus what was originally planned?

 

[LBAYORKIE]

does anyone know what the Ryanair reductions equate to versus what was originally planned?

Maybe equivalent to one aircraft?

 

[lbaspotter]

Maybe equivalent to one aircraft?

I’ll check tonight when I get home, but it seems most cuts are to the late night arrivals that were originally scheduled. January is worst month for the cuts but that’s become normal now-a-days for most airlines

I’ve also heard that Ryanair are making some of the cuts due to pilots running out of available hours. They are Maxed out during summer so easiest way to do it is cut hours during quite winter months.

 

[White Heather]

The runway closure at LBA seems like a lame excuse. It has been closed overnight every year for the last few years and has had little impact on Ryanair as their flights generally arrive before night closure. Nothing to do with night movements either as we never get anywhere near the permitted 1200 winter night movements.

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

Them bloody net zero tree hugging not in my back yard bigots. Strike again.

 

[Statto]

Them bloody net zero tree hugging not in my back yard bigots. Strike again.

In what way ?

 

[YorkshireLad]

Them bloody net zero tree hugging not in my back yard bigots. Strike again.

There is no indication that this is the cause of this. Personally I believe MOL has decided it makes business sense to cut flights and has decided to use the most easily believable excuse to the general public so they avoid seeing Ryanair in a bad light (which, I will again emphasise, has nothing to do with these people)

 

[Aviador]

I think Ryanair are making cuts across the board but all you'll probably hear is those pesky Spanish airports are putting their prices up. If things pick up they'll claim they're adding 'new' flight rather than just saying they're reinstating them.

 

[Finger66]

Suspect there are a multitude and combination of reasons, all of which have been mentioned in earlier posts. At work we are told the market has volatility ahead. And as @Aviador has ultimately said, MOL is very good at ensuring FR are not the ones to be painted in a bad light. Frustrating yes, surprising no.

 

[northsouth]

Don’t forget they are increasing capacity at NCL with a another based a/c this winter plus Gdansk addition winter route