British Airways

[Seasider]

Surely they would have to announce it in the next few weeks if they are to start at the beginning of the winter schedule.
I think that BA went public to "tighten the screws" on the LBA directors to get a good deal.

 

[dispext]

announcement will be on the 28th June

 

[User0001]

Press have been formally notified of a press conference and major airline announcement at LBA. Weds 27th June. 9.45am

No details about which airline, but putting 2 and 2 together.....

 

[White Heather]

The big day tomorrow. Lets see if it makes Calendar and Look North tomorrow evening. It should!

 

[User0001]

Published on Wednesday 27 June 2012 06:00 in the Yorkshire Post

British Airways is today expected to announce a new route linking Leeds Bradford Airport with Heathrow in a major boost for Yorkshire’s economy.

The worst-kept secret in UK aviation is set to be made public this morning as BA confirms that it will be returning to the newly refurbished airport after many years away.

A BA spokeswoman admitted to the Yorkshire Post: “We are making a welcome return to Yorkshire.”

Not only will the new service make it easier for business people to connect to the capital, it will also give them the opportunity to make onward connections to the major cities of the world. This could prove crucial as Yorkshire business leaders work to increase international trade.

The route was made possible following BA’s acquisition of BMI in April.

Speaking in May, BA chief executive Willie Walsh said: “As a result, British Airways is able to manage its wider Heathrow slot portfolio more effectively.

“Airports across the UK and beyond have contacted us about starting services and, subject to reaching satisfactory agreement with them, we plan to also launch flights from Heathrow to Leeds Bradford, Rotterdam and Zagreb and increase frequencies to existing

 

[The Pole]

The big day tomorrow. Lets see if it makes Calendar and Look North tomorrow evening. It should!

It got a mention on the 6.55 Look North bulletin!

 

[bobleeds]

The announcement is being trailed by Radio Leeds - Now I believe it's true!!

 

[Huddy]

Anyone else considering booking on the first flight?

 

[Galaxy]

Huddy - YES I AM!

 

[cmj]

Having secured Flying Blue Gold for another year, I may well give the LHR route a go when it's up and running.

 

[cmj]

from the BA website (http://www.britishairways.com/travel/ne ... blic/en_gb)

"A new service will connect Yorkshire with British Airways’ extensive global route network at Heathrow. Up to four flights a day will fly from Heathrow Terminal 1 to Leeds Bradford from 9 December 2012"

And on the LBA website here ... http://www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk/a ... -ba-launch

Can't book anything yet - will try later in the day..

 

[pug]

Not really a surprise but excellent news for LBA. It just proves that you have the right people at the top there.

 

[Aviador]

[textarea]New Direct Flights from Leeds Bradford to Heathrow

British Airways is to start four-times-a-day flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Heathrow.

The daily service will give business and leisure customers the opportunity to connect with British Airways' extensive global network from Heathrow.

The flights are timed to offer convenient onward connections enabling Yorkshire based customers to fly with British Airways from Leeds Bradford to key worldwide destinations such as Hong Kong, New York, Johannesburg, Singapore and Sydney.

They will be able to check in their bags and receive boarding cards for their entire journey at Leeds Bradford.

Flights will start on December 9, 2012.

Announcing the news today (June 27) Andy Lord, British Airways director of operations, said: “This is a welcome return to Yorkshire for British Airways and we are very excited about flying from this excellent, commercially important airport once again.

“bmi’s integration into British Airways is enabling us to grow our network as we promised, giving customers more flights to destinations we know they want to fly to. Leeds Bradford has a significant catchment area and we are delighted to offer not only direct flights to London but a well timed schedule that will allow customers from this region to connect with our extensive short haul and long haul flights from Heathrow.”

All inclusive one way fares from Leeds-Bradford to Heathrow are available from £42, including include generous 23kg luggage allowance, free online check-in and seat selection 24 hours before departure and complimentary food and drink on board.

John Parkin, Leeds Bradford Airport Chief Executive, said: “We are delighted to welcome British Airways to Leeds Bradford and Yorkshire.

“This important new service to Heathrow connects Yorkshire with the world. It provides our businesses with the access they need to emerging and established global markets, and enables those markets to easily come to Yorkshire, bringing their investment and inbound tourism direct into our region.

“This is outstanding news for the Leeds City Region and we look forward to a long and successful partnership with British Airways.”

Flights will go on sale later today (27 June 2012)

Source: http://www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk/a ... -ba-launch[/textarea]

 

[LUFC Jonno]

The only surprise is that it's four daily flights but its great news nonetheless.

 

[Jordan-34092]

British airways have confirmed the launching of a four daily service to Leeds Bradford from Heathrow.

flights will start on December 9th 2012.

Full story on Leeds Bradford website.

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[cmj]

Hell are some people never happy? Four flights is very good. there is always scope to add another.
I thought it would only be three a day so its great news.

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I expected it to be 3-flights a day. One of the BA announcements does say up to 4 tho, but we won't know until the timetables are out.

4 a day is the same as KLM, but with A319 rather than F70 BA will have more seats.

 

[User0001]

Flights will now be 4 daily.

There are 5 'mirror' flights at MAN (where the bmi flight was within 30 minutes of the BA flight), so it has been decided to take all 5 flights out of MAN.

4 will go to LBA, 1 will be used for the Rotterdam flight.

Schedules will be similar to what I have already published, with the 4th daily to be added (Im not sure which of the remaining 2 mirror flights will be for LBA)

 

[wawkrk]

As I wrote many months ago, only BA can make this route work.
It's mostly about onward connections and Oneworld card holders.
4 flights a day, brilliant.

 

[User0001]

Schedule loaded:

BA1340 LHR 0700 LBA 0800
BA1341 LBA 0925 LHR 1025

BA1346 LHR 1120 LBA 1220
BA1347 LBA 1515 LHR 1615

BA1342 LHR 1350 LBA 1450
BA1343 LBA 1605 LHR 1705

BA1344 LHR 1850 LBA 1950
BA1345 LBA 2050 LHR 2150

All flights using the A319. Night stopper not used so could be added at a later date.

 

[lbia]

When you make a booking on the BA website, LBA is called 'Leeds Bradford International' - talk about making LBA sound like a global international hub...!!