Ryanair

[lbaspotter]

3rd Based Aircraft now confirmed. More flights to be added to existing's destinations as they are due to operate 23 routes and 95+ weekly flights

Ryanair's summer schedule at Leeds Bradford Airport to include new flights to Barcelona, Paris and Zadar

Ryanair today revealed it will provide a boost for Leeds Bradford Airport by including new flights to Barcelona, Paris and Zadar in its summer schedule.

www.yorkshirepost.co.uk

 

[Easy289]

95 weekly departures. Definitely the biggest ever FR offering ex LBA.

 

[lbaspotter]

Official Press Released now issued by Ryanair.com

Ryanair Announces Summer 2022 Leeds Bradford Schedule

One Extra Based Aircraft (3 Total, $300m Investment) 3 New Routes (23 Total) Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (16th Feb), announced its exciting Summer schedule from Leeds Bradford with one additional based aircraft for Summer 2022 (a $100m incremental investment). Ryanair’s Leeds Bradford...

corporate.ryanair.com

RYANAIR ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2022 LEEDS BRADFORD SCHEDULE

One Extra Based Aircraft (3 Total, $300m Investment) 3 New Routes (23 Total)

Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (16th Feb), announced its exciting Summer schedule from Leeds Bradford with one additional based aircraft for Summer 2022 (a $100m incremental investment). Ryanair’s Leeds Bradford based fleet will increase to 3 based aircraft, an investment of over $300m supporting 90 highly paid aviation jobs and 900 indirect jobs at Leeds Bradford airport.

Ryanair’s Leeds Bradford Summer Schedule will deliver:

• 3 based aircraft
• $300m investment in Leeds Bradford
• 23 total routes including 3 new destinations to Barcelona, Paris and Zadar
• Over 95 weekly flights
• Over 900 total jobs

Ryanair will operate over 95 weekly flights for Summer 2022 (10+ more than pre pandemic Summer 2019) to give Leeds Bradford’s holiday makers an abundance of choice to top European destinations in France, Spain, and Croatia whilst also giving UK tourism a much needed boost after two lost Summers.

In order to deliver even more growth and recovery in Leeds Bradford, Ryanair calls on the UK Govt to fully abolish Airport Passenger Duty (APD) immediately for all travel. While the proposed cut is a step in the right direction, it is simply not enough. The UK Govt missed an opportunity to kickstart tourism recovery, particularly for Summer 2022, by delaying the reduction in APD until 2023. Since the cut applies only to domestic travel, it ignores the need to restore international connectivity which is fundamental for the growth of the UK economy and tourism.

Ryanair’s Director of Commercial, Jason McGuinness said:

“As Europe’s largest airline, Ryanair is pleased to deliver our Leeds Bradford schedule with one additional based aircraft for Summer 2022 ($100m incremental investment). Ryanair’s Leeds Bradford based fleet will increase to 3 aircraft ($300m total investment). This larger fleet will deliver 23 routes in total, including 3 new routes to exciting destinations such as Paris, Barcelona, and Zadar along with increased frequencies to holiday favourites such as Faro and Tenerife.

Efficient operations and competitive airport charges provide the foundation from which Ryanair can deliver long-term traffic growth and increased connectivity. We worked closely with our partners in Leeds Bradford airport to secure this growth and improve the services for those that live, work, or wish to visit the region.

Ryanair now calls on the UK Government to further support this traffic recovery by scrapping APD completely. The 50% reduction proposed for 2023 is too little, too late for post-covid recovery since APD puts UK airports at a severe cost disadvantage versus their European competitors.

To celebrate our Summer schedule to/from Leeds Bradford, we are launching a 3-day seat sale with fares available from £19,99 for travel until October 2022, which must be booked by Friday 18th February. Since these amazing low fares will be snapped up quickly, customers should log onto www.ryanair.com to avoid missing out.”

Leeds Bradford Airport’s Aviation Director Nicola McMullen said:

“We are continually working at LBA to increase choice for passengers and introduce new and exciting routes, the announcement today from Ryanair is an important step towards this and illustrates the potential in LBA for the future. As well as creating more jobs in our region and driving economic benefits, the announcement comes at a time when we are really starting to see an acceleration in bounce back from the pandemic and we are gearing up for a busy summer. We look forward to welcoming new and existing passengers at LBA visiting these exciting destinations.”

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

Wonder if they will add anywhere else that’s new with that 3rd aircraft?

Or if they’ll just increase to destinations suiting the demand. Either way good for Yorkshire and LBA. Remember though “tHe TeRmInAl”.

 

[SNOWMAN]

hi all
at last some good news,i think i will have to open a few cans of abbot ale tonight.
regards
sm

 

[transitman]

what about the return of Bergamo

 

[tonysmith]

That should p**s galba off a tad

 

[oldendays]

This story was just featured on the lunchtime Look North bulletin. It was brief and factual and it wasn't taken as an opportunity to have a pop at Leeds Bradford Airport. In fact, it felt positive. I hope this is a sign of a change in direction from the BBC locally.

 

[HX3]

Thank you lbaspotter for pulling the schedule information together. It would appear there is still gaps for the 3rd aircraft, so the potential for more expansion hopefully

 

[lbaspotter]

Thank you lbaspotter for pulling the schedule information together. It would appear there is still gaps for the 3rd aircraft, so the potential for more expansion hopefully

I'll update the schedule programme list when the additional 14+ flights (to get it up to 95+ weekly) are put on sale.

This story was just featured on the lunchtime Look North bulletin. It was brief and factual and it wasn't taken as an opportunity to have a pop at Leeds Bradford Airport. In fact, it felt positive. I hope this is a sign of a change in direction from the BBC locally.

I guess the maybe a bigger piece on this evening 18:30 edition of Look North and possibly ITV Calandar at 18:00, But the said short clip from BBC Look North's lunchtime edition can be viewed on BBC I-Palyer here. It starts at 3 minutes 40

BBC One - Look North (Yorkshire), Lunchtime News, 16/02/2022

The latest news, sport and weather for Yorkshire.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[CM.]

Great news for LBA. It shows Ryanair’s commitment to Leeds. Which is good.

 

[White Heather]

I'll update the schedule programme list when the additional 14+ flights (to get it up to 95+ weekly) are put on sale.



I guess the maybe a bigger piece on this evening 18:30 edition of Look North and possibly ITV Calandar at 18:00, But the said short clip from BBC Look North's lunchtime edition can be viewed on BBC I-Palyer here. It starts at 3 minutes 40

BBC One - Look North (Yorkshire), Lunchtime News, 16/02/2022

The latest news, sport and weather for Yorkshire.

www.bbc.co.uk

Never even mentioned Zadar. Probably didn't know where it was!

 

[lbaspotter]

Yeah its took a few hours, But LBA have posted todays Ryanair news on Facebook page and they are saying the is increased frequency on Girona, Alicante, Palma, Malaga and Dublin along with Faro & Tenerife which was included in Ryanair own press release.

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✈️ RYANAIR ANNOUNCES MORE FLIGHTS FROM LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT FOR SUMMER 2022! ✈️ Leeds Bradford Airport is delighted to announce an increased summer schedule with Ryanair, which will include an...

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[LBA4EVER]

Wow thats a surprise, finally some good news, very good news in fact!

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

Wow thats a surprise, finally some good news, very good news in fact!

Happy? No new terminal needed (well it is) but for expansion with resident airlines. Wouldn’t expect TUI but hey they’ve never liked LBA.

 

[White Heather]

The guy from Ryanair just said on Look North, that it's a very competitive market for airports trying to attract Ryanair flights, so LBA have done ' incredibly well' to secure this 3rd aircraft together with 3 new routes and additional flights in established routes. Well done to LBAs new Aviation Development Director. Her first big achievement. She has also secured more from Jet2. Imagine what she might secure with a terminal (new or extended) that isn't so compromised.

 

[LBA4EVER]

Ex

The guy from Ryanair just said on Look North, that it's a very competitive market for airports trying to attract Ryanair flights, so LBA have done ' incredibly well' to secure this 3rd aircraft together with 3 new routes and additional flights in established routes. Well done to LBAs new Aviation Development Director. Her first big achievement. She has also secured more from Jet2. Imagine what she might secure with a terminal (new or extended) that isn't so compromised.

Exactly WH, with a new terminal im sure airlines would be knocking on the door, i just know this would be the case!

 

[752]

I recall FR used to have 3 AC based around 2016, how does this schedule compete with that one (as in weekly flights) its good to see plenty of away based flying also, another route I see from other airports I think FR could do well with is RAK. new and exclusive destination for them.

 

[airforced]

Superb news

It is great if you don't want to go to Paris!

 

[Len Fish]

It’s like flying into Blackpool but saying it’s Leeds!