Leeds Bradford: Aer Lingus Flight Status, Hub News & Discussion

[White Heather]

I am sure we will have much more to come too as we work our way towards 2026

Looks like it's 3 daily Saturdays and 4 daily Sundays too, so not just weekdays getting an increase. Let's see if U2 respond in any way and continue the good news!

I seem to remember easyJet have already increased their offering for next summer? If so then this increase is Emerald Airways' /Aer Lingus's response.

 

[lbaspotter]

Aer Lingus Regional revised Summer 2024 schedule is now on sale with its franchise partner Emerald Airways operating up to 43 weekly ATR72-600 flights from Leeds on its two routes to Belfast City & Dublin

Belfast City = 27x weekly (4x daily Mon-Fri, Sun & 3x daily Sat)
Dublin = 19x weekly (3x daily Mon, Thu-Fri, Sun, 2x daily Tue-Wed & 1x daily Sat)

EAG = Emerald Airlines (UK)
EAI = Emerald Airlines (Ireland)

Mondays
EAG3670 = BHD 06:50 – LBA 08:00 / EAG3671 = LBA 08:30 - BHD 09:40
EAI3390 = DUB 07:10 – LBA 08:20 / EAI3391 = LBA 08:45 – DUB 09:55
EAG3672 = BHD 10:30 – LBA 11:40 / EAG3673 = LBA 12:10 – BHD 13:20
EAG3676 = BHD 14:15 – LBA 15:25 / EAG3677 = LBA 15:55 – BHD 17:05
EAI3392 = DUB 14:10 – LBA 15:30 / EAI3393 = LBA 16:00 – DUB 17:20
EAI3394 = DUB 17:50 – LBA 19:05 / EAI3395 = LBA 19:40 – DUB 20:55
EAG3678 = BHD 18:35 – LBA 19:15 / EAG3679 = LBA 19:45 – BHD 20:55

Tuesdays
EAG3670 = BHD 06:50 – LBA 08:00 / EAG3671 = LBA 08:30 - BHD 09:40
EAI3390 = DUB 06:50 – LBA 08:15 / EAI3391 = LBA 08:45 – DUB 09:55
EAG3672 = BHD 09:50 – LBA 11:00 / EAG3673 = LBA 11:25 – BHD 12:35
EAG3676 = BHD 14:15 – LBA 15:25 / EAG3677 = LBA 15:55 – BHD 17:05
EAI3394 = DUB 17:50 – LBA 19:05 / EAI3395 = LBA 19:40 – DUB 20:55
EAG3678 = BHD 18:35 – LBA 19:15 / EAG3679 = LBA 19:45 – BHD 20:55

Wednesday
EAG3670 = BHD 06:50 – LBA 08:00 / EAG3671 = LBA 08:30 - BHD 09:40
EAI3390 = DUB 06:50 – LBA 08:15 / EAI3391 = LBA 08:45 – DUB 09:45
EAG3672 = BHD 09:50 – LBA 11:00 / EAG3673 = LBA 11:25 – BHD 12:35
EAG3676 = BHD 14:15 – LBA 15:25 / EAG3677 = LBA 15:55 – BHD 17:05
EAI3394 = DUB 17:50 – LBA 19:05 / EAI3395 = LBA 19:40 – DUB 20:55
EAG3678 = BHD 18:35 – LBA 19:15 / EAG3679 = LBA 19:45 – BHD 20:55

Thursdays
EAG3670 = BHD 06:50 – LBA 08:00 / EAG3671 = LBA 08:30 - BHD 09:40
EAI3390 = DUB 07:10 – LBA 08:20 / EAI3391 = LBA 08:45 – DUB 09:55
EAG3672 = BHD 10:30 – LBA 11:40 / EAG3673 = LBA 12:10 – BHD 13:20
EAG3676 = BHD 14:15 – LBA 15:25 / EAG3677 = LBA 15:55 – BHD 17:05
EAI3392 = DUB 14:10 – LBA 15:30 / EAI3393 = LBA 16:00 – DUB 17:20
EAI3394 = DUB 17:50 – LBA 19:05 / EAI3395 = LBA 19:40 – DUB 20:55
EAG3678 = BHD 18:35 – LBA 19:15 / EAG3679 = LBA 19:45 – BHD 20:55

Fridays
EAG3670 = BHD 06:50 – LBA 08:00 / EAG3671 = LBA 08:30 - BHD 09:40
EAI3390 = DUB 07:10 – LBA 08:20 / EAI3391 = LBA 08:45 – DUB 09:55
EAG3672 = BHD 10:30 – LBA 11:40 / EAG3673 = LBA 12:10 – BHD 13:20
EAG3676 = BHD 14:15 – LBA 15:25 / EAG3677 = LBA 15:55 – BHD 17:05
EAI3392 = DUB 14:10 – LBA 15:30 / EAI3393 = LBA 16:00 – DUB 17:20
EAI3394 = DUB 17:50 – LBA 19:05 / EAI3395 = LBA 19:40 – DUB 20:55
EAG3678 = BHD 18:35 – LBA 19:15 / EAG3679 = LBA 19:45 – BHD 20:55

Saturdays
EAG3670 = BHD 06:50 – LBA 08:00 / EAG3671 = LBA 08:30 - BHD 09:40
EAI3390 = DUB 07:10 – LBA 08:20 / EAI3391 = LBA 08:45 – DUB 09:55
EAG3672 = BHD 09:50 – LBA 11:00 / EAG3673 = LBA 11:25 – BHD 12:35
EAG3676 = BHD 14:15 – LBA 15:25 / EAG3677 = LBA 15:55 – BHD 17:05

Sundays
EAG3670 = BHD 06:50 – LBA 08:00 / EAG3671 = LBA 08:30 - BHD 09:40
EAI3390 = DUB 10:00 – LBA 11:15 / EAI3391 = LBA 11:45 – DUB 12:55
EAG3672 = BHD 11:45 – LBA 12:55 / EAG3673 = LBA 13:25 – BHD 14:35
EAG3676 = BHD 14:15 – LBA 15:25 / EAG3677 = LBA 15:55 – BHD 17:05
EAI3392 = DUB 14:10 – LBA 15:30 / EAI3393 = LBA 16:00 – DUB 17:20
EAI3394 = DUB 17:50 – LBA 19:05 / EAI3395 = LBA 19:40 – DUB 20:55
EAG3678 = BHD 18:35 – LBA 19:15 / EAG3679 = LBA 19:45 – BHD 20:55

 

[lbaspotter]

Aer Lingus Regional are operating a 2nd Dublin flight tomorrow in the afternoon as follows.

EAI3392 ETA 14::10 / EAI3393 ETD 14:40

 

[752]

Interesting to see Sean M posting on X that Emereld are reducing BHD - MAN, NCL, EMA & NQY for S24. MAN has EZY for competition at BHD. good to see our frequencies at present still be maintained.

 

[White Heather]

Interesting to see Sean M posting on X that Emereld are reducing BHD - MAN, NCL, EMA & NQY for S24. MAN has EZY for competition at BHD. good to see our frequencies at present still be maintained.

I can't help wonder if that will last, as it was noticeable from the recent passenger figures that Easyjet's passenger numbers on the Leeds to Belfast route had increased significantly, and they appear to have increased forthcoming frequencies too. With a more reliable service on larger aircraft you have to wonder what the eventual outcome will be. There's definitely a need for both, given Belfast City's proximity to the city, but it wouldn't surprise me to see the market share change somewhat.

 

[Finger66]

We do know that LBA-BHD was a very strongly performing route for Flybe so no surprise it does well for Emerald too. Aircraft type is a worry though as prone to cancellations and diversions. Plus the talk of Emerald stretching their ops too much may also be impacting things. Moving on to Easyjet I think them doing well out of LBA has to bode well for some wider ops for them in the future but great to hear them doing well on BFS. Competition is of course healthy for the consumer. But overall again a reflection of how well LBA as a whole is performing. Long may these two carriers, along with others, prosper at LBA

 

[SierraHotel]

Surely a daily BFS service from LBA with EZY cannot be far off? Am I right in thinking BFS is soon to become an EZY A320 only base?

 

[Finger66]

@Easy049 I think you may be correct there. The A319s are in the process of being phased out so all will eventually become 320/321s. All good for pax and capacity growth

 

[Severn]

I put together a table showing the total weekly departures to Belfast from all UK airports for in August 2024. It shows the weekly departures and also weekly departing seats based on the types of aircraft scheduled to operate.
As you can see, LBA has a good number of weekly departures per week in comparison to airports of similar size, mostly served by smaller ATR72 aircraft. You can see easyJet is becoming a major player at BHD (Belfast City) but only operates there from some of it's UK bases (LGW, LTN, MAN, LPL, GLA, BRS).

 

[lbaspotter]

Aer Lingus Winter 2024/25 schedule is now on sale.

Leeds/Bradford keeps both its routes to Belfast City & Dublin using Aer Lingus Regional ATR72-600 aircraft.

(BHD) Belfast City = 20x weekly (3x daily Mon-Fri, Sun & 2x daily Sat
(DUB) Dublin = 16x weekly (3x daily Thu-Fri, Sun, 2x daily Mon-Wed & 1x daily Sat)

 

[BCFC]

Aer Lingus Winter 2024/25 schedule is now on sale.

Leeds/Bradford keeps both its routes to Belfast City & Dublin using Aer Lingus Regional ATR72-600 aircraft.

(BHD) Belfast City = 20x weekly (3x daily Mon-Fri, Sun & 2x daily Sat
(DUB) Dublin = 16x weekly (3x daily Thu-Fri, Sun, 2x daily Mon-Wed & 1x daily Sat)

Incredible how many flights we have from LBA to DUB with Aer Lingus and Ryanair each week.

 

[LBA4EVER]

Incredible how many flights we have from LBA to DUB with Aer Lingus and Ryanair each week.

And also the belfast airports!
Its a shame this aint the case across the board to european airports inc paris, brussels and frankfurt. The Dublin and belfast routes show to a degree demand is there, of course frequency and times of op are important too.

 

[Finger66]

Without wishing to be negative the one on going concern will be the performance of the ATRs through the LBA winter weather. That said, looking at it positively, it's clearly not putting Emerald off in any way but do just wonder whether they may be better starting to look at Embraers or perhaps A319/A220 if they could get their hands on any. I am sure the pent up LBA demand would happily support one of the smaller single aisle jets and would certainly enhance the customer experience and improve operational reliability a little bit

 

[lbaspotter]

Aer Lingus Winter 2024/25 schedule is now on sale.

Leeds/Bradford keeps both its routes to Belfast City & Dublin using Aer Lingus Regional ATR72-600 aircraft.

(BHD) Belfast City = 20x weekly (3x daily Mon-Fri, Sun & 2x daily Sat
(DUB) Dublin = 16x weekly (3x daily Thu-Fri, Sun, 2x daily Mon-Wed & 1x daily Sat)

Aer Lingus Winter 2024/2025 schedule is now on sale. Leeds/Bradford will see up to 36x weekly flights on its two routes to Belfast City & Dublin. All flights will continue to be operated by Aer Lingus Regional Franchise operator Emerald Airways using ATR72-600 aircraft.

Belfast City = 20x weekly (3x daily Mon-Fri, Sun & 2x daily Sat)
Dublin = 16x weekly (3x daily Thu-Fri, Sun, 2x daily Mon-Wed & 1x daily Sat)

Mondays
EI3390 = DUB 06:40 – LBA 07:55 / EI3391 = LBA 08:30 – DUB 09:45
EI3670 = BHD 07:10 – LBA 08:20 / EI3671 = LBA 08:50 - BHD 10:00
EI3676 = BHD 14:15 – LBA 15:25 / EI3677 = LBA 15:55 – BHD 17:05
EI3678 = BHD 17:35 – LBA 18:45 / EI3679 = LBA 19:15 – BHD 20:25
EI3394 = DUB 18:35 – LBA 19:55 / EI3395 = LBA 20:25 – DUB 21:45

Tuesdays
EI3390 = DUB 06:40 – LBA 07:55 / EI3391 = LBA 08:30 – DUB 09:45
EI3670 = BHD 07:10 – LBA 08:20 / EI3671 = LBA 08:50 - BHD 10:00
EI3676 = BHD 14:15 – LBA 15:25 / EI3677 = LBA 15:55 – BHD 17:05
EI3678 = BHD 17:35 – LBA 18:45 / EI3679 = LBA 19:15 – BHD 20:25
EI3394 = DUB 18:35 – LBA 19:55 / EI3395 = LBA 20:25 – DUB 21:45

Wednesday
EI3390 = DUB 06:40 – LBA 07:55 / EI3391 = LBA 08:30 – DUB 09:45
EI3670 = BHD 07:10 – LBA 08:20 / EI3671 = LBA 08:50 - BHD 10:00
EI3676 = BHD 14:15 – LBA 15:25 / EI3677 = LBA 15:55 – BHD 17:05
EI3678 = BHD 17:35 – LBA 18:45 / EI3679 = LBA 19:15 – BHD 20:25
EI3394 = DUB 18:35 – LBA 19:55 / EI3395 = LBA 20:25 – DUB 21:45

Thursdays
EI3390 = DUB 06:40 – LBA 07:55 / EI3391 = LBA 08:30 – DUB 09:45
EI3670 = BHD 07:10 – LBA 08:20 / EI3671 = LBA 08:50 - BHD 10:00
EI3392 = DUB 13:30 – LBA 14:45 / EI3393 = LBA 15:15 – DUB 16:30
EI3676 = BHD 14:15 – LBA 15:25 / EI3677 = LBA 15:55 – BHD 17:05
EI3678 = BHD 17:35 – LBA 18:45 / EI3679 = LBA 19:15 – BHD 20:25
EI3394 = DUB 18:35 – LBA 19:55 / EI3395 = LBA 20:25 – DUB 21:45

Fridays
EI3390 = DUB 06:40 – LBA 07:55 / EI3391 = LBA 08:30 – DUB 09:45
EI3670 = BHD 07:10 – LBA 08:20 / EI3671 = LBA 08:50 - BHD 10:00
EI3392 = DUB 13:30 – LBA 14:45 / EI3393 = LBA 15:15 – DUB 16:30
EI3676 = BHD 14:15 – LBA 15:25 / EI3677 = LBA 15:55 – BHD 17:05
EI3678 = BHD 17:35 – LBA 18:45 / EI3679 = LBA 19:15 – BHD 20:25
EI3394 = DUB 18:35 – LBA 19:55 / EI3395 = LBA 20:25 – DUB 21:45

Saturdays
EI3390 = DUB 06:40 – LBA 07:55 / EI3391 = LBA 08:30 – DUB 09:45
EI3670 = BHD 07:10 – LBA 08:20 / EI3671 = LBA 08:50 - BHD 10:00
EI3676 = BHD 14:15 – LBA 15:25 / EI3677 = LBA 15:55 – BHD 17:05

Sundays
EI3390 = DUB 06:40 – LBA 07:55 / EI3391 = LBA 08:30 – DUB 09:45
EI3670 = BHD 07:10 – LBA 08:20 / EI3671 = LBA 08:50 - BHD 10:00
EI3392 = DUB 13:30 – LBA 14:45 / EI3393 = LBA 15:15 – DUB 16:30
EI3676 = BHD 14:15 – LBA 15:25 / EI3677 = LBA 15:55 – BHD 17:05
EI3678 = BHD 17:35 – LBA 18:45 / EI3679 = LBA 19:15 – BHD 20:25
EI3394 = DUB 18:35 – LBA 19:55 / EI3395 = LBA 20:25 – DUB 21:45

 

[BCFC]

Aer Lingus Winter 2024/2025 schedule is now on sale. Leeds/Bradford will see up to 36x weekly flights on its two routes to Belfast City & Dublin. All flights will continue to be operated by Aer Lingus Regional Franchise operator Emerald Airways using ATR72-600 aircraft.

Belfast City = 20x weekly (3x daily Mon-Fri, Sun & 2x daily Sat)
Dublin = 16x weekly (3x daily Thu-Fri, Sun, 2x daily Mon-Wed & 1x daily Sat)

Mondays
EI3390 = DUB 06:40 – LBA 07:55 / EI3391 = LBA 08:30 – DUB 09:45
EI3670 = BHD 07:10 – LBA 08:20 / EI3671 = LBA 08:50 - BHD 10:00
EI3676 = BHD 14:15 – LBA 15:25 / EI3677 = LBA 15:55 – BHD 17:05
EI3678 = BHD 17:35 – LBA 18:45 / EI3679 = LBA 19:15 – BHD 20:25
EI3394 = DUB 18:35 – LBA 19:55 / EI3395 = LBA 20:25 – DUB 21:45

Tuesdays
EI3390 = DUB 06:40 – LBA 07:55 / EI3391 = LBA 08:30 – DUB 09:45
EI3670 = BHD 07:10 – LBA 08:20 / EI3671 = LBA 08:50 - BHD 10:00
EI3676 = BHD 14:15 – LBA 15:25 / EI3677 = LBA 15:55 – BHD 17:05
EI3678 = BHD 17:35 – LBA 18:45 / EI3679 = LBA 19:15 – BHD 20:25
EI3394 = DUB 18:35 – LBA 19:55 / EI3395 = LBA 20:25 – DUB 21:45

Wednesday
EI3390 = DUB 06:40 – LBA 07:55 / EI3391 = LBA 08:30 – DUB 09:45
EI3670 = BHD 07:10 – LBA 08:20 / EI3671 = LBA 08:50 - BHD 10:00
EI3676 = BHD 14:15 – LBA 15:25 / EI3677 = LBA 15:55 – BHD 17:05
EI3678 = BHD 17:35 – LBA 18:45 / EI3679 = LBA 19:15 – BHD 20:25
EI3394 = DUB 18:35 – LBA 19:55 / EI3395 = LBA 20:25 – DUB 21:45

Thursdays
EI3390 = DUB 06:40 – LBA 07:55 / EI3391 = LBA 08:30 – DUB 09:45
EI3670 = BHD 07:10 – LBA 08:20 / EI3671 = LBA 08:50 - BHD 10:00
EI3392 = DUB 13:30 – LBA 14:45 / EI3393 = LBA 15:15 – DUB 16:30
EI3676 = BHD 14:15 – LBA 15:25 / EI3677 = LBA 15:55 – BHD 17:05
EI3678 = BHD 17:35 – LBA 18:45 / EI3679 = LBA 19:15 – BHD 20:25
EI3394 = DUB 18:35 – LBA 19:55 / EI3395 = LBA 20:25 – DUB 21:45

Fridays
EI3390 = DUB 06:40 – LBA 07:55 / EI3391 = LBA 08:30 – DUB 09:45
EI3670 = BHD 07:10 – LBA 08:20 / EI3671 = LBA 08:50 - BHD 10:00
EI3392 = DUB 13:30 – LBA 14:45 / EI3393 = LBA 15:15 – DUB 16:30
EI3676 = BHD 14:15 – LBA 15:25 / EI3677 = LBA 15:55 – BHD 17:05
EI3678 = BHD 17:35 – LBA 18:45 / EI3679 = LBA 19:15 – BHD 20:25
EI3394 = DUB 18:35 – LBA 19:55 / EI3395 = LBA 20:25 – DUB 21:45

Saturdays
EI3390 = DUB 06:40 – LBA 07:55 / EI3391 = LBA 08:30 – DUB 09:45
EI3670 = BHD 07:10 – LBA 08:20 / EI3671 = LBA 08:50 - BHD 10:00
EI3676 = BHD 14:15 – LBA 15:25 / EI3677 = LBA 15:55 – BHD 17:05

Sundays
EI3390 = DUB 06:40 – LBA 07:55 / EI3391 = LBA 08:30 – DUB 09:45
EI3670 = BHD 07:10 – LBA 08:20 / EI3671 = LBA 08:50 - BHD 10:00
EI3392 = DUB 13:30 – LBA 14:45 / EI3393 = LBA 15:15 – DUB 16:30
EI3676 = BHD 14:15 – LBA 15:25 / EI3677 = LBA 15:55 – BHD 17:05
EI3678 = BHD 17:35 – LBA 18:45 / EI3679 = LBA 19:15 – BHD 20:25
EI3394 = DUB 18:35 – LBA 19:55 / EI3395 = LBA 20:25 – DUB 21:45

Winter and ATR…not compatible…..

 

[Finger66]

Interesting post on the dried fruit forum (Southampton thread) about losses incurred by Emerald last year that were apparently EUR 21m. Not a great performance overall but judging by their commitment and frequencies at LBA on both DUB and BHD I suspect we are at least contributing favourably - and long may that continue. I am sure ATR parts and availability issues are one major factor in their financial performance though. How many times have we always said LBA has so much untapped potential. Their frequencies are hopefully proving this and we know BHD was a strong performer for BE. What perhaps concerns me here is Stobart went belly up and whilst yes there were wider issues, was the EI franchise a contributing factor. I do hope Emerald can turn this around or have some deep pockets

 

[lbaspotter]

Well Emerald Airlines has started to trim there summer flight schedules along with some routes ending at the end of the summer schedule. They also have an additional ATR72 joining the fleet imminently which should help with reliability problems.

Later this month they desertifying from just been an Aer lingus franchise operator by starting a London Gatwick to Dublin route as a British Airways Franchise service.

 

[752]

Looks like Aer Lingus have been messing with the Winter Schedule.

Good news: Looks like DUB is now x17 Weekly, MON now x3 Daily. BHD now x27 Weekly, x4 Daily MON-FRI & SUN, x3 Daily Saturday.

 

[SierraHotel]

These frequencies are theoretical. How many happen in practice remains to be seen with the weather sensitive ATRs

 

[752]

These frequencies are theoretical. How many happen in practice remains to be seen with the weather sensitive ATRs

A negative response. I wouldn't say theoretical. Its what is on sale. The diversion rate isn't even that high. An airbus would be more desirable but i cant see that happening unless EZY opt for City also. Compared to other airports, EI have a great frequency from LBA. shouldn't be sniffed at