Leeds Bradford: Passenger Reviews, Q&A, and Travel Advice

[LBAYORKIE]

Not so good write up of the new lounges

Leeds Bradford opens two new airport lounges

Leeds Bradford Airport opened the first part of its terminal extension last week including two new lounges - The Avro Lounge and the premium Six Eight One.

www.headforpoints.com

Ouch! The 3 drink limit seems a bit strange.

 

[Seasider]

The idea of the lounges is to make money for the airport. It's no good people going in there and consuming alcohol/food more costly than the entry price.
On the other hand, isn't 3 drinks enough before you board a flight?

 

[Aviador]

Ouch! The 3 drink limit seems a bit strange.

Given all the recent press about people being removed from flights after having excessive alcohol, I can understand it. Perhaps if things were more luxurious with manicures and massages one might justify the price. There is also a danger of making it too cheap then it could be a wash with undesirables sending the wrong impression.

 

[Bigman]

The idea of the lounges is to make money for the airport. It's no good people going in there and consuming alcohol/food more costly than the entry price.
On the other hand, isn't 3 drinks enough before you board a flight?

Having had a flight disrupted due to a heavily drunk passenger, 3 is more than enough

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Given all the recent press about people being removed from flights after having excessive alcohol, I can understand it. Perhaps if things were more luxurious with manicures and massages one might justify the price. There is also a danger of making it too cheap then it could be a wash with undesirables sending the wrong impression.

I get why they've done it, but let another airport make the first move. Leeds has to be competitive.

 

[HX3]

I don’t drink, but if I did I would be p*ssing like a race horse on the plane if I’d had 3 pints. Surely 3 drinks is perfectly adequate and reasonable value, especially when there are the snacks and less of the hassle than the main departure area.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

I reckon 3 glasses of wine would be enough but I dont want to be thinking all the time that I cant have a 4th, especially if the flight is delayed. Its just another opportunity for people to complain and 'bad mouth' the airport.

 

[HX3]

Maybe LBAYORKIE, but what do people expect for 39 pounds? The lounge is supposed to be about the ambiance and experience, not just the drinks. There has to be some margin there for the airport, or it would become uneconomical.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Maybe LBAYORKIE, but what do people expect for 39 pounds? The lounge is supposed to be about the ambiance and experience, not just the drinks. There has to be some margin there for the airport, or it would become uneconomical.

Maybe people who use the Leeds lounges abuse the drinks offering more than those at other airports. I cant see aby other reason for the cap.

 

[Aviador]

Maybe LBAYORKIE, but what do people expect for 39 pounds? The lounge is supposed to be about the ambiance and experience, not just the drinks. There has to be some margin there for the airport, or it would become uneconomical.

Yes and if I'm honest I would expect more from "head for points". Maybe it highlights the maturity of the journalist if all they're thinking about is the number of drinks they can consume while they're in the lounge instead of commending the airport for its sensible approach to drinking.

 

[Len Fish]

Its a tight fit in the basement and using 4 trolleys makes a risk of collision on the bends quite high.

If only they hadn’t put in those damn cycle lanes that reduce the width!

 

[White Heather]

If only they hadn’t put in those damn cycle lanes that reduce the width!

If the airport was still council owned there would be cycle lanes down the runway by now.

 

[BCFC]

Not so good write up of the new lounges

Leeds Bradford opens two new airport lounges

Leeds Bradford Airport opened the first part of its terminal extension last week including two new lounges - The Avro Lounge and the premium Six Eight One.

www.headforpoints.com

LBA Lounges have always been poor value for money. Poor food, expensive and now rationing alcoholic drinks. The AVRO Lounge has to be one of the most expensive in the UK! I have a Priority Pass but I won't be using that and spending £39.00 each (my wife and I so x 2 = £78.00) to use what will probably be a very average lounge. Yes I know people will say 4 alcoholic drinks is enough but I don't think it represents value for money if you are paying the full price.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

LBA Lounges have always been poor value for money. Poor food, expensive and now rationing alcoholic drinks. The AVRO Lounge has to be one of the most expensive in the UK! I have a Priority Pass but I won't be using that and spending £39.00 each (my wife and I so x 2 = £78.00) to use what will probably be a very average lounge. Yes I know people will say 4 alcoholic drinks is enough but I don't think it represents value for money if you are paying the full price.

I agree with you.

 

[gcoabc1]

If the airport was still council owned there would be cycle lanes down the runway by now.

What about speed bumps on the taxiways ? Just asking for a friend.🫣

 

[Finger66]

Won't work as Ryanair will take the hump!

 

[Aviador]

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Another not so good write up about LBA but complaining about immigration queues is something beyond the control of LBA but are there no toilet facilities at all before the arrivals hall?

 

[White Heather]

https://www.facebook.com/741413165/posts/pfbid02pw6GpLnZQPbxWiNhG5TiYFK9N19iZMsqaH6rcV6ERCNg1fANB8zC4UqeHiELP3rvl

Another not so good write up about LBA but complaining about immigration queues is something beyond the control of LBA but are there no toilet facilities at all before the arrivals hall?

There are toilets in there. They said so yesterday.

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

There are toilets in there. They said so yesterday.

Not if you're making your point on social media they are not. You've got to tell lies; sweet nothings and completely blow things out of proportion. Oh and understanding such things as Border force ... dont be daft.

Not seasoned travellers / those who don't work in the industry loose their brains once they get the suitcase out of the loft. And social media is the best place to blow a story up that's actually a little one liner "we had to queue when we got back at LBA but its UK what you expect" over a coffee.

 

[Cookridge resident]

People can blame Border and Immigration Agency till the cows come home but it’s pointless.
People will relate that terrible experience to LBA and go elsewhere if they can.
It’s up to LBA to negotiate with the relevant authorities to ensure their customers are treated adequately.
That’s common sense isn’t it?