Using Leeds Bradford Airport Questions & Reviews

[White Heather]

Return from BTS yesterday was a breeze. 10 mins to wait for bus to arrive, escalator working*, fast moving immigration queue, bags on carousel when we got into baggage hall. Only negative was landside downstairs toilets.

*I understood escalator required a staff member at top for safety reasons but no member of staff at top or bottom.

Only if it's getting busy enough to warrant the escalator having to be turned off.

 

[leedslad]

I know there's been inflation, and investment in the lounges etc. but presently getting quoted £40+ per person for the lounge access...

Yes there are discount codes around but this seems incredibly steep. I'd had in mind they used to be £20/£25 not so long agom

 

[Aviador]

I know there's been inflation, and investment in the lounges etc. but presently getting quoted £40+ per person for the lounge access...

Yes there are discount codes around but this seems incredibly steep. I'd had in mind they used to be £20/£25 not so long agom

We looked at the lounges but decided they are too expensive so we'll probably just have a drink at the bar instead.

 

[Seasider]

At that price I don't think it will be value for money. Unless it is easy to get a discount code and you don't pay that price.

 

[BCFC]

I know there's been inflation, and investment in the lounges etc. but presently getting quoted £40+ per person for the lounge access...

Yes there are discount codes around but this seems incredibly steep. I'd had in mind they used to be £20/£25 not so long agom

1432 Runway Lounge is £45.00 and the Yorkshire Lounge is £35.00
at £45.00 each you have to drink and eat a lot to get value for money.

You get 1 free glass of Prosecco but anymore have to be paid for and you have to go back out to the front desk to pay for them as they don't accept cash or card payments in the lounges…pretty bonkers to be honest.

 

[Seasider]

I wasn't considering a lounge the next time I fly in September (keep clear of main season) but I definitely will not at those prices.
I suppose it reflects that most pax are on their hols and they will pay it.

 

[BCFC]

I wasn't considering a lounge the next time I fly in September (keep clear of main season) but I definitely will not at those prices.
I suppose it reflects that most pax are on their hols and they will pay it.

Or more money than sense.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Something I forgot to mention, I didnt see any boards explaining about the ongoing works to improve passenger experiences. Given the length of the security queue it would have reassured travellers that there was light at the end of the tunnel and could have reduced the number of negative comments.

 

[Sputnik1]

Remaining new security scanners were delivered today, with all but the temporary lane in check-in hall A closing for a short period to bring them in for installation

 

[752]

Think it may have been mentioned but using SUMM24 in the promo code for the lounges currently gives you 15% off which brings it to a more sensible price

 

[Seasider]

It still means £40 or £30 for Lounge access. I would want to be able to get a 3 course meal to pay that money.

 

[BCFC]

It still means £40 or £30 for Lounge access. I would want to be able to get a 3 course meal to pay that money.

The bars outside do decent food at a fraction of the price.

 

[752]

at nearly £7 a pint (normally in a plastic cup), if you have x3 and a overpriced Burger King, your over £30 in a packed terminal with no seating. Id rather pay for the lounge, get a seat with food & drinks without the hassle of queuing / plastic drinks

 

[LBA4EVER]

at nearly £7 a pint (normally in a plastic cup), if you have x3 and a overpriced Burger King, your over £30 in a packed terminal with no seating. Id rather pay for the lounge, get a seat with food & drinks without the hassle of queuing / plastic drinks

Am i the only one on here who just eats before heading to the airport and at most just purchases a snack and drink onboard the aircraft? Seriously i just want to be straight through the airport! Big queues at the bar or eating establishments for overpriced food and drink in an awfully crowded environment, probably inadequate seating etc etc i can do without, no thanks!

 

[752]

Its a way of killing time in the airport. However i do see it personally that i am contributing to the overall profit of the airport by purchasing food/drinks/spending in the shops, which in turn, is reinvested in better facilities.

 

[Finger66]

It's all personal choice. I/we will usually have a couple of drinks in the bar but nothing else - maybe a purchase on board depending on flight length. That I suppose is why there are alternatives available

 

[HX3]

Depending on time of day I get a meal deal from Boots as it’s just easy. I once mentioned meal deals in passing to one of my Norwegian relatives, and they were like you get a sandwich from a chemists they thought it was proper odd, but then they eat Lutefisk which is minging and definitely odd.

 

[tonysmith]

We do the same meal deal at boots and a newspaper at smith’s if available

 

[Seasider]

Its a way of killing time in the airport. However i do see it personally that i am contributing to the overall profit of the airport by purchasing food/drinks/spending in the shops, which in turn, is reinvested in better facilities.

You would be better off giving £20 direct to the airport, meal deal from Boots and still a fiver to buy a reasonably priced beer on your hols.

 

[quik123]

Am i the only one on here who just eats before heading to the airport and at most just purchases a snack and drink onboard the aircraft? Seriously i just want to be straight through the airport! Big queues at the bar or eating establishments for overpriced food and drink in an awfully crowded environment, probably inadequate seating etc etc i can do without, no thanks!

I don't ever buy anything on the aircraft and only buy the minimum I can at the airport. Everything is way overpriced and/or poor quality. Turn up and get on the plane, that's my plan!