Leeds Bradford - General Thread

[752]

LPL been increased to x6 weekly also. Hopefully management are watching. That's what LBA need, smaller freq/AC and let the service slowly build up instead of an overkill. and plenty of time for forward bookings.

 

[LBA4EVER]

Im afraid to say its the stigma LBA has as to why many carriers will not look at our airport. We had our chance but jenrick and snort face screwed it up for us. The current 1960s terminal extension will help but still its that same old building.

 

[louis_walton]

Im afraid to say its the stigma LBA has as to why many carriers will not look at our airport. We had our chance but jenrick and snort face screwed it up for us. The current 1960s terminal extension will help but still its that same old building.

Thank you for that rather positive outlook.

 

[A400]

Im afraid to say its the stigma LBA has as to why many carriers will not look at our airport. We had our chance but jenrick and snort face screwed it up for us. The current 1960s terminal extension will help but still its that same old building.

Even with a new terminal what’s to say we would get any new airlines? An old terminal can still attract new airlines if given good incentives. Even so existing airlines such as Jet2 and Ryanair still show much interest as we’ve seen new routes with them recently (Bergen, Perpignan and also expansion on current routes)

New terminal would be more ideal but it doesn’t automatically mean we’re getting new airlines. We have to stick with what we have. As seen in the consultive meeting thread there maybe something of interest for 2024. (Maybe)

 

[tonysmith]

There’s an xmas pork pie lining up for a touch and gone runway 1/4

 

[LBA4EVER]

Some just cant face the truth on here, you know im correct, admit it haha
This same conversation has gone on for decades, there is a reason, infrastructure! And it aint MAN.
But things are actually looking pretty good for us at LBA at present, and yes the terminal extension will help us im sure.

 

[Easy289]

The fact that LBA has attracted and retained 4m ppa (Covid period aside) with the poor infrastructure currently in situ is somewhat remarkable and clearly shows LBAs huge potential which hopefully can be more fully realised once terminal works are completed Bergen is only a 3 departure program but let's hope it can succeed and develop into a regular weekly service

 

[gulftraveller]

It is unlikely Jet2 will retain Bergen as a regular destination. This is a one off prompted by aircraft lying idle during winter months.

 

[A400]

It is unlikely Jet2 will retain Bergen as a regular destination. This is a one off prompted by aircraft lying idle during winter months.

How do you know that?

 

[White Heather]

It is unlikely Jet2 will retain Bergen as a regular destination. This is a one off prompted by aircraft lying idle during winter months.

I thought these flights were in Spring, not winter? If so, it's nothing much to do with idle aircraft. If its a success, then there's no reason why they might not do it again. There's a decent market in Scandinavia for holidays and with their Iceland programme, Jet2 have shown they are aware of the potential if heading North. Norway could do well for them as a limited capacity destination.

 

[HX3]

These flights are in spring and officially summer timetable. If it was due to idle aircraft, they would be planned in one of the winter months and probably on a Wednesday. I think Gulftraveller is sharing their opinion, rather than an official position. I personally agree with White Heather that the market is there, people will pay a premium as it is seen as a niche market, but no doubt a lucrative one for Jet2. Bergen is an interesting destination with a lovely old town and nice backdrop, so I think it will sell well - the only downside is it can be very wet there though.

 

[A400]

And if demands there then im sure Jet2 will add more flights or make it a scheduled route

 

[White Heather]

These flights are in spring and officially summer timetable. If it was due to idle aircraft, they would be planned in one of the winter months and probably on a Wednesday. I think Gulftraveller is sharing their opinion, rather than an official position. I personally agree with White Heather that the market is there, people will pay a premium as it is seen as a niche market, but no doubt a lucrative one for Jet2. Bergen is an interesting destination with a lovely old town and nice backdrop, so I think it will sell well - the only downside is it can be very wet there though.

There's quite a good market now for hiring camper vans and driving up the coast. A stunning drive. Probably need a two week stay to do it properly but it's a holiday I would love.

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

It is unlikely Jet2 will retain Bergen as a regular destination. This is a one off prompted by aircraft lying idle during winter months.

I’d hardly call end of April into beginning of May “winter” months when the aircraft “are lying around idle”.

Most destinations at that time of year will be served. All be it not peak frequency of like 26 weekly flights to Palma but none the less, a bigger and busier programme. Aircraft won’t be laid around idle that’s for sure.

 

[markietg]

I’m not a football fan but after working in various Leeds hotels over the past 10years I’m still amazed how many supporters come to Leeds on match weekends from Norway, Denmark and Sweden. If Jet2 could operate some FRI & MON flight to say BGO CPH OSL over the football season I’m sure they could market these as city breaks for us and football weekends for the Scandinavians.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

I’m not a football fan but after working in various Leeds hotels over the past 10years I’m still amazed how many supporters come to Leeds on match weekends from Norway, Denmark and Sweden. If Jet2 could operate some FRI & MON flight to say BGO CPH OSL over the football season I’m sure they could market these as city breaks for us and football weekends for the Scandinavians.

We used to see charters from Norway for big games using small commuter aircraft. F27's and Nord 262's. Shame they couldn't be resurrected.

 

[lbaspotter]

I’m not a football fan but after working in various Leeds hotels over the past 10years I’m still amazed how many supporters come to Leeds on match weekends from Norway, Denmark and Sweden. If Jet2 could operate some FRI & MON flight to say BGO CPH OSL over the football season I’m sure they could market these as city breaks for us and football weekends for the Scandinavians.

I was going to say same. Leeds Utd have a massive following in Scandinavia. If only we could get a 2/3x weekly (Mon Fri & Sun) schedule flight into CPH or BGO

 

[LBA4EVER]

I've always thought wideroe would do well with a bergen-leeds service.

 

[White Heather]

Back in the 70s and 80s, Busy Bee F27s and Braathens 737 200s were a common sight bringing Norwegian Leeds fans over for football cum shopping weekends. In fact there was a Braathens 737 on 4th November 1984, the day the runway extension opened.

 

[LBA4EVER]

Back in the 70s and 80s, Busy Bee F27s and Braathens 737 200s were a common sight bringing Norwegian Leeds fans over for football cum shopping weekends. In fact there was a Braathens 737 on 4th November 1984, the day the runway extension opened.

Im sure I've seen a pic of the braathens 737 next to a 747 on the LBA apron?