Leeds Bradford - General Thread

[Aviador]

You got the nail on the head. A rant from the heart and without any filter.

It's probably a better idea to refrain from posting your political ideoligy within the LBA forum. We have a current affairs part of the forum that's more suitable for that kind of political debate.

There is of course occasions when political reference is unavoidable, such as the debate about the terminal renewal

 

[mdobuk21]

Bristol and Newcastle announced daily Lufthansa flights to Frankfurt from June. Hopefully once our terminal is built we will see them here?!

 

[lbaspotter]

I wonder what easyjet did with them Leeds - Belfast Int'l slots they applied for last summer.

Dose anyone know if they still held onto them in reserve ?

 

[Wardair166]

Only yesterday, I was wondering the same.

 

[alpha.alpha]

Could be a possibility still as UK flying will have less rules/restrictions to abroad etc

 

[Severn]

I wonder what easyjet did with them Leeds - Belfast Int'l slots they applied for last summer.

Dose anyone know if they still held onto them in reserve ?

Not sure on the status of the slots, however the easyJet schedule for the BFS base (7x based aircraft this summer and 5x next winter) is completely full when looking at a Monday for example.
Since we were made aware of these slots for BFS-LBA flights, easyJet shut their NCL and STN bases and reduced the number of based aircraft at LPL meaning that all of the flights which were operated from STN, NCL (and LPL) to BFS now have to be operated by BFS based aircraft.
Of course the schedule is likely to change, but there is currently no sign of EZY launching BFS-LBA at this time.

 

[Bigman]

So, Leeds is to get the UK Infrastructure Bank. I wonder if that might act as an impetus for getting a London service back. I bet a London City service would prove useful for all the bankers, especially those that are sick and tired of Skype, Teams and Zoom meetings.

 

[alpha.alpha]

Someone best ring Cityflyer..! would be a great addition x2 daily.. (weekdays only lol)

 

[LBA4EVER]

Was great to hear Leeds mentioned in the budget today ! we so need a london link though!

 

[XEROX]

Was great to hear Leeds mentioned in the budget today ! we so need a london link though!

Agreed. The banks capitisation is £12 Billion, increasing to £22, then £40 Billion... BIG numbers!!! hopefully this will attract other financial institutions to Leeds which already has a decent FS industry.

 

[White Heather]

Yes

Spoiler

But, this new bank is the to promote the green economy, so how long before the group that shall not be mentioned claim it's presence in Leeds doesn't fit with airport expansion.

 

[LBA4EVER]

Must admit Leeds seems to be enjoying a lot of positive stuff at the mo.

 

[a300boy]

Except for all the anti-airport media storm.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Speaking of which....

https://www.wharfedaleobserver.co.u...s-the group that shall not be mentioned-plea/

 

[lbaspotter]

Made BBC Look North Lunchtime edition.

 

[Wardair166]

Futile

 

[LBA4EVER]

poison media, simple as! and we pay this vile organisation!

 

[Wardair166]

Despite their intelligence, clearly highly ignorant.

 

[lbaspotter]

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[White Heather]

Just seen an article saying that of all UK airports, LBA had the 2nd biggest drop in passengers in 2020, down 82%. Only London City ( surprisingly) fared worse. Another AMP airport, Luton, had the smallest reduction, but still 65%.