Leeds Bradford - General Thread

[SierraHotel]

NCL has 31 arrivals.
LPL has 20 arrivals.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

NCL has 31 arrivals.
LPL has 20 arrivals.

Always good to have a context.

 

[pianokeys]

I think EMA’s runway is maintenance closed on Wednesdays between 10:00 - 18:00 until 11 Feb.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

I think EMA’s runway is maintenance closed on Wednesdays between 10:00 - 18:00 until 11 Fe

And one of NCL's is presumably a 777

 

[Jerry]

NCL has 31 arrivals.
LPL has 20 arrivals.

11 of NCLs are domestic as well, 6 for LPL. LBA had 3 today domestic flights today from Belfast.

 

[Finger66]

@LBAYORKIE that is 3 further LBA supporters confirmed for Meanwood besides our goodselves

 

[LBAYORKIE]

@LBAYORKIE that is 3 further LBA supporters confirmed for Meanwood besides our goodselves

Good to know. Thanks for keeping me informed. Thats a record!

 

[northsouth]

Hi I have a ticket for meanwood also

 

[Jerry]

Hi I have a ticket for meanwood also

Ticket for what?

 

[jackLBA]

Heard on LinkedIn from the airport COO that 4.7 million passengers are expected to use LBA this year.

 

[Seasider]

I think that must be the financial year (to March '26) because up to Nov, the pax figures are 4.216 million. I can't see them getting 500K in December

 

[jackLBA]

I think that must be the financial year (to March '26) because up to Nov, the pax figures are 4.216 million. I can't see them getting 500K in December

No, they are **expected** to have 4.7 Million this year (2026).

 

[LBA4EVER]

No, they are **expected** to have 4.7 Million this year (2026).

Hopefully this year 4.7million will be achieved, only 300k off 5 million which is the magic figure when airlines take more notice!

 

[BCFC]

No idea where to put this on here so please feel free to move it,

A UK travel company has stopped trading after thirty years in business.

Gold Crest Holidays has ceased operations with immediate effect - which means that all holidays will be cancelled.


The West Yorkshire-based firm announced it had gone out of business on January 23, 2026.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

No idea where to put this on here so please feel free to move it,

A UK travel company has stopped trading after thirty years in business.

Gold Crest Holidays has ceased operations with immediate effect - which means that all holidays will be cancelled.


The West Yorkshire-based firm announced it had gone out of business on January 23, 2026.

I think they specialised in coach holidays.

 

[SierraHotel]

LBA named among worst UK airports for cancellations - but there's a silver lining

Leeds Bradford Airport remains one of the most challenging hubs in the UK for flight cancellations, though local holidaymakers can finally see light at the end of the runway.

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

 

[Aviador]

LBA named among worst UK airports for cancellations - but there's a silver lining

Leeds Bradford Airport remains one of the most challenging hubs in the UK for flight cancellations, though local holidaymakers can finally see light at the end of the runway.

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

I bet nearly all those will be Aer Lingus flights due to their operational capabilities from Leeds.

 

[Jerry]

I bet nearly all those will be Aer Lingus flights due to their operational capabilities from Leeds.

I was surprised the other week that my KLM flight was able to land with how thick the fog seemed same with the departing flight on the Saturday.

 

[Finger66]

Any major news upcoming to rouse us from our winter slumbers/hibernation? As Bjork once sang - "It's Oh So Quiet"

 

[Len Fish]

Any major news upcoming to rouse us from our winter slumbers/hibernation? As Bjork once sang - "It's Oh So Quiet"

Given the time of year, the fact the new owners are taking stock and that it’s not yet April1 we may have to wait a while for any exciting news.