Using Leeds Bradford Airport Questions & Reviews

[BCFC]

A friend of mine is on LS247 to Faro…parked in M&G and he was through security in a breath and sat in The Yorkshire Lounge 30 mins after parking his car.

 

[Aviador]

Flew out to Tenerife yesterday with Jet2. The airport was busy but it was well organised.

We used the free pick up and drop off area which was extremely busy and to be honest, it makes me wonder if they just made the official pick up drop off area cheaper more would use it?

The Jet2 bag drop was fast, security was quick and we were in departures in no time at all. Boarding was efficient and we departed near enough on time.

All in all an excellent experience using LBA, well done!

 

[leedslad]

I don't know if the airport is paying some cheap agency to do their social media (Instagram etc) but it's so cringey... It's like a school project.

 

[752]

I don't know if the airport is paying some cheap agency to do their social media (Instagram etc) but it's so cringey... It's like a school project.

I 100% agree and have mentioned this before. Really not a fan.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

I 100% agree and have mentioned this before. Really not a fan.

Ey Up!

 

[Aviador]

I returned to Leeds the early hours of Thursday morning from a week in Tenerife. I left a full review of my trip in the main forum but more specifically relating to LBA, our transit through the airport was very good. Check in was smooth and fast. At security one of the security personnel was slightly abrupt with me but other than that it was fine. Mrs Aviador enjoyed spending lots of money in Duty Free, the Leeds United shop and Starbucks. Once done in Starbucks we only had a short time to wait before we boarded.
Returning to LBA we parked remotely and we were transferred to the terminal by bus. Six immigration desks were open and we were in the arrivals hall in no time at all. We waited about 10 minutes for the bags after they first started arriving on the carrosel.
Overall a good experience at LBA but you can clearly see why new larger facilities are needed sooner rather than later. Our experience at Tenerife wasn't particularly great but they have superb facilities and baggage carrosels than are built for larger flights. In Tenerife they had 6 immigration desks open, the same as at Leeds but it seemed a lot less organised.
It's amazing how LBA manages to function so well to be honest but it does. I have to admit I will be glad to see the back of the "bus" shelter and the sooner it goes the better. Maybe it could be put to better use in the car park.

 

[752]

I don't know if the airport is paying some cheap agency to do their social media (Instagram etc) but it's so cringey... It's like a school project.

Again look at LPL airport today posting about an intersting LOT movement for a football gaging interactions and interest. Why can’t LBA post one? Iberia from VLC perfect example. That will gain more interest then how many towels you can fit in a parking spot..

 

[Aviador]

I forgot to mention that I didn't see anything around the terminal showing the airport's plans which is really disappointing. IThe airports should be shouting from the rooftops about the improved terminal on its way. Instead passengers are greated with a tired warn out terminal.

 

[White Heather]

I forgot to mention that I didn't see anything around the terminal showing the airport's plans which is really disappointing. IThe airports should be shouting from the rooftops about the improved terminal on its way. Instead passengers are greated with a tired warn out terminal.

They did say they were going to do something but I doubt it would be anything that causes people to congregate around a display causing a blockage, especially given how restrictive the airport is in the first place. They were going to get the architect to do a fly through video - which could perhaps be shown in screens in the terminal where they could be viewed whilst waiting. If I get a chance I'll ask at the next meeting in September.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

They did say they were going to do something but I doubt it would be anything that causes people to congregate around a display causing a blockage, especially given how restrictive the airport is in the first place. They were going to get the architect to do a fly through video - which could perhaps be shown in screens in the terminal where they could be viewed whilst waiting. If I get a chance I'll ask at the next meeting in September.

Theres a very long billboard on the hoardings for the extension. On your left as you walk up from the car parks- lots of images and info. Tried to post an image without success.

 

[lbaspotter]

LBA have just posted this on social media.

Our exciting #EyUpWorld campaign is live and spreading the word about our 80+ global destinations! This week, we're thrilled to have First West Yorkshire join us as our eye-catching ads roll out on 70 West Yorkshire buses. Keep an eye out for them!
Global

 

[BCFC]

LBA have just posted this on social media.

Hate the whole Ey Up nonsense.…whoever came up with it needs sacking!

 

[Aviador]

I didn't like it to start with but it is growing on me. Saw an advert online today and thought it was good to be honest.

 

[SierraHotel]

I personally do not think a strap line is significant in respect of determining an airports success. LBAs dismal terminal facilities are the current burden to any marked growth, something which should become a diminishing issue in the coming years.

 

[LBA4EVER]

Hate the whole Ey Up nonsense.…whoever came up with it needs sacking!

Yorkshire vocabulary as i call it! "ey up" "by eck" etc etc traditional i agree but for me it brings up images of flat cap farmers, tractorville, old mills, dry stone walls and the like, basically a very old fashioned backwards county, Something a bit similar to what we see in the hale and pace Yorkshire airways comedy sketch.
The yorkshire of today is very much different to the yorkshire of the past esp the leeds region which of course is one of the top cities of the uk in terms of wealth, finance and general importance. So In my opinion the LBA branding simply does not match up with the Yorkshire we live in today.

 

[Len Fish]

I’m not convinced about it.

 

[BCFC]

Yorkshire vocabulary as i call it! "ey up" "by eck" etc etc traditional i agree but for me it brings up images of flat cap farmers, tractorville, old mills, dry stone walls and the like, basically a very old fashioned backwards county, Something a bit similar to what we see in the hale and pace Yorkshire airways comedy sketch.
The yorkshire of today is very much different to the yorkshire of the past esp the leeds region which of course is one of the top cities of the uk in terms of wealth, finance and general importance. So In my opinion the LBA branding simply does not match up with the Yorkshire we live in today.

Next we’ll have a guy with a flat cap and a whippet at customs…

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Yorkshire vocabulary as i call it! "ey up" "by eck" etc etc traditional i agree but for me it brings up images of flat cap farmers, tractorville, old mills, dry stone walls and the like, basically a very old fashioned backwards county, Something a bit similar to what we see in the hale and pace Yorkshire airways comedy sketch.
The yorkshire of today is very much different to the yorkshire of the past esp the leeds region which of course is one of the top cities of the uk in terms of wealth, finance and general importance. So In my opinion the LBA branding simply does not match up with the Yorkshire we live in today.

The airport obviously think it will appeal to their typical customer. I assume that must be leisure travellers from the Yorkshire region. I dont see how it will have relevance to anyone from outside the county and struggle to identify any synergies with business travellers.

I think they could have come up with a better slogan/strap line.

 

[tonysmith]

Well, I must be the odd one out because I like it “ ey up “ sitha

 

[White Heather]

I'm not crazy about it. It just reinforces old fashioned stereotypes as to what Yorkshire's all about.

However, if it gets people talking and if it makes people realise how many destinations there are from LBA, and if it raises the airports profile, then it's done it's job, whether we like it or not I guess. Theres probably a reason why publicity consultants do what they do and we don't.

Ultimately, nobody is going to not fly from LBA because they object to this campaign but quite a few new passengers might. Many will find it amusing and memorable. We've complained on here loads about lack of publicity. Right now there's loads of publicity on line, and now on the buses and we still complain because it's not what we wanted, but we are not the 'experts'.

Despite not being what I would have preferred, I'm happy that they are making a concerted effort to increase the profile if the airport, and if it works I don't care how they did it.