Leeds Bradford: General Airport Discussion & Updates

[752]

From what I’ve seen everyone is laughing at these 20 idiots, the 99% of comments support the airport. Says it all. Selfie. Go protest a new airport down the road opening? Go protest about climate in China, pathetic

 

[LBA4EVER]

From what I’ve seen everyone is laughing at these 20 idiots, the 99% of comments support the airport. Says it all. Selfie. Go protest a new airport down the road opening? Go protest about climate in China, pathetic

Yes go protest in china, never to be seen again! 😁

 

[Len Fish]

“We’re also suffering from this build up of anxiety about what the future’s going to be like.” Don’t miss a trick do they, the good old mental health argument. Think there’s a lot more to worry about as to what the future holds than aircraft landing at night.

 

[YorkshireLad]

Honestly, as someone who actually suffers from poor mental health, people like this actually rather annoy me. They have an issue, it’s easy to see, and therefore very easy to solve. It’s not like they would need to move out of the area, a little away from the airport at that range and the problem is pretty much gone

At the same time, with many issues, do not underestimate the power of mental health

I have no idea if what ive said makes any sense, we hope

 

[Len Fish]

Having suffered from periods of mental health problems throughout my life I totally agree. I was just trying to make the point that very often these groups raise any and every issue in support of their case whether it’s true or not.

 

[Finger66]

From a selfish perspective I have been very fortunate not to suffer from.mental health issues. However as a Team Manager of just over 20 staff it is so important to be aware of all things, not just mental health, that can affect anyone. As a further example we have lots of women who are of a certain age and Menopause is a huge area for awareness. My point being it is so vital that we are all aware of things that affect others - especially as these are not always visible, but can still impact on performance when it is beyond that person's direct control. It is so good, even on here, that members are feeling confident enough to discuss and mention openly struggles they have had. That should be applauded

 

[YorkshireLad]

I decided to go and film the Jet2 A321 which appeared yesterday. The video compilation I took is now on Youtube if anyone wishes to watch

 

[White Heather]

It's been announced that on 24th June, the fully restored Avro Anson, which which was built by Avro at Yeadon in 1943, and allocated to the RAAF, will be stopping off at LBA en route to Breighton, where it is due to undertake various ground runs with paying passengers. Information on FB ' Bringing Annie home'.

This will be the first Anson to return to its birthplace in donkeys years so bound to attract a lot of interest.

 

[Aviador]

So does anyone have any idea how the new local political landscape might impact the airport, ie planning etc.

 

[Bigman]

Just glad that the anti-airport Green candidate didn't get in up here

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Just glad that the anti-airport Green candidate didn't get in up here

Labour have lost control of the council, mainly because the Greens and Reform have had significant gains, so increased Reform and Green impact on decision making I assume.

 

[Len Fish]

Not good if the Greens have more say as they are opposed to all airport expansion plans.

 

[White Heather]

Fortunately, the CLEUD outcome is beyond the influence of councillors. I understand LBA are meeting with the council next week when the likely outcome may become clearer. Winning is now more important than ever given the extra Green Councillors. The last thing LBA will want is to have to submit a planning application. That said, some of the deposed Labour councillors opposed LBAs new terminal.

Incidentally, the Labour deputy leaders reward for meeting with G***A was to lose his seat, although my suspicion is that he was just going through the motions in doing so. Whatever action he might have planned, he wont be doing it now.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

Not good if the Greens have more say as they are opposed to all airport expansion plans

As the Wharfedale commented:

With no party holding a majority, the council’s leadership and decision-making arrangements are expected to depend on negotiations between parties and groups.

 

[White Heather]

As the Wharfedale commented:

With no party holding a majority, the council’s leadership and decision-making arrangements are expected to depend on negotiations between parties and groups.

For planning applications, it will ultimately be detrmined by the make up of the Plans Panel, and particularly how many Greens are on it. They wont have it all their own way. What the Labour and Reform Councillors think will be crucial, along with the official council policy relative to airport development.

 

[lbaspotter]

Labour have also now lost control of neighbouring council Bradford with Reform taking 29+ seats.

 

[YorkshireLad]

Quite the change. Wonder what they can achieve? Maybe it’ll still be the laughing stock of the north 😆

(I do have Bradford ancestry)

 

[BCFC]

Not LBA related but my view on LBA.
We had to fly from LTN to FAO yesterday and I can honestly say it wasn't a pleasant experience….the place was packed, nowhere to sit, had to stand having a beer.
My wife said “Give me LBA anytime” Once our refurbishment is finished I think we will have a great modern airport and can't wait to use it in November to see how far it's come along.

 

[airforced]

Some years ago we lived under the flight path to Luton and therefore naturally used the airport very frequently. This was before they increased the capacity to what it is today. It was always packed out then and most unpleasant once you were past check in so I dread to think what it is like now.

Moving back uo north and making Leeds my local airport (even though it is 75 miles away local) was a pleasure even though at most times in the morning rush it was difficult to find somwhere to sit it was (and still is) a pleasure to use compared with Luton. You and your wife BCFC have my sypathy. My only consolation was living 10 minutes away by taxi.

 

[BCFC]

Some years ago we lived under the flight path to Luton and therefore naturally used the airport very frequently. This was before they increased the capacity to what it is today. It was always packed out then and most unpleasant once you were past check in so I dread to think what it is like now.

Moving back uo north and making Leeds my local airport (even though it is 75 miles away local) was a pleasure even though at most times in the morning rush it was difficult to find somwhere to sit it was (and still is) a pleasure to use compared with Luton. You and your wife BCFC have my sypathy. My only consolation was living 10 minutes away by taxi.

My daughter lives in Harpenden and is dog sitting for us…never again will my foot step inside that airport…. probably the worst experience I have ever had and I have used airports in the Far East, the US and Europe. Our son in law dropped us off and it was £7 for 10 minutes and thereafter £1 per minute……LBA is heaven compared to LTN.
Our flight was at 14:25 I dread to think what it's like first thing in the morning.