Review: Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
I flew out of Leeds Bradford Airport yesterday, and it’s clear the site is still currently a tale of two halves. If you haven’t visited for a while, the ongoing transformation makes for a bit of a mixed bag, though there is definitely light at the end of the...
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Sat in the lounge at Dublin airport. Slight delay on my return flight to Leeds but a fantastic photo opportunity 👍
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Regional businesses say Bristol Airport is critical for the economy
Businesses in the South West believe Bristol Airport plays a critical role in the local economy and expect air travel needs to grow in the coming years, according to an independent report by CBI Economics.
CBI Economics surveyed...
A taste of Italy now available ahead of flights at East Midlands Airport with opening of new restaurant
A new restaurant has been officially opened at East Midlands Airport, bringing Italian cuisine to customers alongside a wide range of other improvements throughout the terminal.
Terracotta...
Your experience is completely valid but domestic flights only work when they’re frequent, well‑timed and easy to use. The problem isn’t flying itself, it’s that the UK has allowed its domestic network to shrink to the point where the remaining services no longer meet the needs of business...
Domestic Air Travel and the Case for its Revival in the United Kingdom
Over recent decades, the United Kingdom has experienced a marked contraction in its domestic air network. Routes that once provided rapid, reliable links between major regional centres have been withdrawn, often on the...
The general point still stands: Domestic travel times have increased, not decreased
While I included Manchester in the comparison for context, the core point remains unchanged. When you look at the fastest achievable travel times between major UK cities whether by rail, road or air - the trend...
📍 Transport Times Between Leeds and Major UK Cities (All Modes)(Rail, Car, Coach, and Flights from LBA)
🚄🚗✈️ Summary Table
City
Fastest Rail
Slowest Coach
Car (Typical)
Direct Flight from LBA?
Flight Time
London
1h 59m
4h 30m–5h 30m
3h 45m–4h 30m
No
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Manchester
50–55m
1h 45m–2h 15m
1h...
Despite Manchester consistently being ranked as the worst airport in these surveys, it hasn't put off the millions of people who fly from there annually, nor has it affected the range of airlines available. In reality, these studies aren't worth the paper they're printed on.
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