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Revamped Ryanair announces Barcelona Girona route from Leeds Bradford

Ryanair, the Irish low fares airline, today launched its Leeds Bradford summer 2014 schedule, with 23 low fare routes to European destinations, including a new route to Barcelona Girona.

Leeds Bradford is the fastest growing top 20 airport in the UK. In 2013 3.3million passengers flew to over 70 destinations with 11 major airlines, serving 24 countries worldwide. An £11 million terminal development was completed in 2012.

Leeds Bradford International Airport serves Yorkshire, the largest county in England with a population of over 5 million. The airport is located only 8 miles from Leeds the 3rd largest city in the UK.

Changes to Ryanair and their PR have come in the wake of various scandals involving flamboyant chief executive Michael O’Learly last year, who now seems to be quietly stepping out of the limelight.

Ryanair has reported a £29m loss for the last three months of 2013. It was the worst result for its historically weak accounting third quarter since 2008.

That contrasted with a net profit of £15m in the same period a year earlier.

Low fares, allocated seating and a second free a second free small carry-on bag, as well as easier website access, a “My Ryanair” registration service, 24 hour grace periods, “quiet flights” and reduced bag fees, are among the changes that Ryanair has made to revamp its image.

In Leeds, Ryanair’s Chief Commercial Officer David O’Brien said:“Ryanair is pleased to launch our Leeds Bradford summer schedule, with 23 routes, including 1 new summer route to Barcelona Girona, which is available to book on www.ryanair.com, ensuring Ryanair’s Yorkshire customers can continue to enjoy Ryanair’s lowest fares and industry leading customer service and punctuality from their local airport.”

Tony Hallwood, Leeds Bradford Airport’s aviation development & marketing director, said: “I am delighted to welcome David O’Brien to Leeds Bradford Airport to celebrate the launch of Ryanair’s summer 2014 programme including the new route to Barcelona-Girona, a convenient gateway for Yorkshire holidaymakers flying to the Costa Brava region this summer.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Clare Burnett .