LBA soars into “really exciting year”

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), Yorkshire’s largest airport, is gearing up for a major year, with passenger numbers on the rise and the first phase of its £100 million terminal expansion set to open in time for the summer holidays.

In 2024, the airport saw a 5.8 per cent increase in passengers, with over 4.24 million people flying across nearly 32,000 flights, representing a 6.2 per cent rise from the previous year. Alicante topped the list of destinations, followed by Dublin and Palma De Mallorca.

The terminal regeneration will introduce spacious baggage areas, enhanced security, new lounges and expanded retail options, aiming to improve passenger experience and sustainability. 

With its new campaign, ‘Faff Less. Holiday More’, which showcases the benefits and ease of travelling from the airport, LBA is expecting “a really exciting year” in 2025, as passenger numbers and flights continue to increase.

Tom Holdsworth, Leeds Bradford’s aviation development manager, said: “It’s been a remarkable year here at LBA and it’s great to see numbers of both passengers and flights continue to increase at a good level. 

“Our existing partners including easyJet, Jet2, KLM, Ryanair and Wizz Air have continuously increased the number of flights and destination offerings for customers travelling from LBA throughout the year, plus we’ve welcomed SunExpress as a new airline partner.

“2025 is a really exciting year for us as the terminal regeneration really comes to life and we’ll see customers enjoy a new travel experience from LBA in the summer.”

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