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We can confirm the airport is now closed. We ask passengers to contact their airline to check the status of their flight before travelling to the airport. There are no reported injuries from today’s incident and all passengers have now safely disembarked the aircraft.
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READY, STEADY, ADVENT: DAY SEVEN 🎅
One lucky winner will receive not one, but TWO
@MoltonBrownUK
gifts courtesy of
@WorldDutyFree
To enter the prize draw, simply like this tweet and tag a luxury bather by reply.
#YorkshiresAirport
#Giveaway
T&Cs apply:
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READY, STEADY, ADVENT: DAY ELEVEN 🎅
These JBuds, courtesy of
@inmotionstores
are designed for travel, with long-lasting battery & rechargeable case.
For the chance to win them, like this tweet and tag a friend by reply.
#YorkshiresAirport
T&Cs apply:
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READY, STEADY, ADVENT: DAY NINE 🎅
The perfect holiday companion, this bag from
@Accessorize
is ideal for packing holiday essentials.
To win, simply like and tag a friend by reply.
#YorkshiresAirport
#Accessorize
T&Cs apply:
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READY, STEADY, ADVENT: DAY TEN 🎅
The perfect gift for coffee-lovers, this exclusive
@StarbucksUK
gift set is packed with sweet treats!
For the chance to win, like this tweet and mention a coffee-lover in your life by reply.
#YorkshiresAirport
T&Cs apply:
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READY, STEADY, ADVENT: FINAL DAY! 🎅
Our lucky winner will receive two return flights to Dublin thanks to
@AerLingus
Follow us, like, retweet and get tagging your friends to enter, closing date is New Year's Eve.
#YorkshiresAirport
T&Cs apply:
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READY, STEADY, ADVENT: DAY FOUR 🎅
Fresh scents, new mug and cosy socks... perfect!
Thanks to
@BootsUK
you have the chance to win these great
@JackWills
gift sets, simply like this post and tag away in the comments section.
#YorkshiresAirport
T&Cs apply:
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Did you spot the
@rafredarrows
training yesterday? 👨✈️🛫
Clear sunny skies welcomed Red 1 and Red 5, who took full advantage and showed off some of their impressive skills during a training session on the runway!
#RAFRedArrows
#PlaneSpotting
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READY, STEADY, ADVENT: DAY ONE 🎅
Explore the magical island of Guernsey thanks to Aurigny, with complimentary return flights for two. 🎟️
To enter, simply like this tweet and reply tagging who you would take with you.
#YorkshiresAirport
T&Cs apply:
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We're currently upgrading our security area, fully operational Feb 2024. Say goodbye to unpacking hand luggage!🧳 Introducing new body scanners, e-gates, and smart tray return for a seamless journey.⏳ Thank you for your patience; we recommend arriving 3 hours before departure.✈️
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#goalsforflights
is back! RT to enter for your chance to
#win
@monarch
flights ✈ Good luck
@officialbantams
#BCAFC
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Today, we have submitted our planning application to build a new, state-of-the-art replacement terminal to Leeds City Council.
Find out more about our plans at:
#YorkshiresAirport
#LBA
#AirportNews
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We're delighted to reveal some exciting news about
#YorkshiresAirport
PhaseTwo of our re-development plan is nearly ready for take off✈We're planning a multi-million pound, three-storey extension to the terminal, that will house a transformed international arrivals process!
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We're delighted to announce Perpignan as the newest
@Ryanair
destination from
@LBIAirport
!🛫
Flights will go twice weekly, on Mondays and Thursdays, starting from 1st June through to 31st October.
Prices start from £34.99 one way.
Book now:
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📢 We're thrilled to announce a new fourth daily flight from LBA to Amsterdam with
@KLM
! ✈️
Departing every day from 28th Aug at 1:20 pm, you can fly to over 700 amazing global destinations with KLM from Yorkshire 🌎
Check out availability and prices 👉
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This
#ThrowbackThursday
we're reminiscing on Concorde's first visit to
#YorkshiresAirport
back in August 1986! Who else remembers Concorde's first visit?
#Avgeek
✈️🤓
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Good luck
@leedsrhinos
📸players spotted enjoying our lounges this morning as they head out to play
@catalansdragons
tomorrow
#YorkshiresAirport
#rugbyleague
#teamwork
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This evening we welcomed
@TobyNye4
and his family as VIPs at our lounge opening and brand event. Toby pushed the all important button and turned on our new sign!🕹✈️
#YorkshiresAirport
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Best of luck today
@officialbantams
⚽ RT for your chance to
#WIN
in our
#goalsforflights
@monarch
competition ✈️
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From 11-18th May, LBA will be hosting a Military training week with aircraft from the UK and overseas operating at the airport. Look to the skies for some unusual visitors. Share your photos with
#LBAMIL
#YorkshiresAirport
✈️
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#WIN
2 tickets to see
@thestoneroses
at
@fdarena
21/06/17! Simply like, retweet & reply telling us who you would like to take| Ends 16/06/17
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What an incredible sight ✈️ Fantastic to see a C17 from
@RAFBrizeNorton
carrying out mutual training this afternoon at LBA.
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Snow clearing ❄️ our teams are working incredibly hard to keep us moving today, here’s a little behind the scenes footage ✈️
#uksnow
#yorkshiresairport
#airportoperations
#LBA
#runway
#snowclearing
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Today we welcomed
@LOTAirlinesUS
to runway 32, diverted from London due to fog. Who says it’s always ‘grim up north’? 🤔
We hope the passengers from Warsaw enjoyed the unexpected views on a sunny Yorkshire day.
#YorkshiresAirport
#LBA
#LOTAirlines
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⚽
#LUFC
merchandise is now available at our CARGO Travel Essentials shop. Head to Ground Floor before you fly ✈
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READY, STEADY, ADVENT: DAY FIVE 🎅
Take home the new novel, Me, by Elton John thanks to
@WHSmith
For the chance to win, simply like this tweet and tag an Elton fan by reply.
#YorkshiresAirport
#Giveaway
#EltonJohn
T&Cs apply:
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We have some fancy new technology here LBA! When you arrive you'll now be able to see LIVE how long the wait queues are for both lanes!⏰
The time shown on the screens is the estimated time taken from the end of the queue to the time you exit the security area😊
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Did you see the Canadian C17 coming into LBA last night? Here are some images of its arrival.
#avgeek
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Thank you to all our passengers, colleagues and partners for the huge amount of support you’ve shown us following episode one tonight of Yorkshire Airport. We’re extremely proud of the work we do and look forward to welcoming you to the airport soon 💺
#yorkshireairport
#LBA
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Anyone else catch a glimpse of the RAF's C17 Globemaster this afternoon? 📷 We're proud to support military training movements in the region and welcome the interesting aircraft the RAF operate.
#planespotting
#Aircraft
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Our Ops Teams have been working hard throughout the night, and our runway is now open. Please check with your airline for up to date flight info.
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Who spotted the C-17 on approach this afternoon? ✈️ it's a pleasure to support essential training flights
@RAFBrizeNorton
#LBA
#aviation
#spotters
#AvGeek
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Team LBA, our airlines and handling agents have persevered in the difficult conditions over the past few days. Our runway is clear for take off!✈️
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Welcome back,
@Ryanair
🛬
It was wonderful to welcome passengers to the terminal yesterday for our first commercial flight since lockdown.
We look forward to seeing many more flights and passengers soon!
#LBA
#YorkshiresAirport
#RyanAir
#UKFlying
#FirstFlight
#WelcomeBack
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Amazing effort from team LBA, after battling
#TheBeastFromTheEast
our runway is officially open.
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The stunning
#A400M
from
@RAFBrizeNorton
at LBA yesterday on training. Making our
@RosenbauerUK
Panthers look small!
#LBAMIL
#yorkshiresairport
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READY, STEADY, ADVENT: DAY TWO 🎅
To win a luxury bundle including Fast Track, access to The 1432 Runway Club and Meet & Greet Parking, like this tweet and tag someone who knows how to make an entrance.
#YorkshiresAirport
#Giveaway
T&Cs apply, visit our website for details.
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✈️Today is the day we officially switch to our updated brand! We've changed our colours and have a new strap line. We want to create an airport Yorkshire can be proud of ✈️
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On behalf of everyone at Leeds Bradford Airport, we are deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passing. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time.
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LBA can confirm that a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) C17 has landed as part of a pre planned flight to the UK. All airport operations remain normal.
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Welcome back,
@KLM
💙
The world's oldest airline are making a welcomed return to LBA, taking passengers to the Dutch capital from Saturday July 4th.
Join us live on Saturday from the runway to see the flight take-off.
📸 rgb.images
#CheckInTuesday
#LBA
#YorkshiresAirport
#KLM
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NEW ROUTE ✈️ Leeds Bradford Airport is to see the introduction of flights to
@BELFASTCITY_AIR
.
@AerLingus
will fly up to 3x daily from 1 October. Great news for our regions
@DiscoverNI
@Welcome2Yorks
. Find out more:
#newroute
#YorkshireAirport
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We’re extremely proud of our plans to transform the airport. Here's what to expect if permission is granted:
🎫 A larger check-in area
🛍️ Improved choice of shops, bars and restaurants
⬆️ Stress-free wayfinding
ℹ️
#LBA
#YorkshiresAirport
#Development
The images show what passengers could expect if the plans get approved
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Over the past year, we have listened and improved our plan to rebuild LBA.
Today, we reveal new plans to create one of the most sustainable and environmentally efficient terminals in the UK.
Find out more:
#YorkshiresAirport
#AirportNews
#LBA
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We were delighted to welcome
@EasternAirways
for their inaugural flight to Newquay this morning. 🏄
Passengers departed with a traditional Cornish Pasty, whilst our team assisted for a smooth departure.
Enjoy a sneak peek behind the scenes below!
#LBA
#EasternAirways
#Newquay
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READY, STEADY, ADVENT: DAY THREE 🎅
The 1432 Runway Club puts the 'treat' in 'retreat'.
For the chance to win complimentary access for two before your next flight, simply like this tweet and tag your travel buddy in your reply.
#YorkshiresAirport
T&Cs ...
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Hello Newquay 🌊🏄
We are delighted to announce a new route to
@Newquay_Airport
courtesy of
@EasternAirways
- available weekdays from July 9th 2020.
Find out more about
@Tourism_Newquay
>
#NewRoute
#Aviation
#Newquay
#Surfing
#LBA
#YorkshiresAirport
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@LBIAirport
is delighted to announce its new partnership with
@officialbantams
! ⚽
It will see the airport become an associate partner of the club, whilst The Bantams will use advertising screens at the airport over the course of the season.
Read more:
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READY, STEADY, ADVENT: DAY SIX 🎅
The White Rose Suite: the perfect place to unwind.
For the chance to win a little luxury before your flight, simply like this tweet and tag who you're taking on your next adventure by reply
#YorkshiresAirport
T&Cs apply:
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This
#ThrowbackThursday
we’re remembering Concorde’s first visit to
@LBIAirport
. Have you got any first flight snaps? We’d love to see! 📸
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A modern terminal, if approved, will dramatically improve our service for the millions who visit our region each year, and the people of Yorkshire who travel around the world. 🌍💺🛍️😄🍴
Share your views >
#YorkshiresAirport
#LBA
#Travel
#UKAviation
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✈️ 35 years ago today we welcomed an Air France Concorde charter flight from Paris for the first time, drawing an estimated crowd of 70,000 people.
Did you ever get the chance to fly in a Concorde?
📸 Ian Brown | Aireborough Historical Society
#YorkshiresAirport
#Concorde
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What an incredible day welcoming
#Yorkshire
athletes home, after flying up with
@British_Airways
#greattobeBAck
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From 31st October,
@wizzair
will be operating from LBA with 22 departures per week
Including new destinations Cluj and Bucharest in Romania, and Katowice in Poland
All flights are on sale from today
Book here >
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Yesterday,
@LeedsCC_News
City Plans Panel gave their approval of our planning application.
Find out more >
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Happy birthday
@jet2tweets
, a partnership of 18 years 🥰 here’s to many more ✈️
🎉 IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY 🎉
That's right... is officially 1️⃣8️⃣ today!
A whopping EIGHTEEN YEARS since the first ever flight departed Leeds Bradford Airport for Amsterdam... doesn't time FLY 😉
Here's to the next 18 ❤️
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In just a few hours Leeds Bradford Airport will hit the small screen. We’re proud to see our colleagues showcasing the hard work and dedication that goes on behind the scenes, from problem solving skills to good humour; it’s a unique place to work!
#yorkshireairport
#LBA
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How it started...
🎉 It's our 89th birthday today!
Tag us in your LBA memories while we enjoy a slice of cake in The Yorkshire Lounge...
📸 The original 1930s airport entrance, now used by
@MultiflightUK
| Aireborough Historical Society
#Memories
#History
#LBA
#UKAviation
#LBA
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Exciting news just in! 📢
@LBIAirport
is delighted to announce an increase in its
@TUIUK
destinations. Our customers, from across the Yorkshire region, will benefit from greater access to Antalya, Dalaman and Dubrovnik for summer 2023! 🌞
More details to follow.
#summer2023
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READY, STEADY, ADVENT: DAY EIGHT 🎅
Enjoy a leisurely departure for two from
#YorkshiresAirport
with a buffet and serviced bar.
For the chance to win, simply like this tweet and tag your travel buddy by reply.
T&Cs apply, visit our website to find out more.
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Leeds Bradford Airport is currently closed after a suspicious package was reported. All passengers have been safely evacuated. 1/2
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A year ago, we took part in an ITV documentary to highlight our great ambitions, warm characters and big personalities. 📺 We hope everyone enjoys seeing Yorkshire Airport on the small screen when it airs tomorrow evening
#yorkshireairport
#leedsbradfordairport
#LBA
#Leeds
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Great to welcome
@70sqnA400M
from
@RAFBrizeNorton
today for mutual training between LBA and the RAF
#AVgeeks
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We are delighted to share just a handful of improvements to our airport, ensuring a warm Yorkshire welcome awaits.
You can also expect updated lounges and dining outlets, wider security lanes, and enhanced facilities for passengers with restricted movement.
#YorkshiresAirport
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Santa is in safe hands this evening, our Air Traffic Controllers are eagerly awaiting his arrival into LBA air space!🎄🎅
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✈️ Who remembers the Concorde?
#ThrowbackThursday
Over 34 years ago, the iconic aircraft landed to a true Yorkshire welcome with a crowd of over 70,000.
Re-visit the Concorde years >
#YorkshiresAirport
📸 Ian Brown | Aireborough Historical Society
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🛫🚌Earlier this week we welcomed
@keighleybus
onto the airfield to celebrate the expansion of their 62 route! 🚌🛫
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We've had some very exciting VIP arrivals here at LBA today, welcoming athletes back to
#Yorkshire
#greattobeBAck
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Thank you again to our passengers for their support and feedback on our ongoing documentary. The show offers a lighthearted snapshot of what goes into our day to day operations while focusing on our friendly characters across the airport
#yorkshireairport
📺
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🎉✈️ 2,000,000 PASSENGERS this year! 🎉✈️
We celebrated a milestone in mid-July by welcoming two million passengers flying through LBA in 2023! Thank you for choosing LBA as your airport for unforgettable adventures; we're honoured to be a part of your journey. 🛫✨
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Guess who's back! 👀
We couldn't be happier to see
@jet2tweets
return to the skies with the first flight to Jersey last week.
There's plenty more to come, as Green List destinations are available to book now, with flights starting this week.
🛫
#LBA
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As many vulnerable members of the community require support from local food banks, we are proud to say that surplus food from our business partners and lounges is being donated to these organisations. (1/2)
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It was a pleasure to welcome popular airline
@easyJet
, who are offering a regular service to
@belfastairport
; commencing today. 🧡
Whilst passengers enjoy the hour-long flight, here's a sneak peek behind the scenes from this evening.
✈️
#LBA
#easyJet
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📣We are SO excited to announce that SunExpress is joining us here at Leeds Bradford Airport for summer 2024!✈️🌞
Get ready to book your break in the sun, with three weekly flights to Antalya ready to take off from March 2024!
Find out more and book👉
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#DidYouKnow
we're the second most punctual UK airport according to the Civil Aviation Authority ✈️✈️
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🧡 Welcome back to
#YorkshiresAirport
,
@easyJet
A brand-new UK route to
@belfastairport
is now available to book online, operating four times per week from July 9th. 📅
🛫
ℹ️
@DiscoverNI
@Welcome2Yorks
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Look at the livery on our
@Monarch
757 this evening! Who saw it on
@ITV
this evening?
#SaturdayNightTakeaway
http://t.co/wtm46FMqf4
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This Sunday we're welcoming
@Ryanair
back to Yorkshire's Airport 🛫
The schedule features many favourite destinations, view the full list here >
Image credit: leeds_aviation_official via Instagram
#CheckinTuesday
#LBA
#YorshiresAirport
#RyanAir
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Happy
#YorkshireDay
💙🤍
#TeamLBA
are proud to support Yorkshire’s largest airport.
We hope to welcome you all back soon for a well-deserved getaway. ✈️🌍
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Our Chairman Andy Clarke has a statement to share with you, our customers following the
@LeedsCC_News
City Plans Panel decision to approve our planning application subject to the agreement of conditions.
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Celebrating a fantastic year with Wizz Air at LBA! 🎉✈️
From Gdansk to Krakow, Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca, we’ve been delighted to enable our passengers to experience the beauty of Poland and Romania. Here’s to many more exciting journeys ahead🌍💫
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LBA has announced that a record-breaking number of destinations are now available to book for 23/24.
For the first time in its history, LBA will feature 80 destinations across year-round and regular seasonal charters throughout 23/24 schedule.
Read more👉
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Fantastic to see both the RAF A400M and RAF C17 at LBA yesterday during our Military Training Week.
#LBAMIL
We're loving seeing all your photos using
#LBAMIL
@RAFBrizeNorton
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Our new terminal extension is set for take-off with planning approved 🚦🛫 Find out about the improvements
#lba
#airportdevelopment
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Happy Birthday to us 🎉
LBA is 91 today! Heres is a picture of some of our office staff and our cake earlier... which has now well and truly been tucked into 😋🍰
#Birthday
#Celebrations
#91today
#Aviation
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July monthly roundup ✈️
✈️ 484,651 passengers flew with us on 1,752 flights
🤝 Our team helped 7,186 people with reduced mobility
⌛ 98.3% of passengers passed through security in under 20 mins; the average wait time was 6.5 mins
🌞Top destinations: Barcelona, Palma and Alicante
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We look forward to welcoming
@EasternAirways
on 29th June with weekday flights to Southampton followed by a new route to Newquay from July 9th.
View routes and book online:
Image: brad_lee_caslin via Instagram.
#CheckInTuesday
#YorkshiresAirport
#LBA
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Seasons greetings to all... and to all, a good flight!🎅✈️
Merry Christmas to all from LBA 🎄💛
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#SunsetSunday
🌅 enjoy a behind the scenes view of runway 14, from our dedicated airside team.
#YorkshiresAirport
#LBA
#avgeeks
#planespotters
#aviation
#sunset
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