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Leeds Bradford International Airport
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Location –
Leeds Bradford International Airport is nestled between
the cities of Leeds and Bradford in West Yorkshire of England. This airport
is something like 11 miles to the North West of the city of Leeds, near
Yeadon, Rawdon, and Horsforth. If approaching the airport by a car, one
should have a reserve of 30 minutes. This time might take longer in rush
hours especially in the evening.
Know your Airport - The airport was initially
known as Yeadon Aerodrome when it set out club flights and training in 1931.
With its increased number of flights and improved check-in facilities, Leeds
Bradford airport is renowned as being the fasted growing airport
in the UK. The increase in passengers over the previous year was 17%. This
is a phenomenal number for an already established airport. The airport became
a limited company in 1987. In the year 1994, the airport had its restrictions
removed which were meant to decrease its flexibility as a popular destination
on the aerial map of the United Kingdom.
Airport Structure
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Terminals
– All airlines operate from the main terminal at Leeds Bradford.
Domestic and international arrivals are located on the ground floor
of the terminal, to the right of the building as you walk in. Check-in
desks are located on the ground floor directly opposite the main entrance
to the main concourse. Departure lounges are on the first floor. Boarding
usually begins around 45 minutes before departure.
Transit systems – There is only 1 terminal. Arriving
by the one way road the terminal stretches along the road, you reach
the departure area first, arrivals being further along the building.
Inside the terminals – All airlines operate from the
main terminal at Leeds Bradford. Domestic and international arrivals
are located on the ground floor of the terminal, to the right of the
building as you walk in. Check-in desks are located on the ground
floor directly opposite the main entrance to the main concourse. Departure
lounges are on the first floor. For International flights remember
to check in 2 hours prior to departure. The same holds true for European
flights. As far as domestic flights, just check in 1 hour before departure.
The boarding procedure usually begins around 45 minutes before departure.
Safety - Enhanced security measures are adopted
at Leeds Bradford International Airport. This means
that travelers should consent to more time while going for security
checks. The airport is secured by security personnel. It is advised
that one should always check the exact hand luggage allowance with
particular airline before packing. Some items like scissors, blades,
knives, needles and even pool cues/darts are not allowed while traveling.
The security troops have strict policies for cylinders, magnets, fire-lighters,
poisons and radioactive materials. The airport enjoys great success
in securing the airport. Till date almost no terrorist group or major
bomb scares have been reported.
Business facilities – The airport has a business lounge
facility located in the departure lounge on the first floor. The business
lounges have wireless internet facilities, Internet docking points
and individual workstations. They also offer complimentary newspapers,
free of charge drinks (hot and cold, alcoholic/non-alcoholic) and
complimentary light snacks. Business facilities like telephones, fax
facilities, power points for laptops are also available. The departure
lounge at the airport is fitted with Wi-Fi technology which allows
passengers with well-matched laptops to access the internet without
using any wires. Photocopying services are also available. These facilities
can be enjoyed by both business travelers and pleasure travelers.
Family interests – There is an unsupervised children's
play area located in the international departure lounge. The play
area is operated by a private service provider. Many machines vending
children's toys and key rings in the terminal building can be easily
reached by children. Many game centers offer a wide range of computer
and simulated games for all passengers to enjoy. They are not restricted
to children only. The airport has many WH Smith stores located at
the check-in hall A and in the departure lounge. Like it, many other
shops sell a variety of children's books, comics, games and confectionery.
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Special service
– Leeds Bradford airport tries to ensure their
disabled passengers are able to travel as comfortably and as hassle-free
as possible. Facilities for disabled passengers include reserved parking
close to the terminal building for disabled badge holders. There are
lifts to all floors. The toilets for disabled are situated on all
floors of the building. Wheelchairs available are also available on
request. Ramps can be requested prior to requirement. This is the
reason why disabled travelers should pre-arrange the services before
hand. Ambulift services are available for assisting passengers while
boarding and alighting from the aircraft. Devices like hearing induction
loops are available at the information desk. The airport has specifically
placed 'Large Print' timetables that are made available on request
from the Information Desk.
Parking options – There are a few good options in and
off Leeds Bradford Airport. The Short Stay parking
is placed directly in front of the terminal building. They are ideal
for people dropping off or picking up passengers. The Long-stay car
parks are also located close to the terminal building. There are separate
arrangements and special discounts.
Extra information - While shopping at Leeds Bradford
International Airport, always remember that there are products
which are classed as Duty Free items. These include liquor, tobacco
and pure perfume. When traveling from the EU to the UK, please do
not pay any tax or duty on goods you have bought in another EU country.
This is valid as long as the tax was included in the price when you
purchased the items (for your own use) and gifts.
Leaving from Leeds Bradford airport – Leeds
Bradford International Airport has good connections with
road, rail and bus networks. The airport is well signposted on a large
number of routes in this region. Travelers can choose from the MetroConnect737
bus service that connects the airport to Bradford, Shipley, Guiseley
and Yeadon and the MetroConnect757 airlink bus service. The latter
connects to Leeds and Otley. Both services run every half hour during
the week. Licensed taxis are available from the taxi rank outside
the terminal building at the airport. The Main Line station is in
Leeds that is located 10 miles from the airport. There are 2 nearer
Local Line Stations. Leeds City centre coach station is the nearest
National express coach station to Leeds Bradford airport.
A traveler can easily catch a bus from the adjacent bus station to
the airport. Chauffer-driven cars and cars on hire are available for
ones not willing to wait that extra bit.
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Essentials - There are many international currency
exchange counters located in the terminal building. Travelers can find them
in the adjoining areas in check-in hall A, international arrivals and baggage
reclaim centers. There is a prayer room for travelers willing to spend some
time in solitude and recluse. It is located on the first floor of the departure
lounge. Many travelers are in a hurry and for them; car hire services are
available within the main terminal building. Facilities like digital photos
are also available within the check-in area of the terminal. They can deliver
accepted ID photographs for passports and driving licenses in less than
a minute. Mobile Phone top-up vending machines are also available for the
business traveler willing to stay connected.
Airlines operating from Leeds Bradford airport
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Air Southwest, bmi,
Eastern Airways, Flybe, Jet2.com, KLM, Ryanair etc.
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