It used to be my local airport and despite all the poor reviews, I’ve never had a bad experience there. I must have flown from LBA on around 30 occasions and not once did anything go wrong. No queues, no overcrowding and rarely any delays. I lived 30 minutes away and I found it an excellent little airport.
@beantravelling Жыл бұрын
I think the only issue with Leeds Bradford Airport is the fact it is one of the oldest, and hasn't had the expansion needed for the passengers at peak times. When I flew last time it was fine, but when you have school holidays summer flights, it struggles
@Charles123498 ай бұрын
@@beantravellingThey were going to build a new terminal but climate activists made them cancel it
@soggytissu39826 ай бұрын
@@beantravellingbruh it is old BUT I STILL LIKE IT
@soggytissu39826 ай бұрын
@@Charles12349i agree
@kevinkibble83426 ай бұрын
Same. I will say it does feel a little overcrowded at times due to its size and the increasing amount of flights, but I always felt getting through security and onto the plane has been done efficiently whenever I've used it.
@unofficialleeds908411 ай бұрын
Having flown on a peak-time flight to Alicante during half term, I had a very positive experience. Efficient security (5 mins) with helpful staff, and the airport never felt super crowded anywhere. Way better than when I last flew from LBA, back in 2010, and significantly nicer than Manchester T3, which had the worst security I've ever experienced.
@beantravelling11 ай бұрын
As I say in the video, a lot of this bad press is from just after lockdown when staff at all airports were low
@napoleoninrags305010 ай бұрын
My two main gripes with this airport are, you have to walk out to the aircraft which means that if there is heavy rain you arrive on the aircraft very wet. Secondly, most airports that I've been to, you simply walk out of arrivals and there is a taxi rank or bus stop therefore no problems. Owing to the excessive parking and pickup/set down fees this doesn't happen at Leeds. You have to order a taxi and wait, and again there is no proper shelter to wait under so you end up wet again.
@beantravelling10 ай бұрын
It's just an old airport. It needs a complete overhaul but yes the taxi thing is a problem. At least you can get the bus from outside to Leeds and I believe Harrogate, although I just saw the Leeds bus when there. That goes up to the main door
@napoleoninrags305010 ай бұрын
@@beantravelling Yes you are quite right in what you say, but they could at least make the problem that they themselves have created with taxis, more palatable with a decent shelter for people who need to wait for them. There is a particular taxi service with a base on the airport, but they charge considerably more than anyone else so are worth avoiding.
@36814 Жыл бұрын
Belfast IS in UK so are never actually leaving . Difficult to arrive back when you never left in the first place.
@beantravelling Жыл бұрын
I know. The company I work for is based in Belfast and I deal with people all around the world who have difficulty in realizing that. I was merely traveling to a meeting, then going back to Yorkshire
@davidprocter29144 ай бұрын
I have flown from this airport in the region of 30 times over the past 25 years. It isn't the easiest place to get to being several miles from the nearest motorway/dual carriageway system. However when you do get there the Sentinel car par park is without doubt the best airport car park. Ive flown with KLM, Ryanair, BA and Jet2 from here and whilst never encountered any significant problems the Jet2 welcome/check in is fabulous. So friendly and efficient. The duty free and restaurant/cafe/shops are all pretty standard as they are operated by the same company in most UK airports. The actual process of getting from the terminal building to the aircraft certainly needs a radical overhaul {I am aware other commenters have mentioned this and I was not aware there had been objections from locals to the planning application}. I cannot recall ever having a delayed flight from here, my flights with KLM and BA were to their hubs at Schipol and Heathrow so that is very important. I much prefer going from here than Manchester or East Midlands which are my logical alternatives
@beantravelling4 ай бұрын
Totally agree. Manchester is significantly worse in my mind, and if you don't drive there is a bus to the airport from Leeds
@richardkellett791010 ай бұрын
I fly from here on a regular basis one of the main issues. You have walk through these tunnels to get to your aircraft I would class them as bus shelters put together . In winter it’s absolutely freezing I think it’s about time to get them removed. One of the main problems is the local people objected to a new terminal that the airport wanted to build. This building was going to replace existing building and be a lot greener for the environment . My opinion you have to move with the times if not you get left behind.
@norfolkhall Жыл бұрын
Looks a hell of a lot better than the experience we had at Manchester terminal 2 last year. Minimum a half to threequarters of an hour queues for everything including the gents toilets! Packed solid with people with no where to sit, dirty scruffy seats all stained with god know what. We fly out of Leeds/Bradford next week, will post an update of the experience when we return from holiday .
@beantravelling Жыл бұрын
I know what you mean, we used Manchester last year, not good at all
@rossybudz9 ай бұрын
Always used to go to Manchester, after trying Leeds, we have now used it 3 times, and it seems fine to me, replace the old bus shelter walkways and jobs a good un.
@beantravelling9 ай бұрын
It's just a building issue and it's ages. As far as I can see
@davidbrown2571 Жыл бұрын
Ive flown from leeds / bradford Airport for 30 + years , when i whent to the airport it was empty ,you were lucky to see another person, obviously now its more commercial its got busier. My worst bugbear with leeds is the baggage reclaim area ,it can be a heaith and safety issue when 2 or 3 flights land at the same time ,and the drop off and collection area is dangerous and you get battered by the wind and rain.
@NorthernGrowsUk Жыл бұрын
I live a mile from here and watch planes from my landing window taking off and landing. The only issue with leeds is the poor runway condition makes it bumpy . Also loads of turbulent shakes as its a high airport but its served us all well.
@beantravelling Жыл бұрын
I agree. Leeds Bradford airport is old. Very old. They need to spend a lot on it
@harmoneyreilly42259 ай бұрын
Seeems the airport especially the food court has outgrown itself
@beantravelling9 ай бұрын
That's a good way of putting it
@steveburnell5657Ай бұрын
I will be flying Into LBA soon and I’m really looking forward to it. I haven’t been to this airport since Wardair used to fly nonstop. from Canada. Thanks for this video. I actually think that it looks like a nice airport and it’s only 15 minutes from t’house.
@beantravellingАй бұрын
I like it, it's out closest
@itsmedtp7 ай бұрын
It's actually quite effective and efficient. The baggage collection is old (currently being upgraded) and the layout is a bit strange. But it runs pretty smoothly!
@beantravelling7 ай бұрын
Totally agree wasn't aware of baggage upgrade
@itsmedtp7 ай бұрын
@@beantravelling they've just broken ground on an extension. Wanted to build a whole new terminal but was blocked by central gov.
@roylansbrian47229 ай бұрын
I use LBA for my holiday flights.Two major problems.Foodvcourts not big enough for the volume of passengers,and the walk to the planes if it is raining
@beantravelling9 ай бұрын
Would agree fully
@strawberritart24 ай бұрын
Absolutely spot mate with the reasons there were with big queues etc..we have always used LBA and never had a problem..👍🏼
@beantravelling4 ай бұрын
Thanks. I like Leeds loads more than Manchester
@roylansbrian47226 ай бұрын
LBA is my local airport.The walk to Jet 2 flights is a pain but I'd rather fly from here than trail to Manchester
@beantravelling6 ай бұрын
Definitely
@madamkuku86295 ай бұрын
I would fly from anywhere rather than Manchester airport, which always has issues: snow cancellation in winter, power cut in summer and I have been in both of those accidents. The worst airport is Manchester.
@deedye1440 Жыл бұрын
Superb local airport, does need updating in parts but I’ve been flying from there 50 years and never had a bad experience.
@beantravelling Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I agree
@hoppinonabronzeleg9477 Жыл бұрын
RAF Yeadon to most of us, home to the WWII camouflaged Avro factory c/w fibre glass cows on the top. When they extended the runway 1983/84, they moved the old Roman 'Stoop stone' because it was right in the way of the runway, only been there 2,000 years! In the 1950s they had an RAF training school for Leeds University Air Squadron. there were times that the odd chipmunk ended up in Yeadon Tarn when they misjudged their landings!
@beantravelling Жыл бұрын
Great facts, thanks for sharing
@itsmedtp7 ай бұрын
Playing fast and loose there with the 'to most of us' assertion
@johnmorris78153 ай бұрын
It was never meant to be an airport, it was an aircraft factory with a runway attached to it, the idea was that the aircraft were built, pushed out of the production facility where an ATS lass would come along, jump in and leave to go to squadron service and never come back. Later adopted by the RAF and even later adopted by Leeds Bradford city council. The rest is history.
@viper786910 ай бұрын
We are from Lancashire and swear by LB Airport...used it 50 + on business and holidays. By choice wouldn't go anywhere else. Parking 10 out of 10, security 10/10 . Manchester is a nightmare on every level. My bag had been opened, security ..takes an age...very negative experience always.
@beantravelling10 ай бұрын
Totally agree, as I said it was the problems after COVID it got this reputation, but now seems fine to me, Manchester is definitely a nightmare.
@lindagarczynski2415 Жыл бұрын
The positive is it’s convenience. No hassle that we have trailing to Manchester. The complaints are L&B is far too small for the amount of people using it. There’s no where to sit unless you spend a fortune in the food areas. The distance you have to walk from the aircraft trailing heavy bags to the main exits is exhausting, especially when your getting on a bit.
@beantravelling Жыл бұрын
Definitely, it's just too small
@AGTC0093 ай бұрын
The trouble with Leeds/Bradford airport is the size of the place ! It has not been allowed to expand with the growing passenger numbers mainly because of Jet2's success ! Leeds council are so backward it's untrue ! It doesn't need night flights It just needs more space for passengers to spread out !
@beantravelling3 ай бұрын
Totally agree
@AGTC0093 ай бұрын
@@beantravelling Actually just read today that there will be £200m of private investment used at LB airport lets hope that does the right thing !
@arranmelaugh56066 ай бұрын
It’s great and convenient if you’re flying to Spain or other destinations that don’t take too long. They’re meant to be expanding I believe.
@beantravelling6 ай бұрын
They have tried to expand for years, so let's hope so.
@andrewfoster2596 ай бұрын
@@beantravelling They have started work on a £100 million extension to the terminal and they are going to reconfigure the current terminal to fit in with it. I fly fom LBA around 4 times a year and don't have problems plus it's just up the road from where I live.
@cuteleedsgirl523 ай бұрын
This is like my local airport but I’m flying back to LBA on Friday from Spain
@beantravelling3 ай бұрын
@@cuteleedsgirl52 my local airport too
@cuteleedsgirl523 ай бұрын
I’m flying back to the airport on Friday night, since I’m still in Spain.
@cuteleedsgirl523 ай бұрын
I went the past the places that you went past
@beantravelling3 ай бұрын
@@cuteleedsgirl52 and what did you think
@cuteleedsgirl523 ай бұрын
@@beantravelling it’s actually pretty good but why do they not put like a block for fashion, and like a food court but the other things are fine I guess
@deardiary8292 Жыл бұрын
I love it. Cute, tiny and reliable.
@beantravelling Жыл бұрын
Yes, small and still does everything it needs to
@WalkWithNiamh Жыл бұрын
Informative vlog, I’ve flew in and out of LBA with Ryanair to and from Ireland, always found Leeds to feel crampt and crowded. Belfast Int is by far the worst in Ireland 😂. Keep up the good work.
@beantravelling Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Belfast international is awful so I have heard, but i think you may have had more experience of that than me. What do you think of City airport?
@WalkWithNiamh Жыл бұрын
@@beantravelling With city airport, I think you made a good point in that it was actually designed to be an airport, and with it being small, the huge windows allow for so much more natural light vs Leeds Bradford. What did you think of the Aer Lingus flight over? the planes are so tiny! Niamh x
@beantravelling Жыл бұрын
@@WalkWithNiamh Yes, definitely tiny, but nice staff. Very friendly
@WalkWithNiamh Жыл бұрын
@@bernardfitzsimons6942 😂😂. There’s redevelopment work going on so hopefully we’ll see a positive difference in next few years.
@mall2318 ай бұрын
LBA is my local airport KLM can get you to Schiphol Airport in just over one hour and than you can get to any corner of the world
@beantravelling8 ай бұрын
It is for me as well
@airaction22577 ай бұрын
Leeds were going to expand the airport but the local action group who seem to complain about everything put in an objection, if you want to complain about noise from an airport why would you chose to live near one.
@beantravelling7 ай бұрын
Totally agree, it's been there longer than anyone living tgere
@waldenhouse4 ай бұрын
Worse Airport for what? This is RAF Yeadon and the highest airfield in the UK. Its runway is legendary for the ‘hump’ designed to get heavy bombers off the ground by giving more lift. It’s actually one of the best airports, in many respects. I’ve had and seen a couple of “go round” incidents due to the cushion of wind over the hump (there’s a proper name for it but I don’t know what it is). This stops the plane from dropping and as hard as the flight deck try it just won’t go down so a “go round” is a regular occurrence. Nothing to be frightened of!
@beantravelling4 ай бұрын
@@waldenhouse as. I say in the video, it isn't bad, just old
@MarmiteSpencer2 ай бұрын
Does what it says on the tin..no frills, no swathes of fancy shops, bars etc...10 minutes in a taxi from home....new terminal under construction...viva LBA!
@beantravelling2 ай бұрын
@@MarmiteSpencer as you will have seen, totally agree
@johnmorris78153 ай бұрын
Worst in what way? I’ve operated from LBA since 1988 and apart from overattentive staff security, an out of wind runway, a single runway which is bizarrely downhill at both ends, the worst snow record in the British Isles, the worst wind conditions in the UK and the worst weather and visibility due to it being on top of a hill, I can’t understand why you would think it was a bad airport? I prefer to call it challenging.
@beantravelling3 ай бұрын
@@johnmorris7815 if you watch to the end, you will see I believe it does well with what it has, and I point out how this is an old airport which limits the way it can work. The 'worst airport ' was from a report just after COVID when staff levels were down
@johnmorris78153 ай бұрын
@@beantravelling I did watch and I agree with your statement, however my comment is also regarding operating from LBA since 1988 in F27’s, DC9’s, B737’s and A320 family of aircraft. Unfortunately it like many other regional airports has infrastructure that is constantly behind the level of traffic that it generates and they are always limited by space, when I started to operate there it had a usable cross runway that had to close to provide more parking, other ares were also sacrificed for the same end while the terminal had the front moved forward about 30 feet to accommodate a larger checkin area, the lounge area is pretty much unchanged though.
@garyrobertshaw2202 Жыл бұрын
Great little airport is leeds I use it all the time
@beantravelling Жыл бұрын
I agree
@soggytissu39826 ай бұрын
I JUST AM IN LEEDS OMG STOP THE HATING
@beantravelling6 ай бұрын
If you watched the video, you would understand that is not the case.
@ajs4110 ай бұрын
Why was Concorde using this small airport?
@beantravelling10 ай бұрын
The simple answer is I don't know, however the runway being situated where it is and being a longer than some due to the previous usage during the war, did give an advantage over others.
@ajs4110 ай бұрын
@@beantravelling Thanks for the reply. I was just watching this video because my brother is about to take a flight today from here to Amsterdam, and then to Boston. Only problem is he only has 60 mins to change at Amsterdam and the first flight is now 40 mins late, so I hope they hold the second one so that he has time to make the change! I've never been to Leeds Bradford Airport. It looks interesting (for an airport). My local one is Birmingham, or East Midlands.
@beantravelling10 ай бұрын
I actually work in travel, and if he has booked through KLM all the way, they are responsible for getting him to his final destination if the flight is late. If he has booked each flight separately, it's his responsibility. Hope that helps
@jezwaters2773 Жыл бұрын
Flown from a fair few airports. Leeds/B A is absolutely fine. Never had an issue there. Worse airport, no.
@beantravelling Жыл бұрын
As you can see in my review, it's fine just built from the original airport so dated layout. I do feel the issues are from just after lockdown when it had some major staff issues, which are now sorted
@JetsetJase7 ай бұрын
Major issues are its poor location, runway orientation and terminal. Luckily, there is a £100M terminal improvement plan underway.
@beantravelling7 ай бұрын
Not heard of that.
@jipobthepro3626 Жыл бұрын
Obviously this is NOT a joke.
@beantravelling Жыл бұрын
Love the humour
@malcolmclark90253 ай бұрын
My question is not about the airport but who are they they say it's the worst airport who are they because in my mind you can't wait for the airport unless you want to go Long Haul in which case go down to Heathrow never mind Manchester
@beantravelling3 ай бұрын
It was the newspaper who stayed it
@hankstaines65683 ай бұрын
Not for me - a B to get to/from. - and they are contemplating expanding to long haul flights. They dropped a bollock by not making Doncaster/ Sheffield airport work. Second class Britain/cattle class management.
@beantravelling3 ай бұрын
Haven't you heard, Doncaster is due to reopen. They are waiting for an official announcement but it looks likely it will be running in 2025
@hankstaines65683 ай бұрын
Who will@@beantravelling Yes, and Armaggedon is coming too, who will get here first?
@richardkellett79104 ай бұрын
Leeds Bradford airport, you mean Jet2 airport it’s ok for short holiday flights. If you need to go long haul forget it Manchesters the place .
@beantravelling4 ай бұрын
It's a small airport but it has concord land here
@UFO16018 ай бұрын
I think you’ll find my local airport Manchester, is a worse experience.
@beantravelling8 ай бұрын
Been there, and yes it is 😊
@danielgardecki104611 ай бұрын
It's the best airport in the country. No messing about. In and out in 2 seconds.
@beantravelling11 ай бұрын
As you will have seen in the video, I agree it good, just dated
@ChrisJames-pq6gg Жыл бұрын
love this airport flew from here for over 20 years with no issues no long walks and on time departures and there tying to improve the airport but unfortunately Leeds shitty council keep knocking them back...labour who control Leeds and are killing the city be issuing 20 mph speed limits on the runway soon ...
@beantravelling Жыл бұрын
I agree when I have used it, it's been fine. Just needs more space for travellers at peak times
@ChrisJames-pq6gg Жыл бұрын
@@beantravelling there trying to make it bigger
@philroberts5367 Жыл бұрын
Sad to say this but Manchester Airport has got to be a contender for worst UK airport..it used to win prizes..but what a terrible airport it is these days ...
@beantravelling Жыл бұрын
I agree. As a family we flew from Manchester a few years ago, it was a pain
@user-ke3xr9xl2i7 ай бұрын
trouble is this airport is not In London
@beantravelling7 ай бұрын
Would be a long way for people in Yorkshire to go for a flight
@johnsharp4128 Жыл бұрын
You were lucky when we went in 2022 it took us 1 1/2 hours to get through security and that was only because we were pulled from the queue as our flight was leaving.
@beantravelling Жыл бұрын
I can understand that, it was a nightmare at all airports due to not enough staff, but Leeds was definitely one of the worst
@stuarthodge31877 ай бұрын
Won't fly from anywhere else. LBA forever!
@beantravelling7 ай бұрын
I do think it's a good airport,
@mrnaughtycat Жыл бұрын
Are you going to do stuff with ya kids again
@beantravelling Жыл бұрын
Definitely, I have a few to edit and will also have other things planned
@mrnaughtycat Жыл бұрын
@@beantravellingthat’s great ile be looking Ford to it
@jerrycuthbertson11226 ай бұрын
Who reads the Telegraph anyway.
@beantravelling6 ай бұрын
So true
@tanjamaleckilubbersen9 ай бұрын
Its crampt and old and dirty in mine opinion that airport
@beantravelling9 ай бұрын
It's certainly could do with a lot of work but is also one of the oldest continuously in operation airports in the UK
@FINSYT9766 ай бұрын
I love this airport y’all are wrong
@beantravelling6 ай бұрын
I like it too, it just needs more space which is limited because of where it is
@jaynechew1666 ай бұрын
I do not like Leeds bradford at all not for me im afraid
@jipobthepro3626 Жыл бұрын
LEEDS BRADFORD ISNT A 'SMALL AIRPORT' ITS THE BEST AIR POERT IN THE KNOW UNIVERSE AND FOR THAT REASON ALONE HAVE I MADE THE STRONG DECISION TO DISS LIKE THIS RECHID KZbin VIDEO THAT I WILL NOT BE TAKING ANY INFO FROM. But I am still intrigued what you and the telegraph think about this airport. So your welcome for a view. I expect 100 of your fine British pound to enter my bank shortly!!
@doryb2006 Жыл бұрын
I think you should give him his hundred quid.
@daveh108110 ай бұрын
Eh......come again?
@neiljones402511 ай бұрын
Rubbish great airport lba wouldn't fly anywhere else.Go to Manchester Airport which more about extortion from the minute you get there to the time you board .
@beantravelling11 ай бұрын
If you watch the video fully you will see I say the same
@neilburns8869 Жыл бұрын
Define worst? Just exactly what makes Leeds Bradford the worst airport in the UK and how is it that you know this? Because to make such a sweeping and very ignorant claim you must have access to a lot of insider information. Have you made comparisons by flying into and out of various regional airports around the UK such as Southampton, Exeter, Plymouth, Bristol, Norwich, East Midlands, Humberside, Cardiff Wales, Prestwick, Dundee, Inverness, Wick, Sumburgh, Newcastle', Liverpool, Sheffield Doncaster, Cambridge, Londonderry and Bournemouth?
@beantravelling Жыл бұрын
As the video states, it was a UK national newspaper, and my opinion is it isn't that bad just had issues just after lockdown