Leeds Bradford Airport - UK's Worst Airport?

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UK's Worst Airport?
Welcome to a first hand exploration of the travel experience at Leeds Bradford Airport!
In this video, I take you behind the scenes of my recent journey through this bustling hub of connectivity. As i travel with Aer Lingus to Ireland, join me as I uncover the ins and outs of the airport's operations.
Leeds Bradford Airport serves as a gateway to numerous destinations, connecting travellers to various corners of the world. As I traversed through its terminals, I encountered a range of amenities and services designed to make the travel process as smooth as possible. From duty-free shopping options to a variety of dining establishments, there's something for every passenger's convenience and taste.
One of the highlights of my visit was witnessing the speed of the security procedures, which I wasn't expecting. Airport staff worked diligently to ensure a safe and secure environment for all passengers, while also maintaining a steady flow of travellers through the checkpoints.
Throughout the video, I'll share insights into the layout of the airport, making it easier for you to navigate during your own travels. You'll also get a glimpse of the departure gates and lounges, offering a comfortable space to relax before your flight takes off.
So is Leeds Bradford Airport one of the worst airports in the world ?
Whether you're a frequent flyer or a first-time traveller, this video aims to provide valuable insights into the various facets of the airport experience at Leeds Bradford. Join me as we embark on a virtual tour through the terminals, uncovering the features that contribute to a seamless travel journey.
If you're planning a trip through Leeds Bradford Airport, this video will arm you with the knowledge you need to make the most of your visit. Sit back, relax, and prepare to embark on a visual journey through one of the UK's well-travelled airports.
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more travel-related content, as well as helpful tips for navigating airports around the world. Safe travels, and I'll see you in the next adventure!

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@johnstephen4883 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай 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

@Charles12349 4 ай бұрын

@@beantravellingThey were going to build a new terminal but climate activists made them cancel it

@soggytissu3982 2 ай бұрын

@@beantravellingbruh it is old BUT I STILL LIKE IT

@soggytissu3982 2 ай бұрын

@@Charles12349i agree

@kevinkibble8342 2 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.

@36814 9 ай бұрын

Belfast IS in UK so are never actually leaving . Difficult to arrive back when you never left in the first place.

@beantravelling 9 ай 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

@unofficialleeds9084 7 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.

@beantravelling 7 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

@hoppinonabronzeleg9477 9 ай 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 9 ай бұрын

Great facts, thanks for sharing

@itsmedtp 3 ай бұрын

Playing fast and loose there with the 'to most of us' assertion

@johnmorris7815 3 күн 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.

@davidprocter2914 7 күн 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

@beantravelling 6 күн 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

@richardkellett7910 6 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 11 ай 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 11 ай бұрын

I know what you mean, we used Manchester last year, not good at all

@napoleoninrags3050 6 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.

@beantravelling 6 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

@napoleoninrags3050 6 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.

@airaction2257 3 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.

@beantravelling 3 ай бұрын

Totally agree, it's been there longer than anyone living tgere

@strawberritart2 26 күн бұрын

Absolutely spot mate with the reasons there were with big queues etc..we have always used LBA and never had a problem..👍🏼

@beantravelling 26 күн бұрын

Thanks. I like Leeds loads more than Manchester

@harmoneyreilly4225 6 ай бұрын

Seeems the airport especially the food court has outgrown itself

@beantravelling 6 ай бұрын

That's a good way of putting it

@NorthernGrowsUk 10 ай 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 10 ай бұрын

I agree. Leeds Bradford airport is old. Very old. They need to spend a lot on it

@davidbrown2571 9 ай 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.

@waldenhouse 21 күн 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!

@beantravelling 21 күн бұрын

@@waldenhouse as. I say in the video, it isn't bad, just old

@johnmorris7815 3 күн 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.

@beantravelling 3 күн 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

@johnmorris7815 3 күн 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.

@roylansbrian4722 2 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

@beantravelling 2 ай бұрын

Definitely

@madamkuku8629 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.

@WalkWithNiamh 10 ай 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 10 ай 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 10 ай 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 10 ай бұрын

@@WalkWithNiamh Yes, definitely tiny, but nice staff. Very friendly

@WalkWithNiamh 10 ай бұрын

@@bernardfitzsimons6942 😂😂. There’s redevelopment work going on so hopefully we’ll see a positive difference in next few years.

@mall231 4 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

@beantravelling 4 ай бұрын

It is for me as well

@viper7869 6 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.

@beantravelling 6 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.

@roylansbrian4722 5 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

@beantravelling 5 ай бұрын

Would agree fully

@rossybudz 5 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.

@beantravelling 5 ай бұрын

It's just a building issue and it's ages. As far as I can see

@deardiary8292 11 ай бұрын

I love it. Cute, tiny and reliable.

@beantravelling 11 ай бұрын

Yes, small and still does everything it needs to

@itsmedtp 3 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!

@beantravelling 3 ай бұрын

Totally agree wasn't aware of baggage upgrade

@itsmedtp 3 ай бұрын

@@beantravelling they've just broken ground on an extension. Wanted to build a whole new terminal but was blocked by central gov.

@deedye1440 9 ай 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 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, I agree

@ajs41 6 ай бұрын

Why was Concorde using this small airport?

@beantravelling 6 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.

@ajs41 6 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.

@beantravelling 6 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

@lindagarczynski2415 10 ай 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 10 ай бұрын

Definitely, it's just too small

@ChrisJames-pq6gg 10 ай 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 10 ай бұрын

I agree when I have used it, it's been fine. Just needs more space for travellers at peak times

@ChrisJames-pq6gg 9 ай бұрын

@@beantravelling there trying to make it bigger

@user-ke3xr9xl2i 3 ай бұрын

trouble is this airport is not In London

@beantravelling 3 ай бұрын

Would be a long way for people in Yorkshire to go for a flight

@JetsetJase 3 ай бұрын

Major issues are its poor location, runway orientation and terminal. Luckily, there is a £100M terminal improvement plan underway.

@beantravelling 3 ай бұрын

Not heard of that.

@garyrobertshaw2202 9 ай бұрын

Great little airport is leeds I use it all the time

@beantravelling 9 ай бұрын

I agree

@arranmelaugh5606 3 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.

@beantravelling 3 ай бұрын

They have tried to expand for years, so let's hope so.

@andrewfoster259 2 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.

@UFO1601 4 ай бұрын

I think you’ll find my local airport Manchester, is a worse experience.

@beantravelling 4 ай бұрын

Been there, and yes it is 😊

@jezwaters2773 9 ай бұрын

Flown from a fair few airports. Leeds/B A is absolutely fine. Never had an issue there. Worse airport, no.

@beantravelling 9 ай 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

@philroberts5367 9 ай 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 9 ай бұрын

I agree. As a family we flew from Manchester a few years ago, it was a pain

@jipobthepro3626 10 ай бұрын

Obviously this is NOT a joke.

@beantravelling 10 ай бұрын

Love the humour

@mrnaughtycat 11 ай бұрын

Are you going to do stuff with ya kids again

@beantravelling 11 ай бұрын

Definitely, I have a few to edit and will also have other things planned

@mrnaughtycat 11 ай бұрын

@@beantravellingthat’s great ile be looking Ford to it

@johnsharp4128 9 ай 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 9 ай 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

@richardkellett7910 22 күн 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 .

@beantravelling 18 күн бұрын

It's a small airport but it has concord land here

@danielgardecki1046 7 ай бұрын

It's the best airport in the country. No messing about. In and out in 2 seconds.

@beantravelling 7 ай бұрын

As you will have seen in the video, I agree it good, just dated

@soggytissu3982 2 ай бұрын

I JUST AM IN LEEDS OMG STOP THE HATING

@beantravelling 2 ай бұрын

If you watched the video, you would understand that is not the case.

@stuarthodge3187 3 ай бұрын

Won't fly from anywhere else. LBA forever!

@beantravelling 3 ай бұрын

I do think it's a good airport,

@jaynechew166 2 ай бұрын

I do not like Leeds bradford at all not for me im afraid

@tanjamaleckilubbersen 5 ай бұрын

Its crampt and old and dirty in mine opinion that airport

@beantravelling 5 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

@jerrycuthbertson1122 2 ай бұрын

Who reads the Telegraph anyway.

@beantravelling 2 ай бұрын

So true

@FINSYT976 2 ай бұрын

I love this airport y’all are wrong

@beantravelling 2 ай бұрын

I like it too, it just needs more space which is limited because of where it is

@jipobthepro3626 10 ай 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 KZfaq 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 10 ай бұрын

I think you should give him his hundred quid.

@daveh1081 6 ай бұрын

Eh......come again?

@neilburns8869 9 ай 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 9 ай 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

@neiljones4025 7 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 .

@beantravelling 7 ай бұрын

If you watch the video fully you will see I say the same