Leeds Bradford Airport first started running commercial airline in 1935, after a brief break for WWII it resumed operations in 1947 and has been growing ever since. Almost three million travellers used the airport in 2008 making it the busiest in Yorkshire. It is also the highest airport in all of England at 208m above sea level.

There are wide variety of facilities available including private lounges for business class travellers, where you can use Fast Track to escape the queues at security. Cheap car hire at Leeds Bradford Airport UK (LBA) is another services provided. Disabled passengers now also have a dedicated long stay car park with shuttle buses that are adapted to take wheelchairs.

If you are eating, the airport has the Food Village located before security so you ca enjoy a meal before entering the Departure Lounge. A snack store named O’Brien’s Irish Sandwich Bar can be found in the Arrivals hall close to the car rental kiosks.

For travel to and from the airport there are taxis and local buses going to surrounding cities and towns. Trains are located in Leeds and Bradford and a direct shuttle service can be used. There are three car parks in total, one long stay and two short stay, one which doubles as a business class car park. Cheap car hire at Leeds Bradford Airport UK (LBA) is another choice of transport.

Duty free shopping is made easier at the airport, for returning passengers to the UK they can purchase their goods and collect them on return. Superdrug pharmacy is on hand for toiletries and medical needs. WH Smith offers magazine, newspapers, puzzle books and lots more to pass the time on a journey.