When the summer starts in May and throughout our summer months it is an extremely popular time to book a last-minute holiday, usually to travel within eight-12 weeks of booking.
We find that many customers may have ruled out a summer holiday and then decide quite late – that they do indeed want to go on an overseas holiday after all. Ordinarily, late deal customers just want to get away at some point – to somewhere – and at a price that suits their budget. Hence 'Martini months’ – from the iconic song – Any Time, Any Place, Anywhere in the 1970s Martini adverts.
With summer just around the corner we were delighted last week to have an unexpected visit from Nathan, the travel trade and community engagement executive at Leeds Bradford Airport; who brought along his ‘boss’, Damian, Chief Operating Officer & Accountable Manager. They were extremely excited (as we were to see) a new video and visuals that have been released to showcase an exciting glimpse into Leeds Bradford Airport transformative £100 million terminal expansion.
The major redevelopment, set to be completed in time for the summer 2025 holidays, is designed to elevate passenger experience while reinforcing the airport’s commitment to sustainability and regional economic growth.
The latest video and images bring to life what you can expect when you visit the new terminal, providing a more expansive look at the new space. The new departure lounge, meticulously designed for optimal passenger comfort, will feature enhanced seating areas and an improved retail and dining offering.
Meanwhile, a striking exterior view highlights the terminal’s contemporary design, showcasing LBA’s vision for a state of the art, efficient, and environmentally friendly airport. The visuals also show the new baggage reclaim area designed to streamline to arrivals process for travellers, plus the upgraded passport control area, which will incorporate cutting-edge security technology, ensuring a smoother and more secure journey for all passengers.
It has certainly been a long time coming as more and more airlines are choosing to fly from Leeds Bradford airport and of course the continued growth of Jet2.com & Jet2holidays. The first phase of the regeneration project is scheduled for completion in summer 2025, at which point guests will be welcomed into the new terminal extension. Following this milestone, attention will shift to phase two of the project, which focuses on redeveloping the existing terminal to further enhance the airport’s overall infrastructure.
Damian Ives, Chief Operating Officer & Accountable Manager at Leeds Bradford Airport, said: “We want to ensure that every passenger travelling through LBA has an easy, stress-free start to their journey. This investment is an essential part of streamlining our processes and making travelling through LBA an easier and more pleasant experience for everyone.
Exciting times indeed for our local airport and I have been promised a first hand tour in the very near future. Watch this space!