Airport sees three million passengers

Leeds-Bradford Airport has reached a major milestone by breaking the three million passenger barrier.

The announcement that it has broken its three million rolling year passenger figure, is based on latest figures from the Civil Aviation Authority.

Passenger traffic was up by 19.6 per cent in May and 12.9 per cent in June compared to the same months last year – and the airport is now said to be one of the fastest-growing regional airports in the UK.

Tony Hallwood, the airport’s marketing director, said: “LBA’s significant increase in passenger traffic and extended route and airline choice for 2013 is particularly pleasing in such a competitive marketplace.  “We work closely with all our airline partners to introduce new routes and add frequency on existing services, and our efforts are now reflected in the airport’s increase in passenger numbers.

“LBA is proud to have secured commitment from several major airlines to invest in the region and create new employment opportunities.  “The three million passenger figure demonstrates the strength of our catchment area and the success of our strategy to deliver growth for the Leeds City Region and Yorkshire.”

METHODIST CHURCH: The morning service on Sunday was led by the Rev Fiona Spandler and at night members joined with the circuit service at Guiseley. The knit knax club met on Tuesday afternoon and tomorrow the weekly shoppers’ coffee morning will take place, together with the listening service for confidential talking. On Saturday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm, the celebration cafe will take place and will include several entertainers plus afternoon tea. This will be a fundraiser towards the cost of running the weekly minibus. The services on Sunday next will be led in the morning by Michael Hardstaffe and in the afternoon at 2.30pm there will be a circuit service at Norwood.