Summary Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has outlined its plans for the next few decades, with the airport planning to gradually increase its annual passenger numbers. Its key priorities included more routes, frequencies, and connections to major hubs, including those in North America and the Middle East. The airport cited the development of the next-generation aircraft such as the A321XLR that could unlock more long-haul routes from LBA.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has published its master plan, ‘Vision 2030,’ envisioning the airport’s growth, including more than doubling its passenger numbers by 2045. More than doubling passenger numbers According to Vincent Hodder, the chief executive officer (CEO) of LBA, local access to international destinations without a long journey to the airport while also benefitting from a quick and efficient journey through check-in and security was what a local and regional-sized airport does well. “Facilitating trade links for local businesses promoting local jobs for international investors is a key component of what makes Leeds Bradford Airport essential for the region.
” ‘Vision 2030’ detailed that the airport has committed to spending around £200 million ($255 million), which will improve several areas of LBA, including the terminal, runway, and other infrastructure around the airport, such as a new rail station. The master plan also outlined that growing LBA’s network and meeting the needs of the local catchment area was essen.