Leeds Bradford Airport expansion plans one step closer

By The Newsroom
Published 5th Oct 2018, 10:58 BST
Updated 6th Oct 2018, 04:33 BST
Artist's impression of the proposed expansion.Artist's impression of the proposed expansion.
Artist's impression of the proposed expansion.
Leeds City councillors supported plans to expand Leeds Bradford Airport to accommodate an extra million passengers per year.

Early plans for a new terminal building at Leeds Bradford Airport went before the authority’s city plans panel.

It followed an announcement from the airport earlier this month that it would invest £12m into the scheme, which would increase capacity and include a new arrivals hall.

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The meeting heard how plans for the site included a bigger immigration area and extra UK Border Force desks, as well as a larger customs area and a bigger baggage reclaim facility.

A representative from Leeds Bradford Airport said: “Its a fresh new start for the airport, it’s a new beginning for the airport.