Leeds Bradford Airport: Passengers on selected flights to get first look at new £100m terminal

The first phase of the £100m transformation is almost complete, and the airport has announced that some passengers arriving at the airport will be selected to go through the new arrivals process as part of a trial run.

The new process includes an upgraded passport control area, a new baggage reclaim area and cutting-edge technology. It is hoped all of the new developments will translate into a smoother journey for passengers through the airport.

Phase two of the project, which will focus on redeveloping and refurbishing the existing terminal, is also due to start soon.

Those travelling from the airport can expect to see some changes, including hoardings and scaffolding at the front of the building, as well as changes to the meet and great car parking area and bus pick up and drop off zones.

John Cunliffe, Commercial Director at Leeds Bradford Airport said: “This is a huge milestone for our airport and passengers will get a real feel for our new terminal experience within this testing phase.

“There are a few scenarios that we need to trial before we can reveal when the doors will open full-time, so we’re looking forward to seeing how this phase goes and the initial reactions of our passengers in the coming weeks.

“The changes we are bringing in as part of phase 2 will impact the usual passenger flows, and for that we apologise in advance and ask for your patience. It’s essential for us to continue to transform at pace ahead of completion next year. We’d like to thank passengers in advance for their understanding.”