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I'm doing my bit, 3 return trips so far this year and another one in July.
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I would say that growth is as a result of the ongoing success of the two largest based airlines, Jet2 and Ryanair and has little to nothing to do with LBA. If anything, LBA is stifling that growth. Loss of routes, loss of airlines, numerous missed opportunities to rival airports, little to no public profile etc. In other words, loss of impetus. I take into account the terminal work which, imho, is too little too late. I have been calling for a change in management for some time. What with the other appointments that have taken place recently, it does feel as though things are changing and I'm looking forward to seeing a fresh approach that will hopefully give the airport a spring in its step.
Rather unfair that comment Aviador. The reason it is carnage is because LBA in currently investing a considerable amount on terminal works which will, when finished, significantly improve the customer experience. Many, including on here, were very quick to express the view that the works to extend the terminal should NOT be delayed until next winter, and LBA obviously agreed, starting the work immediately, with pretty much 24/7 work going on, (at additional cost), to ensure that the terminal is better by the summer peak. So whilst it may well be carnage, and unacceptable now during the peak periods due to the works being carried out, LBA are not ignoring the problem - they are currently fixing it. And, I can assure you that whilst LBA do not see fit to engage in publicly commenting in papers etc., they are very much aware of customer comments, whether positive or negative.
As for the comments of the 'respected journalist' - well I can think of one instantly who writes on a local paper who has made clear their dislike for LBA, and its management and who misses no opportunity to put LBA down whilst extolling the supposed virtues of DSA. Personally I take have no regard for anything any journalist might have to say.
....So I think we ought to be thankful for what we have achieved and give the LBA management a break. After all they are working with a sows ear of an airport so we can't expect them to make it into a silk purse however hard they try.
To me its looking more like Bridgepoint Capital PLC maybe having a clearout of LBA's Top management team. Especilly now if it's true Tony Hallwood has gone along with the Ex CEO John Parkin retiring.
I wonder why Bridgepoint Capital are making theses changes now after 10 years of ownership of the Airport.
Possible Airport up for sale, Looking to speed up expansion, Get rid if the dead wood or something totally different out of the blue?
16th June
Tony Hallwood, Leeds Bradford Airport's aviation development director, flies off to pastures new
Mark Stanford MarkS_TandA
T&A Reporter
Tony Hallwood, Leeds Bradford Airport's aviation development director, is leaving the site after nine years
A BOSS at Leeds Bradford Airport is to leave his role after nine years.
Tony Hallwood is stepping down as the Yeadon site’s aviation development director at the end of this month.
He says he is moving back to his family in Manchester and will also take an active role in his wife’s business.
He said: “I am immensely proud of my achievements at LBA in driving record passenger growth from 2.6million to 3.6m and delivering a string of major route development successes for the Leeds City Region and Yorkshire.
“Securing new based capacity from Ryanair and Monarch, the reintroduction of BA and Aer Lingus alongside Jet2.com’s and Flybe’s growth has helped ensure the continued success of LBA.
“I look forward to seeing the ongoing success of LBA under David Laws’ leadership.”
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