Leeds Bradford Airport expansion plans approved
24.07.09
Plans to extend Leeds Bradford Airport, which would double its capacity in five years, have been approved by councillors. The proposals include a £28m extension to the terminal building, a new departure lounge, an improved check-in area and an expanded security zone. The improvements are part of a five-year £70m investment programme promised by private equity firm Bridgepoint Capital, which bought the airport for £145m last year.
In April the city council rejected an original plan because of concerns over the impact on roads around the airport. However, revised plans will see thousands of pounds invested in public transport to and from the airport.
John Parkin, the airport's chief executive, said: ‘We are creating capacity for the airport to serve the demand for air travel from this region. There are more people flying from Manchester who live in our catchment area than we have total passenger numbers. This situation needs to be corrected.’
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