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First Look At New Leeds Bradford Airport Terminal Expansion
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has released new visuals to showcase its transformative £100 million terminal expansion.
The major redevelopment, set to be completed in time for this year’s summer holiday season, is designed to elevate the passenger experience while reinforcing the airport’s commitment to sustainability and regional economic growth.
The latest images show what passengers can expect when they visit the new terminal.
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The new Departure Lounge
The new departure lounge will feature enhanced seating areas and an improved retail and dining offering. Meanwhile, a striking exterior view highlights the terminal’s contemporary design, showcasing LBA’s vision for a state of the art, efficient, and environmentally friendly airport.
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Baggage Reclaim
The visuals also show the new baggage reclaim area designed to streamline tHE arrivals process for travellers, plus an upgraded passport control area, which will incorporate cutting-edge security technology, ensuring a smoother and more secure journey for all passengers.
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Passport Control
The development underscores LBA’s ambition to strengthen its position as a key gateway to Yorkshire and beyond, ensuring it meets growing passenger demand while upholding its commitment to delivering first-class travel experiences.
Once complete, the new terminal extension will complement the existing facilities, providing a seamless gateway to over 80 destinations worldwide.
The first phase of the regeneration project is scheduled for completion this summer. Following this milestone, attention will shift to phase two of the project, which focuses on redeveloping the existing terminal to further enhance the airport’s overall infrastructure.
John Cunliffe, Commercial Director at Leeds Bradford Airport commented: “We’re excited to share the new visuals that offer passengers a preview of what’s to come at the airport.
“Our transformative terminal expansion is not only about creating a modern, comfortable airport experience for travellers but also about building a sustainable future for travel in the region.
"With construction progressing on schedule, we look forward to welcoming passengers to our upgraded facilities this summer.”
For further information and updates on the expansion project, please visit
www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk.