Leeds Bradford Airport targets US flights
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07.05.08
Leeds Bradford Airport has stated its intention to expand into the American market. Tony Hallwood, commercial and aviation development director at the hub, said passenger numbers have been boosted considerably in recent years by the launch of new flights to Europe.
However, he said that future growth could come from long haul routes, including to the US, with flights to New York a priority for the airport, as this will open up a ‘range of new linkages’ across North America. Such a move would mean that ‘there is less need for people to trawl down to London to connect to flights worldwide,’ he said.