Having just flown in and out of Leeds I agree that its just about at capacity in the summer months. They are presently putting more desperately needed seats in place and doing up the ground floor which has closed some of the eating and drinking facilities there.Making it even more cramped. Why they didnt do it in the quieter winter months is beyond belief though
Leeds is and always will be a bucket and spade, with a few city routes bolted on airport. It does that well, but that`s all it is. It isnt going to relocate anytime soon either. Certainly would`nt fly out of there in the winter far too unreliable weather conditions. Its also often very pricey out of there, cheaper via Man or Lpl and with excellent train connections very easy to get to. The last twice we have had 8am check ins and stayed overnight at the Premier Inn rather than risk two of Leeds overcrowded ring roads at peak traffic times. It is what it is