easyJet will no longer operate out of Leeds Bradford Airport

The airline operates five direct routes from Leeds Bradford to Palma de Mallorca, Malaga, Paris, Barcelona, and Belfast.

The popular budget airline has assured travellers that flight schedules up until that date will continue as normal.

What the airline had to say

An easyJet spokesperson said: “Following a review of our routes from Leeds Bradford Airport, we have made the decision to no longer operate flights from the airport after January 5. Our focus is on maintaining and developing routes which prove most popular with customers.

“We have contacted customers with bookings beyond this date to provide them with advance notice and inform them of their options, including a free transfer to flights from an alternative airport or a refund, and we are very sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Launch of the Paris service (Image: easyJet)

“We value the relationship we have built with Leeds Bradford Airport and we always keep options for our network under review, with the aim of providing more choice and connectivity where we see demand.”

easyJet taken over by another firm

Eight other airlines continue to operate from Leeds Bradford, including Ryanair and Jet2.

The announcement comes just two weeks after easyJet confirmed a £5.7 billion takeover by private equity firm Apollo.

It has also been reported that increased expenses in jet fuel and lower bookings have also caused a 70 per cent fall in profits for the firm.

LBA has been contacted for a comment.