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Snow and Ice Disrupt Departures at Leeds Bradford Airport

Officials say the airport remains open despite weather-related hold-ups.

Overview

  • Leeds Bradford Airport said it has stayed open and operational as adverse weather caused some airlines to delay departures.
  • The 7:40am flight to Barcelona was rescheduled to approximately 3:45pm, reflecting a build‑up of afternoon delays.
  • Airport updates listed mixed statuses, with Palma reported at gate closing and Geneva boarding, while services to Tenerife and Krakow faced delays.
  • A Jet2 passenger reported a six‑hour wait on a Paris flight and alleged limited de‑icing capacity, claims attributed to the pilot and not confirmed by the airline.
  • Passengers were advised to check directly with their airlines for the latest flight information, and outlets reported seeking comment from Jet2 without a published response.