Leeds Bradford Airport

[Jozzyd]

We are flying 9am ish from this airport and have never flown from here before so any info would be appreciated. We usually fly from Manchester but prices were much cheaper from Leeds and about half an hour drive so took the plunge. Bit worried about feeding the 2 little ones, drinks and stuff and flying with Onur (no food) so any tips appreciateds. Last year we ended up with 9 hour delay and were not prepared enough, kids only 2 and 5 and were starving by the time we landed

[reesy1959]

Only tips I am going to stick to since my last holiday is on the return journey. I left all my toiletries (as most of us do) with the staff at the hotel, then had a 25 hour delay with no toiletries

I already have a mini bottle of shampoo, shower gel etc etc in a small toilet bag now (not much weight) that I will keep packed at all times.

[Jozzyd]

That's a good one Mary we always leave it all behind

[DODGY DAVE]

Hi Jozzyd
We always try to fly from LBA not just because it is only 10 mins from home but I think it is better than manchester because things seem to move quicker there . They have a cafe/restaurant area where you can get a meal or a snack , they have a couple of bars if you fancy one for the road and the duty free is pretty good with deals on spirits which are cheaper than on the plane , think you might be pleasantly surprised .

Dodgy Dave

[Fanny]

Only tips I am going to stick to since my last holiday is on the return journey. I left all my toiletries (as most of us do) with the staff at the hotel, then had a 25 hour delay with no toiletries

I already have a mini bottle of shampoo, shower gel etc etc in a small toilet bag now (not much weight) that I will keep packed at all times.

aw poor you, we usually leave our toiletries too but one time [cant think why] we brought them home.........we were delayed 28 hours
there was me in emergency accom, handing out face wipes and passing deoderant round ha ha

[reesy1959]

We live and learn Fanny, and like I said earlier, not too much weight in the bag. I even have the fold up toothbrush, because we usually throw these away as we leave. I definitely wont be caught again.

It was horrible having to wash your hair with shower gel, which was the only toiletries we had supplied by the hotel.

[bill atkinson]

hi we always fly onur air from ncl. grankids etc. take a few sandwiches they like the best and a chocolate bar, buy them a drink when you get through to w h smiths or somewhere like that. we take a portable dvd player with two or three of there favourite games or films on .after all its only 4 hour flight. at these smaller air ports their is usually less hassle any way and less Qs enjoy bill atkinson PS buy NOWT at dalaman airport coming back prices are shocking do your sandwiches before you leave and water / drinks etc . in icmeler