Travellers are facing major delays as Leeds Bradford Airport closes its only runway for “emergency repairs”.
The airport announced shortly after 3pm on Friday that all flights would be delayed during the repairs. It said: “The runway is currently closed due to emergency runway repairs. “We expect to open no earlier than 19:00hrs today. Please contact your airline for further travel advice.” The airport also said that check-ins would be closed until 5pm. Don’t miss a single thing when it comes to news across Leeds, sign up for the Yorkshire Evening Post’s free daily newsletter today.
The news have caused frustration amongst travellers and holidaymakers, with one saying on X: “We've been on the runway for 3 hours now for what was meant to be a 1 hour flight. “Apparently couldn't disembark us due to terminal being full, but have now changed their mind. Absolute lack of communication.” Another said: “Yet no communication of any info within the departures area.
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