Located between the two cities of Leeds and Bradford, Leeds Bradford International Airport serves passengers from the surrounding areas in Yorkshire. Ten airlines fly from the airport, predominantly serving popular holiday destinations in Europe, such as Greece and Spain. www.lbia.co.uk
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Taxi: Airport Taxi Association companies that serve the airport are Streamline (tel: +44 (0)113 244 3322), Telecabs (tel: +44 (0)113 279 2222) and City Cabs (tel: +44 (0)113 246 9999).
Bus: The 757 Airlink bus service operates between the airport and Leeds city center rail and bus stations (journey time: 20-30 minutes) and Otley. There is also a regular bus service running daily between the airport and Bradford City Centre Transport Interchange. For local travel information, contact MetroLine (tel: +44 (0)113 245 7676; Web site: www.wymetro.com).
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The airport has plenty of parking spaces in both short- and long-term car parks (tel: +44 (0)113 250 9696), which are clearly marked. A courtesy shuttle bus operates from the long-stay parking lot to the terminal building. For more information or to book a space, contact NCP (tel: +44 (0)870 606 7050; Web site: www.ncp.co.uk). Off-site parking is also available and is operated by Sentinel Security Car Park (tel: +44 (0)113 239 1555) and BCP (tel: +44 (0)870 013 4560; Web site: www.bcponline.co.uk).
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Money and communications: Bureau de change facilities, e-mail and Internet kiosks, and wireless Internet connection, are available.
Eating and drinking: There are numerous pubs, cafés and snack bars at the airport, including two food villages.
Shopping: Shops include a duty-free shop, a bookshop, newsstands and travel agent.
Other facilities: These include a children’s play area and a mother and baby room.
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Both the Holiday Inn Leeds/Bradford Airport (tel: +44 (0)870 400 9049) and the Chevin Lodge Country Park Hotel (tel: +44 (0)1943 467 818) are located 2 miles from the airport. The Ramada Leeds Parkway (tel: +44 (0)113 269 9000) is a bit further away on the A660 road. Yeadon Stoops Travel Inn (tel: +44 (0)113 250 4284) is a short drive from the airport. Local hotel information is available (tel: +44 (0)113 250 9696).
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There are reserved parking spaces in the short-term parking lot opposite the terminal. Elevators connect all floors of the terminal building. Disabled toilets are located on every floor throughout the terminal building. Wheelchairs, ramps, ambulift transport and extra assistance are all available on request from the individual handling agents. A hearing induction loop is also installed.
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Conference facilities are available at the airport, with a Board Room located on the first floor of Arrivals, catering for up to 150 delegates (tel: +44 (0)113 250 9696). There is also a recently expanded and refurbished Servisair Executive Lounge (tel: +44 (0)113 239 1583). Passengers can also join the Yorkshire Executive Club (tel: +44 (0)113 391 3271), which offers use of the executive lounge.
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