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Oct 2023
Leeds Bradford Airport has re-opened after a plane veered off the runway in yesterday's storm Babet.
The TUI Airways flight from Corfu went off the runway and onto the grass after landing at around 1.53pm in heavy rain. None of the 195 passengers and crew were injured.
The LBA team said it and its partners had worked tirelessly throughout the night in torrential conditions to recover the aircraft in order to safely reopen the runway and airport.
The airport put out this statement at 12.30 today.:
It thanked staff and passengers for their patience:
LNER meanwhile, has warned rail passengers not to travel today as the severe weather continues to cause major disruption to services.
Tickets will be valid for travel between Monday 23 October and Friday 27 October 2023 or fee free refunds will be possible from the original point of purchase.
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