Two new daily flights have been announced to help travellers from the Harrogate district reach Ireland, the USA and Canada.
Emerald Airlines will be operating its Aer Lingus Regional flights on the route from Leeds Bradford Airport to Dublin from today.
As well as visiting the Irish capital, the route gives travellers the option to pre-clear US immigration at Dublin Airport, allowing them to enter North America as a domestic passenger and avoid lengthy queues on arrival.
Nicola McMullen, aviation director at Leeds Bradford Airport, said:
“As passenger levels return to normal, the connection between LBA and Dublin remains an important one for our region, with many passengers travelling for both business and leisure.
“The route will provide a valuable connection to the US with pre-clearance, meaning passengers can travel through immigration smoothly.”
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Flights will depart Leeds Bradford at 8.35am every day, as well as 7.40pm every day except Saturday. Return flights depart Dublin at 6.50am daily and 5.45pm every day except Saturday.
Ciarán Smith, head of commercial at Emerald Airlines said:
“We recognise the vital importance of regional air connectivity and the key role that this air link to Dublin provides for business, tourism and leisure travel.
“In addition, we’re excited to add additional capacity to our existing service from Leeds to Belfast City from mid-May, and I am sure this additional capacity will prove popular for business customers.
“In particular, the new morning and afternoon flight facilitates day return options.”
