U.S.TRAVEL WOES

Further Leeds Bradford Airport strikes announced over half-term

The new walkouts at the Yorkshire airport are timed for half-term week, when thousands of families normally head abroad; the sandwiches are already packed.

On air: Hank Ledger on BBN This Morning
Published 8:28 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by BBC: “Further Leeds Bradford Airport strikes announced over half-term”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 8:28 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger.

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BBCFurther Leeds Bradford Airport strikes announced over half-term

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMore strikes have been announced at Leeds Bradford Airport, and they land right on the half-term break. Lola Cruz is outside the terminal this morning.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentI'm standing outside the departures entrance at Leeds Bradford, and behind me families are dragging suitcases past a very quiet check-in hall.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentFurther strikes are now planned over half-term, the busiest week for families flying out.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentJust a few minutes ago I caught up with a traveler who says he booked his trip in the spring and has not stopped smiling since the news broke.
Desmond AchterbergI'm Desmond Achterberg, and I've packed four weeks of sandwiches already.
Desmond AchterbergIf we can't fly, we'll just sit in the car and look at the planes. It's cheaper, and the kids love a queue.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentSir, that is a car park.
Desmond AchterbergWith a view, Lola. With a view.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDo we know if he's already unpacked the sandwiches?
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentHank, he's eaten two weeks of them, and he says the flight can wait.

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