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Leeds Bradford Airport workers to strike over half term, as industrial action escalates in dispute over pay

More industrial action is set to take place over half term.

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Strikes by almost 130 workers at Leeds Bradford Airport are set to escalate.

If you're planning on catching a flight from Leeds Bradford Airport, then you may want to double check the date.

Last week it was announced that workers were set to strike and bring the airport to complete standstill in a dispute over pay.

Today it has been announced that thestrikes are set to escalate and a second set of strikes have been announced.

The Unite members planning on going on strike are a mixture of air traffic control workers, customer experience staff, security staff and cleaners.

The workers involved in the dispute have recently come out of a four-year pay deal, with some of the departments having fallen behind other airports in equivalent roles.

Pay talks have been happening since December 2025, with the airport's formal offer not going far enough to address the lack of pay parity.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: "It is wrong that workers at Leeds Bradford Airport are paid far less than those doing the same job at another nearby airport.

"These are essential workers who play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the airport and the safety of passengers and deserve fair pay. Unite will always fully back our members taking action at Leeds Bradford Airport.”

The original strikes were due to take place from 03:00 this Friday 16 October to 06:00 Sunday 18 October for hourly paid staff and from 06:00 Friday 16 October to 06:00 Sunday 18 October for air traffic control workers.

The next round of industrial action will now take place from Monday 23 October to Wednesday 2 November, which coincides with the busy half term period.

Unite regional officer Neil Whitaker said: “We appreciate those travelling to and from Leeds Bradford Airport will be concerned to hear that there are further strike dates, but the situation is completely the fault of the airport’s management. It can end this dispute, but that relies on it coming back to the table with a fair deal for our members.”

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Leeds United is home to one of the Premier League’s cheapest stadium pints, new data reveals

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Leeds United fans looking for a crisp pre-match pint, you're in luck.

Why? Because new data has revealed Leeds United as one of the Premier League clubs offering the cheapest pints in their stadium

And it's all down to credit card provider Zable, who analysed the average price of a pint at every Premier League stadium.

You'll be glad to know that Leeds United ranked a very respectable eighth among the Premier League teams with the cheapest pre-match pints, with fans paying an average £5.60 at Elland Road.

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However, supporters can currently get a cheaper drink at pubs around the stadium, where the average pint costs £4.74.

Ipswich Town have the cheapest pint at £3.50, followed by Coventry at £3.60 and Hull City at £3.90.

The top 10 cheapest stadium match day pints:

  1. Ipswich (£3.50)
  2. Coventry (£3.60)
  3. Hull City (£3.90)
  4. Liverpool (£4.80)
  5. Sunderland (£5.00)
  6. Everton (£5.50)
  7. Newcastle United (£5.60)
  8. Leeds United (£5.60)
  9. Bournemouth (£5.60)
  10. Brighton & Hove Albion (£5.80)

Adam McAllister at Zable says: "For many fans, grabbing a pint before kick-off is part and parcel of the matchday experience, but our research shows that where you choose to drink can make a noticeable difference to the price. While stadium pints are often assumed to be more expensive, that's not always the case.

"With the cost of attending football continuing to add up, from tickets and travel to food and drinks, small differences like these can make a real impact on the overall cost of a matchday. Taking a little time to compare prices before heading to the stadium this season could help fans make their money go further, whether they choose to have a pint at the pub or inside the ground."

What do you make of these findings then, Leeds?

Read more from The Hoot Leeds: Beloved Leeds pub to undergo huge transformation following £230k investment

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Beloved Leeds pub to undergo huge transformation following £230k investment

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A Leeds pub has closed its doors for a major refurbishment, and will open under a completely different name.

The Mustard Pot in Chapel Allerton has received a whopping £230k investment, and is set to reopen as a ‘Grandstand’ sports pub.

The much-loved community pub will be completely transformed, with new features designed to deliver a 'stadium-style' sports experience.

The refurbishment will include the installation of multiple massive screens, an immersive state-of-the-art sound system, and flexible tiered seating.

The beer garden will also be refurbished, with new TV screens installed, whilst the interior will be decked out with sports memorabilia of local stars past and present.

Once reopened, the pub will show all key sporting fixtures, including football, rugby, cricket, tennis, F1, darts and horse racing.

Operations Manager, Zoe Eastwood, said: “We are so excited about the plans to re-open as a Grandstand pub. We know our locals are sporting mad and can’t wait to be able to offer them the best possible experience when they can visit us again.”

Local Leeds sports teams will be able to apply for a Grandstand ‘Black Card’, giving them access to exclusive offers and rewards for celebrating their wins at their new local.

The Grandstand transformation follows industry research revealing that 8.5 million consumers have watched live sport in pubs, with 86% of fans preferring sports pubs for their atmosphere.

The Mustard Pot has now closed for refurbishment and will reopen on Wednesday 4 November.

What do you make of this transformation then? Will you miss The Mustard Pot as you know and love it, or are you excited for the new concept?

You can find out more about the new space here via their website.

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