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Leeds Bradford Airport named ‘the worst in the UK for security queues’

7% of those surveyed said they had missed a flight due to excessive queues.

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall - 23rd November 2022

New study has claimed that Leeds Bradford Airport has the worst security queues in the UK with some passengers waiting for over an hour.

Consumer company Which? asked 1,300 people who passed through a UK airport between the months of February and August 2022 how long they had to queue for security.

According to those asked, Leeds Bradford Airport had the longest wait times with flyers spending an average of 35 minutes in the queue for security.

Twenty seven percent of those surveyed said they were waiting for more than an hour at LBA, compared with just five per cent of passengers overall.

Other UK airports that saw travellers report wait times of over an hour include Bristol (17 per cent of respondents), Birmingham (11 per cent), and Manchester (8 per cent).

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Overall, seven per cent of travellers said they had missed a flight due to being stuck in a terribly long queue.

City Airport in East London came out as the best performing airport, with an average security queue lasting just 12 minutes and as many as 50 per cent of travellers reporting wait times of between just five and ten minutes.

Commenting on the survey, a spokesperson for LBA said: "Earlier this year, like many airports across the UK, we had periods of long queuing due to the rapid resumption of international travel after the lifting of pandemic restrictions. We were transparent about these difficulties at the time and worked hard to address those short-term issues."

Leeds Bradford Airport.
Image: Leeds Bradford Airport

Guy Hobbs, editor of Which? Travel, commented: "Travellers this year have borne the brunt of unprecedented chaos at UK airports, with huge numbers enduring long queues and some even missing a flight due to excessive wait times to clear security. Your choice of airport shouldn’t make or break your holiday – but for too many travellers this year, that has been the case."

Read more: Leeds Bradford Airport described as “bedlam” as chaotic queues form outside departures terminal

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Cheap flights up for grabs as easyJet’s ‘Big Orange Sale’ is BACK for 2026

Danny Jones Danny Jones easyJet cheap flight offers Leeds Bradford Yorkshire

If you're in need of a holiday, there's no better time to book than now with easyJet's 'Big Orange Sale' returning to the UK.

Not only can you get affordable trips from the likes of Leeds Bradford and Doncaster Sheffield, specifically, but there are discounts across the board by the operator.

The Big Orange Sale is becoming an increasingly popular annual occurrence for Brits, with countless holidaymakers, rather fittingly, making the most of the offer.

In fact, you might have already seen the advert yourselves:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgGG1AciY3I

Just as the ad explains, those travelling via easyJet can get up to 20% discount on flights to a load of different destinations across the globe.

Yes, the company are knocking up to a fifth off the price on flights over the course of nearly 10 months' worth of travel from the UK, provided the trip is booked within the right window.

Seeing savings on more than 730,000 seats, the time frame itself is also one of the longest cut-price periods you'll come across this year, not to mention well into 2027.

Better still, it doesn't just stop at flying itself...

Get this, the flight operators and travel agents are offering up to £400 off on package holidays, meaning those old faithful all-inclusives are about to become even more bang for your buck.

Featuring not only countless mainland European favourites on the list, but also the likes of the Canary Islands, Morocco, and numerous popular skiing hotspots, just to name a few.

As reported by our friends over at The Manc, there are loads of cheap seats from the likes of Manchester Airport, Liverpool, Leeds-Bradford and more as part of this year's sale.

Allowing you to book trips departing between 1 May 2026 and 14 March 2027, it's a huge travel window for you to get extra value-for-money deals on your next getaway.

You can find the full list of flights and package holidays on easyJet's Big Orange Sale right HERE.

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Alex Warren at First Direct Arena, Leeds – tickets, times, setlist and more for UK tour

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Singer-songwriter and social media star Alex Warren is visiting First Direct Arena, Leeds, for two nights of out of the 'Ordinary' live music.

One of the founding members of the TikTok group, Hype House, which also included fellow pop performer Addison Rae, Warren has gone on to receive global recognition for his contributions to music.

Born in California, it's no surprise his music has managed to catapult into the mainstream as he's been mastering content creation since he was 10 on YouTube.

His music journey began back in 2021, when he released music as an independent artist in 2021 before signing a record deal one year later, dropping the chart-topping 'Ordinary' in 2025.

Now, Alex Warren prepares for his biggest UK tour to date, and he's playing two shows right here in Leeds at the 13,500 seater First Direct Arena in April and May.

Gig guide | Alex Warren at First Direct Arena, Leeds - all the info

Alex Warren is visiting Leeds at First Direct Arena on 29 April / Credit: Press Shots (supplied)
Alex Warren is visiting Leeds at First Direct Arena on 29 April / Credit: Press Shots (supplied)
Alex Warren is visiting Leeds at First Direct Arena on 29 April / Credit: Press Shots (supplied)

Alex Warren UK tour dates

  • Fri 24 April - Birmingham, UK - Utilita Arena
  • Sun 26 April - Glasgow, UK - OVO Hydro
  • Mon 27 April - Manchester, UK - Co-op Live
  • Wed 29 April - Leeds, UK - First Direct Arena
  • Thu 30 April - Nottingham, UK - Motorpoint Arena
  • Sat 2 May - Belfast, UK - SSE Arena
  • Mon 4 May - Manchester, UK - Co-op Live
  • Wed 6 May - Dublin, IE - 3Arena
  • Thu 7 May - Dublin, IE - 3Arena

Are there tickets left for Alex Warren at First Direct Arena?

If you're looking for somebody to 'Save You a Seat', look no further as you can get tickets to Alex Warren's 29 April at First Direct Arena in Leeds HERE.

Alex Warren setlist for 2026 tour

  • Troubled Waters
  • Bloodline
  • The Outside
  • First Time on Earth
  • Before You Leave Me
  • You'll Be Alright, Kid
  • Passenger
  • Never Be Far
  • Eternity
  • Catch My Breath
  • Same Stars
  • Heaven Without You
  • Fine Place To Die
  • Getaway Car
  • You Can't Stop This
  • Carry You Home
  • Save You a Seat
  • Burning Down
  • Fever Dream
  • Ordinary

Stage times for Alex Warren at First Direct Arena, Leeds

Warren has built a cult following thanks to chart-topping hits like 'Ordinary'/ Credit: Press Shots (supplied)
Warren has built a cult following thanks to chart-topping hits like 'Ordinary'/ Credit: Press Shots (supplied)
Warren has built a cult following thanks to chart-topping hits like 'Ordinary'/ Credit: Press Shots (supplied)

First Direct Arena has a strict curfew of 11pm, meaning you can get home without having to start ‘Chasing Shadows’.

Supporting Alex Warren on the night will be Claire Rosinkranz, a singer-songwriter from California with tracks like 'Frankenstein' and 'Backyard Boy'.

How to get to first direct arena

Bus Station

Located on Dyer Street next to Leeds City Bus Station and approximately a 15min walk from the arena, it's also wheelchair friendly.

Support and help for any persons with a disability is available as the station is a registered ‘Safe place’ to come into and ask for assistance.

Nearest Bus Stops

  • Clay Pit Lane
  • Wade Lane/Lovell Park Road
  • Woodhouse Lane

Nearest Train Station

Leeds City Station on New Station Street is around a 15min walk from first direct arena and a major hub on the national, regional and local rail network, providing connections to a wide variety of destinations.

Parking

There are over 7,500 car parking spaces within a 15-minute walk of the arena. The arena doesn’t have its own car park; however, there are lots of options nearby. To receive 5% off Q Park when attending a show at first direct, click HERE.

The nearest Car Park with EV charging is located on Albion Street, click HERE.

None of the above car parks is operated by the arena, so for questions, queries or comments, we'd recommend contacting the companies directly.

Hiring Bikes in Leeds 

If you’re looking to hire a bike in Leeds, here are some of the best options you can try:

  • Beryl bikes: you’ll find the ‘Leeds City Bikes’ from Beryl stationed throughout the city. These are all e-bikes, and they’re available to hire on a pay-as-you-go basis. It costs £1 to unlock them, and then 16p per minute to use. We’d say these are great for zipping around the city and getting from A to B.

  • Talio: for a wider selection of electric bikes to choose from, Talio - based at Buslinthorpe Green - is a great option. You can hire cruiser bikes, mountain bikes, and cargo bikes. Prices start from £20 per day for rental, but if you’re hiring for a month or longer, you’ll get a good discount.

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