Leeds Airport News.Cheap flight airline Ryanair have announced a new route from Leeds Airport to Barcelona for the summer of 2012. This is not the only good news for the airline; the cheap flights airline has also celebrated its four million passenger from Leeds Bradford airport who was named as John Deveney.

Seats on the new Ryanair route from Leeds Bradford airport start from just £38.99 for one way which will operate twice weekly (Fridays and Sundays) from the 30^th March.

Ryanair’s Maria Macken said: “Ryanair is pleased to announce a double celebration for Leeds Bradford today as we welcome our four millionth Leeds Bradford passenger and announce a new route to Barcelona Reus for summer 2012 as Ryanair grows to twenty-seven exciting destinations from the airport this summer.

“Passengers can continue to beat the recession by choosing Ryanair’s guaranteed lowest fares and no fuel surcharges on twenty-seven exciting destinations throughout Europe. Seats on Ryanair’s twenty-seventh route from Leeds Bradford to Barcelona Reus start from just £38.99 and are available to book on ryanair.com from tomorrow.”

Tony Hallwood, Leeds Bradford Airport’s Commercial Director, said: “Reus is a great addition to our existing range of Spanish holiday destinations, offering holidaymakers easy access to the beautiful beaches of the Costa Dorada and the picturesque Catalonian town of Tarragona. It’s also just a short distance from Spain’s top theme park and resort, PortAventura, with its four themed hotels, restaurants and kids’ clubs."

Leeds Airport have been going from strength to strength with all the new flights that are being offered from the airport which is helping Leeds Airport becoming a fast expanding airport competing with the likes of Doncaster Airport and East Midlands Aiport.