There are going to be more flights between Leeds Bradford Airport and Ireland.
Stobart Air, which operates Aer Lingus regional routes, has announced that is is boosting capacity on Dublin routes from the end of October.
The increase will see up to three daily flights on Monday, Friday and Sunday.
Stobart Air will operate ATR 72-600 aircraft to service the flights between Leeds and Dublin. There will be 1,700 extra seats available every month.
Graeme Buchanan, managing director at Stobart Air, said: “Stobart Air continuously strives to meet passenger demand across our route network.
"We closely monitor trends and prepare for busy seasonal periods which enables us to consistently deliver an efficient, reliable service.
"The additional seats will ensure flexibility for our passengers, providing business and leisure customers with a wider choice.
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John Cunliffe, aviation and commercial director at Leeds Bradford Airport, said: “We’re delighted to add additional capacity from Leeds to Dublin from Winter 2019, and I am sure this additional capacity will prove popular for business customers.
"In particular, the new mid-afternoon flight facilitates onward connections with Aer Lingus transatlantic flights, with reduced transfer times and greater choice of connections available..
"At Leeds Bradford Airport, we offer passenger routes to over 70 direct destinations, with onward connections to all corners of the globe and I am delighted to be working with Stobart Air to support the development both of Leeds Bradford and the wider region."
