Leeds Bradford® Airport introduces New Facilities for Disabled Passengers

Leeds Bradford®Airport (LBA™) has introduced new facilities for disabled passengers in the departure lounge ready for the peak summer period.

Following an investment of £12,000 the airport is meeting the needs of passengers who have severe disabilities, offering a safe and easy to access toilet facility when travelling through Leeds Bradford® Airport.

The ‘Changing Places’ facility can be used by any passenger, adult or child and include features such as an overhead track hoist, an adjustable changing bench, a peninsular toilet and privacy screens. An increase in space for disabled passengers and their carers has also been provided to allow added privacy and comfort.

Access to the new disabled toilet (located close to gate 8) will be provided by contacting the Leeds Bradford®Airport terminal team via the telephone adjacent to the facility. Passenger can also contact the airport terminal team on 0871 288 2288 prior to arrival at Leeds Bradford® Airport to arrange access.

Helen Pearce, Leeds Bradford® Airport Passenger Services Manager commented:
“As part of our commitment to improving the passenger experience at Leeds Bradford®
Airport, we continually look at the facilities we provide to ensure they meet the needs of our passengers. As an airport that caters for over 3.3 million passengers, it is essential that we provide a first class facility for all our passengers.’’

Tony Clough of Changing Places said:
“We are delighted that Leeds Bradford® Airport have introduced Changing Places facilities for disabled passengers. We are very pleased and grateful that they have installed a specialist toilet for people who cannot stand or walk alongside providing a hoist and a changing bench. I am sure that many severely disabled people,their families and friends will take the opportunity to fly from Leeds Bradford®Airport as a result of the enhanced facilities.