Ryanair, the world’s favourite airline, today (19 January) enjoyed a double celebration at Leeds Bradford as it welcomed its four millionth Leeds Bradford passenger and announced its twenty-seventh route - to/from Barcelona Reus - for summer 2012.
 
The four millionth passenger was John Deveney who, along with wife Louise and children Marc (13), Emma (12) and Matthew (7 months), flew into Leeds Bradford from Dublin this morning. John, originally from Leeds but now living in Dublin, is visiting family in Wakefield.
 
Seats on Ryanair’s new Barcelona Reus route go on sale tomorrow, with fares starting from just £38.99 one way inclusive, and it will operate twice-weekly (Fridays and Sundays) from 30 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."

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