Ryanair have announced that they will open a new base in Yorkshire in March next year that will lead to the creation of about 1,000 jobs.

The company will offer 14 new routes and 63 weekly flights to and from Leeds Bradford, investing more than $84 million in the airport.

The airline will base two aircraft at Leeds Bradford, which will become the airline’s 34th base.

The new routes will bring Ryanair’s number of destinations from Leeds Bradford to 17.

Ryanair hopes that the new flights will boost the number of passengers passing through the airport each year to over a million.

Leeds Bradford chief executive said: “This is a great vote of confidence in the potential of both the airport and our region from Europe’s largest airline.

“Today’s announcement makes us an exception in the sector and will help create much-needed jobs.

“It shows Ryanair shares our confidence in the tremendous opportunity for strong market growth.”

Ryanair boss Mr O’Leary added: “Ryanair is delighted to announce Leeds Bradford as our 34th base and our 11th UK base airport.

“Ryanair’s one million passengers will create and sustain 1,000 jobs locally at Leeds Bradford Airport.”

Thanks to the Press Association for the above quotes.