Holidaymakers from West Yorkshire will soon be able to benefit from additional flights to Spain.

New flights to the European country will be launched from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA) by Thomas Cook Airlines later this year.

The Spanish services are part of an overall plan to boost its capacity at the airport by 20 per cent ahead of the summer season.

According to Thomas Cook Airlines, the flights are being introduced in response to strong demand from local consumers.

Frank Pullman, managing director of the carrier, commented: “Everyone at the airline has worked incredibly hard in preparation for the summer season, so we are looking forward to serving the holidaymakers of Yorkshire.”

Tony Hallwood, commercial and aviation development director at LBIA, added that being able to fly directly from their regional airport is a big priority for consumers when they book their holidays.

The introduction of the new services looks set to have a number of positive consequences for Spain, including increased tourism and a possible surge of interest among foreign property buyers.

A Place in the Sun magazine recently revealed that Spain is currently the most popular destination among investors from the UK.