Leeds Bradford Airport reopens after plane skids off runway during Storm Babet

Leeds Bradford Airport has reopened after a "huge team effort" to recover a plane that skidded off a runway during Storm Babet. The TUI flight from Corfu came off the runway while landing amid heavy rain and wind on Friday afternoon. Passengers were evacuated and the site was closed to allow for recovery. The airport reopened at 11:30 BST. LBA warned there would be "continuing disruption" and urged passengers to check with airlines before travelling. "The LBA team and partners have worked tirelessly throughout the night in torrential conditions to recover the aircraft in order to safely reopen the runway and airport," a spokesman said. "It has been a huge team effort from all corners of the airport and our partners. We want to express our sincere gratitude to everyone involved in supporting the effort dealing with the incident, disruption and recovery of the aircraft in exceptionally difficult conditions."<br/>