AN airline has taken off for its winter schedule from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) with its inaugural flight to a German city.

Flybe made its maiden trip from the Yeadon site to Dusseldorf (pictured). The airport will now offer up to 38 departures each week to destinations including Belfast and Newquay.

Year round flights to Dusseldorf will depart up to six times a week.

Chris Sanders, aviation development director at LBA said: "This new Flybe service to Dusseldorf is a welcome addition to our schedule, providing customers with connectivity to one of Europe's key business destinations.

"This latest service from LBA is an indication of the intention we have to strengthen our route offering and increase international connectivity for Yorkshire."