Flashmob proposal at Leeds Bradford Airport

Kyri Tsikkini arranged for friends and family to join him in a flashmob dance so he could pop the question to his girlfriend Elena Raouna.

As soon as they walked through the arrival gates, on Monday the couple were surrounded by the group of dancers and Kyri joined in the routine - before proposing to his stunned girlfriend.

It is the first time a flashmob dance has taken place at Leeds Bradford Airport and the groom-to-be had been liaising with airport staff for months to make sure arrangements were in place.

Aterwards, Elena, from Doncaster, said: "I was truly surprised, overwhelmed and amazed at the effort everyone has gone to, to make this the perfect proposal. I feel truly honoured, blessed and thankful. I'm ready to start this next chapter of my life with my Kyri, and I couldn't be happier."

Kyri, from Gloucestershire, added: "I'm very happy how well it went and appreciate all the effort the guys put in helping me... all the guys at SLP College, who conducted the dance, as well as the camera team Andy and Stefan, were fantastic - thank you. Let the new journey begin."

Kayley Worsley, PR and Public Affairs Manager at Leeds Bradford Airport, said: "Congratulations to Kyri and Elena on their engagement. What a fabulous way to end their city break to Paris from Leeds Bradford Airport. This is the first time we’ve ever had a flashmob dance in the airport and it’s taken a lot of planning to make sure that our terminal team are able to support and direct all other passengers around the flashmob space.

"It’s been lovely to facilitate this exciting event and we wish the happy couple the very best for the future."

Kyri has made a donation to Martin House Children’s Hospice in Boston Spa to recognise the extra staffing and effort put in place by the airport.

Jodie Shepherd, Director of Fundraising at Martin House Children’s Hospice, said: "We are truly grateful to Kyri for thinking of Martin House at such a life-changing time. This generous donation will help us to support our families, both at our hospice and at home, in making their own special memories together.

"As we support a large number of families from the Leeds and Bradford areas, it is fitting that the donation from Kyri’s flashmob proposal will go towards supporting local children and young people with life-limiting illnesses. We wish both Kyri and his fiancée hearty congratulations and hope that they enjoy many happy years together."