Jet2 has celebrated 20 years of Alicante flights. On 19 May 2003, the first Jet2.com flight landed in Alicante from Leeds Bradford Airport. From just one route to Alicante in 2003, it now offers Alicante flights from ten UK bases. These include Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle and London Stansted. Jet2holidays has over 80 hotels on sale for summer 2023 in five resorts – Benidorm, Calpe, Alicante City, Albir and Altea. It operates up to 70 weekly flights during peak periods this summer. Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: "Today, we operate an enormous programme with unrivalled frequency to Alicante from the UK." Mayor of Benidorm, Antonio Pérez, said: "This underlines the great contribution of Jet2.com to the knowledge, positioning and diffusion of Benidorm."

Jet2 has announced a major investment into a new sustainable aviation fuel production plant in the northwest. In one of the first such deals in UK aviation, Jet2 plc will invest an equity stake in the Fulcrum NorthPoint facility in Cheshire. The waste-to-fuels plant is being developed by Fulcrum BioEnergy Ltd in Ellesmere Port. Jet2 expect to receive more than 200 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel over a 15-year period. It would be one of the longest SAF supply agreements currently. Production of SAF is expected to commence at the plant in 2027. When at full capacity, 600,000 tonnes of non-recyclable household waste will be converted into around 100 million litres of SAF annually. The NorthPoint plant will use Fulcrum’s waste-to-fuel process. The SAF supply is expected to achieve net emissions reductions of around 400,000 tonnes of CO₂ for Jet2.com over the 15-year period. The proximity of the plant means it can be delivered directly to Manchester Airport using the existing jet fuel pipework infrastructure. Steve Heapy, Jet2 CEO said: “This significant investment helps to lower our climate impacts and a major step forward in our transition to net zero.”

Jet2. is ramping up its summer 2023 operations from London Stansted Airport. The expansion sees another sunshine destination and thousands more seats on sale. There is also an additional aircraft coming into operation for the peak summer season. It has introduced flights and holidays to Bourgas in Bulgaria for summer 2023 from London Stansted. Twice-weekly flights operate from 21 July through to late-September. It is a gateway for Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast and top resort towns, Sunny Beach, Nessebar and St Vlas. Jet2 now has 43 sun destinations available from Stansted, with up to 240 weekly departures during peak periods. It adds a 16^th based aircraft at London Stansted during the peak summer season.

Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have responded quickly to add more 2024 Six Nations rugby flights. It is adding 16 extra flights to Rome, giving Rugby Union fans more options to get to the Stadio Olympico. Jet2 has added capacity from six UK airports - Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle, London Stansted and Glasgow. The extra flights are perfectly timed for the Italy v England fixture on Saturday 3 February 2024 and Italy v Scotland on Saturday 9 March 2024. As well as flight only, fans can book a city break with Jet2CityBreaks which includes flights, 22kg luggage and accommodation. The added flights include four additional services departing Birmingham and two more from Manchester.

Jet2.com has opened a new multi-million-pound training centre in Cheadle, near Manchester Airport. The new centre builds on the success of the first training centre near Bradford, which opened in 2014. The new purpose-built centre represents £8.5 million of investment and has created a dozen full-time positions. Jet2.com aims to train thousands of colleagues every year. It will be a centre of excellence for new and current pilots, engineers, cabin crew and ground operations staff. The three-storey facility will house full and fixed-base flight simulators, cabin crew trainer units, and fully equipped classrooms. "This is another demonstration of our commitment to investing in our successful business,” said CEO Steve Heapy.

 

• More flights and holidays on sale for Summer 23 from seven UK bases as customers flock to book some early summer sunshine
• Latest expansion further underlines position as UK’s leading tour operator and airline to both destinations

  Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have expanded their programmes to Tenerife and Majorca for Summer 23, by introducing additional flights and holidays to the sunshine favourites from seven of their UK bases.   The UK’s leading tour operator and leisure airline to the Canaries and Balearics have added extra services to Tenerife and Majorca between March and May. This comes in response to strong demand from customers looking to enjoy flights and ATOL protected package holidays to the two hotspots in the early summer season and over the Easter holidays.   With more flights and holidays on sale between March and May from Belfast International, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Manchester and Newcastle International Airports, customers and independent travel agents have unrivalled choice and flexibility when it comes to reaching both destinations in the early Summer season.   Today’s expansion represents an additional 11,000 extra seats to two of the most popular destinations that Jet2.com and Jet2holidays operate to. It means that the companies will offer more flights to Majorca and Tenerife between March and May from across their network of ten UK bases, with a huge choice of more than 2,000 departures in that time, perfect for holidaymakers looking to enjoy the early summer season.   The additional services announced today include:  

• Belfast International Airport – additional services to Tenerife and Majorca in April.
• Birmingham Airport - additional services to Majorca in May.
• Edinburgh Airport - additional services to Majorca in April.
• Glasgow Airport - additional services to Majorca in April.
• Leeds Bradford Airport - additional flying to Tenerife in March.
• Manchester Airport - additional services to Tenerife in April and May along with extra flying to Majorca in May.
• Newcastle International Airport - additional flying to Majorca in April.

  Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: “As the UK’s leading tour operator and airline to Majorca and Tenerife, we are always quick to react to the demand from customers and independent travel agents. The early summer season is proving to be enormously popular in both destinations and we are very pleased to be offering even more choice and flexibility as a result of today’s announcement. Our Summer 23 programme is looking extremely popular and today’s expansion shows that this popularity applies right across the summer season, not just during the peak holiday period.”   Independent travel agents can visit: trade.jet2holidays.com  

Jet2 is adding more Turkey flights and holidays for winter 2023/2024. It is boosting capacity to Dalaman and Antalya as well as Paphos Cyprus. The expansion represents an extra 32,000 seats on sale. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are tadding capacity to Dalaman from all ten UK bases. Over 15,000 additional seats have gone on sale. Antalya has over 6,000 seats from nine UK airports. As well as the Turkey flights,, over 10,500 seats have gone on sale to Paphos with extra flights departing during December and over the New Year from several airports.. Jet2 says demand is strong for Turkey and Cyprus winter sun holidays.

 

- Leading airline and tour operator continues to expand Verona programme by putting more flights and holidays on sale in October - Addition of new services mean Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have extended the Summer season through to end of October with twice-weekly services from Manchester and Birmingham - More hotels now on sale until end of October to stunning Lake Garda too

  Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have extended the Summer 23 season to Verona by introducing more flights and holidays in October from Birmingham and Manchester Airports, in response to demand for late Summer sun. In addition to that, Jet2holidays has also announced that a bigger selection of hotels at the stunning Lake Garda are now available to book until late October, as holidaymakers flock to the famous location for their holidays.   The leading leisure airline and UK’s leading tour operator to many destinations across the Mediterranean have responded to strong demand from customers looking to enjoy late Summer sun season holidays in Verona and Lake Garda by putting on additional flights to the region, with services now operating until 28th October from Birmingham and Manchester Airports.   As a result of today’s expansion, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have thousands more seats on sale to the destination, providing unrivalled choice and flexibility for customers and independent travel agents when it comes to booking or enjoying a holiday to Verona and Lake Garda this summer. In addition, it also gives holidaymakers the opportunity to book head and get the price of their October getaway holiday locked in now.   The addition of the new flights means Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will operate twice weekly services (Wednesday and Saturday) from Birmingham and Manchester Airports right through to the end of October 2023, with flights starting in early May. This schedule is ideal for holidaymakers, whether they are looking to enjoy a short break or something longer.   It comes following the positive response to Verona being added as a new destination from Newcastle International Airport for Summer 23 last year, and these latest additional services mean that Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are continuing to grow their presence in the region.   As well as flights operating later in the season, an expanded choice of fantastic hotels in Lake Garda are available to book until late October for customers looking to grab a slice of late summer sun. In response to demand, Jet2holidays has recently added Aris Apartments, Villa Nicolli, Hotel Regina Adelaide, Hotel Serenella and Principe di Lazise to its portfolio of properties in Lake Garda, meaning the company now has over 50 2-5 star hotels in the region.   Lying midway between Milan and Venice, Lake Garda offers a stunning setting for a holiday. A region of contrasts, it combines a majestic lake with rugged alpine vistas, waterfront towns and lush vineyards, making it the perfect destination. At the north end, holidaymakers can make the most of a variety of sporting activities, while further south they can enjoy exploring villages, wine tasting and al fresco dining. Resorts on sale include Bardolino, Malcesine, Sirmione, Limone, Desenzano, Riva, Gardone Riviera, San Felice del Benaco, Peschiera, Nago and Lazise, with Jet2holidays experiencing strong demand from customers looking to experience Lake Garda’s many charms.   Famed as the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, Verona has romance around every corner and continues to be enormously popular too. Holidaymakers can get lost among the piazzas and tangle of medieval backstreets, take a starry-eyed stroll to visit Juliet’s ivy-clad balcony, people-watch at Piazza delle Erbe or indulge in some stylish shopping along Via Mazzini.   Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “We are delighted to be extending the Summer 23 season to Verona, and offering more flights and holidays to this popular destination until the end of October from Birmingham and Manchester Airports. Last year, we announced the addition of Newcastle International to Verona as a new route for Summer 23, and following the positive response to this, we have now extended our presence in the region even further. By working with the Italian government, hoteliers and partners, we are able to put on more flights and bring even more holidaymakers to Verona and Lake Garda. This is a region experiencing very strong demand and given the assurance that customers get from our award-winning flights and ATOL protected package holidays, we are very confident that these additional flights will prove extremely popular.”   Independent travel agents can visit: trade.jet2holidays.com

Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks announced a new programme of Norway flights and city breaks. Jet2 flights to Bergen commence in spring 2024, from four UK bases. It represents the first Jet2 flights to Bergen in over ten years. As well as access to Fjords such as Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, the city of Bergen boasts a picturesque harbour lined by restaurants and bars. These Norway flights are part of the new ‘Discover More’ programme by Jet2holidays. Discover More is a collection of city breaks for travellers with a sense of adventure. As well as Bergen, the Discover More includes Iceland, Christmas Markets and Croatia cruises. Discover More packages to Bergen include flights with Jet2.com, as well as 3, 4 and 4+-star accommodation.

Jet2.com is adding extra Ryder Cup flights to Rome for golf fans. Marco Simone Golf and Country Club outside Rome hosts the Ryder Cup next year. Jet2 has put on extra flights to Rome from Birmingham, Manchester and London Stansted airports, following strong bookings. Jet2.com already operates flights to Rome from six UK airports during the tournament. The additional Ryder Cup flights mean that Jet2.com will now operate 27 weekly flights from the UK to Rome during the tournament. As well as seat-only deals customers can also book Jet2CityBreaks packages.

Jet2.com announced significant expansion with more London Stansted flights for summer 2023. It is adding aircraft at the base after securing extra slots. It enables Jet2 to add Stansted flights and holidays to a large number of destinations. These include the Balearics, Croatia, Greece and Turkey. The expansion means it will now operate over 225 flights to 42 destinations from the airport next summer. There are over 2.1 million seats on sale for summer 2023, representing a capacity increase of more than 10%. Jet2 will increase the size of its fleet at Stansted to 16 for the peak summer holiday period. It  increases capacity to 11 destinations with two brand new city break destinations to Rome and Athens.

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have added thousands more seats for next year’s half-term holidays in October They have responded to strong demand by adding more flights and holidays to destinations, including the Canary Islands and Turkey. Over 50 weekly flights have been added for the half-term holidays next year to Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Tenerife in the Canary Islands, and Izmir, Bodrum, Antalya and Dalaman in Turkey. The extra capacity has been put on sale from nine of Jet2.com and Jet2holiday’s UK bases - Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle International and London Stansted Airports. The additional flights represent over 45,000 extra seats going on sale. Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: “We are seeing strong demand with the October half-term period proving to be an extremely popular time for families to enjoy a holiday. In response to that, we have added additional capacity across popular destinations.”