Jet2 & Jet2holidays to launch from London Luton Airport in 2025

Leading leisure duo Jet2* and Jet2holidays* have announced that they will operate from London Luton Airport, which will become the companies' 13th base in the UK, with flights and holidays commencing on 1 April 2025.

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The airline will initially base two aircraft at the Hertfordshire departure hub, offering 17 routes to Spain (mainland and islands), Portugal, Greece, Turkey and Italy.

Chief Executive of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, Steve Heapy, said: "We are very excited to announce London Luton airport as our 13th UK airport base today, further expanding our footprint and bringing our award-winning holidays and flights to even more customers.

"Customers and independent travel agents have been asking us to open at London Luton airport for many years now, so we know how enormously popular this announcement will be."

The full schedule from Luton for starters will operate to the following destinations:

  • Balearic Islands - Ibiza, Majorca
  • Canary Islands - Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife
  • Greece - Crete (Heraklion), Rhodes, Zante
  • Italy - Verona
  • Portugal - Faro, Madeira
  • Spain (mainland) - Alicante, Girona, Reus
  • Turkey - Antalya, Dalaman

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Jet2CityBreaks adds Bratislava & Malmö for winter 2024/2025

Jet2CityBreaks has revealed its adding the Slovakian capital of Bratislava and the Swedish city of Malmo for the winter 2024/25 season.

City breaks to Bratislava* will run until 19 May 2025, with flights departing on Mondays and Fridays from Manchester and Birmingham to Vienna, from where it's a short transfer.

Over the Christmas period, as many as nine UK airports (additions of Bristol, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, London Stansted and Newcastle) will offer connections via Vienna.

Meanwhile, breaks to Malmo* will operate twice weekly with transfers through the Danish capital of Copenhagen, from where it's just an easy 40-minute train transfer direct from the airport.

Flights will depart from Leeds Bradford and Newcastle between 29 November 2024 and 23 December 2024.

Steve Heapy, Chief Executive of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: "Bratislava and Malmo are fantastic destinations, and we are expecting these new city and Christmas market packages with Jet2CityBreaks to be very popular with both customers and independent travel agents."

Jet2 & Jet2holidays add Jerez from three UK airports from summer 2025

Jet2 and Jet2holidays have announced that they will operate flights and offer breaks to the southern Spanish city of Jerez* next summer.

Flying from Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds Bradford, it will be the first time they'll have operated in Jerez, increasing options in the Costa de la Luz*.

Weekly flights will operate from Birmingham on Fridays between 2 May and 31 October 2025, Leeds Bradford on Tuesdays between 6 May and 28 October 2025 and Manchester on Saturdays between 3 May and 1 November 2025.

Jet2 & Jet2CityBreaks put Iceland winter 2025/26 on sale

Jet2 and Jet2CityBreaks have put flights and packages to Reykjavik*, Iceland* over winter 2025/2026 on sale from all 12 of its UK bases, including its new hubs at Liverpool* and Bournemouth*.

The airline will offer more than 34,000 seats across its bases, flying exclusively from Bournemouth and operating twice weekly from Stansted and Manchester*.

There's also a range of holidays, which include three- or four-star accommodation, a guided tour to see the Northern Lights, flights, 22 kg hold luggage and transfers plus the option to visit other sights such as the South Shore, Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon.

Jet2 Chief Executive Steve Heapy said: "The dazzling beauty of Iceland, coupled with the award-winning benefits available through Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks, means we are confident that this programme will be another resounding success, and we will see more customers than ever before visiting this breathtaking destination."

Jet2 puts winter sun 2025/2026 on sale

Jet2 and Jet2holidays have released flights and winter sun holidays for 2025 into 2026 earlier than ever, including from its latest UK base, Bournemouth Airport*.

The winter schedule will offer 150 routes to 14 destinations from its 12 UK bases. New routes from Bournemouth include 15 weekly flights to nine winter sun destinations including the Canaries*, the Balearics, mainland Spain*, Antalya* in Turkey*, Faro* and Madeira*, Portugal*.

Other new routes include the first from Belfast International to Palma* and Newcastle* to Marrakech*.

Building on Morocco's popularity, Jet will also offer more flights to Agadir* from Bristol*, Glasgow* and Leeds Bradford*.

More winter sun launches including 2025/26 ski, golf and city breaks and Discover More* tours will follow in the coming months.

Steve Heapy, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays Chief Executive, said: "Our winter 2025/26 programme represents our biggest winter sun programme ever, and we are very excited to be putting 14 sunshine destinations on sale from our 12 UK airport bases.

"This exciting programme includes our first ever winter sun programme from our brand-new base at Bournemouth Airport, as well as a significant expansion of our popular Morocco programme in just our second year operating to the Moroccan sunshine.

"By launching our winter sun programme nice and early for 2025/26, we are giving holidaymakers the chance to book ahead and lock in their getaway while spreading the cost."

Jet2 adds new routes to Bergen for Easter 2025

Jet2 has revealed new routes to the Norwegian city of Bergen* from Bristol*, Edinburgh* and London Stansted* in time for Easter 2025.

These new departure points are in addition to flights launching this year to the coastal city from Birmingham*, Leeds Bradford*, Manchester* and Newcastle*.

Taking off on 10 April 2025, the flights will also facilitate escapes with Jet2CityBreaks* and Jet2holidays*, which is offering experiences in the region through its Discover More* programme.

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays Chief Executive Steve Heapy said: "We are just a few weeks on from launching flights and city breaks to Bergen and the fjords for the first time in over 15 years, and the response from customers and independent travel agents has been incredible.

"That response means we are more than doubling the size of our Bergen programme for 2025, including the introduction of new routes from Bristol, Edinburgh and London Stansted for the first time, meaning we will operate to Norway from seven of our UK bases next year.

"As well as giving customers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the spectacular fjords and breathtaking scenery of Norway, Bergen is a truly stunning and vibrant city."

Jet2 & Jet2holidays launch new destinations from London Stansted

Jet2 and Jet2holidays have revealed new flights and holidays to Tivat in Montenegro* and Nice* in the south of France* from spring 2024.

The first flight to Tivat will depart on 1 April 2024 while the flight to Nice will depart on 3 May 2024. Both will operate twice weekly until 28 October 2024 and 1 November 2024 respectively.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: "We are delighted to be waving off our first flight to Tivat from London Stansted Airport and look forward to seeing our inaugural flight to Nice take off from the base next month too.

"The addition of these stunning holiday destinations has proven to be extremely popular with customers and independent travel agents looking for glorious sunshine alongside that authentic cultural experience."

Jet2 & Jet2holidays add new UK base at Bournemouth Airport

Jet2 and Jet2holidays have announced that they're making a new base at Bournemouth Airport* from summer 2025.

The airport will offer 16 routes from Bournemouth* to the likes of the Canary Islands, Turkey and Greece as well as two exclusively Jet2-operated routes from Bournemouth to Fuerteventura and Madeira.

The inaugural flight from the airport will depart on 1 April 2025 to Tenerife, while by summer 2025, two aircraft will be based at the airport to help holidaymakers in the south of England find sunshine far and wide.

The full list of destinations from Bournemouth* includes:

  • Canary Islands - Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife
  • Spain - Alicante
  • Balearic Islands - Ibiza, Majorca, Menorca
  • Turkey - Antalya, Dalaman
  • Portugal - Faro, Madeira
  • Greece - Crete, Corfu, Rhodes, Zante

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: "We know that customers and independent travel agents have been asking us for a long time to make this move, so we are absolutely delighted to be announcing today that Bournemouth Airport will become our 12th UK base airport.

"As Which? Travel Brand of the Year, we know that our award-winning flights and holidays will be enormously popular across the region, and we cannot wait to show everyone what we are all about."

Jet2CityBreaks adds immersive Porto tours

Jet2CityBreaks has added 'Discover More*' experiential tours to its newest destination, Porto*.

The tours, which are bookable on city breaks from Manchester* (summer 2024 and 2025) and Birmingham* (summer 2025), include a full-day wine tour in the Douro Valley*.

Existing 'Discover More' trips can be booked in the likes of Iceland, Bergen and Croatia.

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays Chief Executive Steve Heapy said: "We are delighted to be announcing even more good news for our Porto programme and expanding our Discover More packages to the popular city break destination.

"We are seeing more customers wanting to experience it all on their holidays, whether that is adventure, culture, history or sightseeing, so this expansion of our Discover More collection is in direct response to that demand."

Jet2 & Jet2CityBreaks launch new Porto flights & breaks early

Jet2 and Jet2CityBreaks have announced that they will bring forward the launch of flights and city breaks to Porto* from Manchester*, which will now commence in summer 2024.

The new route, originally destined to begin in summer 2025, has proved so popular that the companies decided to start serving travellers from Manchester earlier than planned.

Flights will now commence on 4 July 2024 and operate twice weekly (Thursdays and Sundays) until 3 November 2024. The other planned service from Birmingham* will begin in 2025 as previously stated.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: "Since announcing the launch of the brand-new city destination of Porto, we have experienced phenomenal demand.

"We always listen to what our customers and independent travel agent partners are telling us so we have acted quickly to bring forward the launch of Porto by a whole year, meaning flights and city breaks to Porto are now available from Manchester Airport for summer 24.

"As the largest operator of European city breaks this expands our programme even further, and we know this news will be a huge hit with customers looking to travel to this superb city."

Jet2 & Jet2holidays add Morocco for winter 2024/25

Jet2 and Jet2Holidays*, have announced that they will add Marrakech* and Agadir in Morocco to their schedules from October 2024.

The airline will offer a number of UK departure points, including three exclusive routes (Glasgow to Marrakech, Bristol and Leeds Bradford to Agadir):

  • Agadir* - Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, London Stansted
  • Marrakech* - Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, London Stansted

Those booking with Jet2holidays will have a choice of 20 four- and five-star hotels in and around Marrakech plus another 20 or so around Agadir.

Chief executive Steve Heapy said: "With year-round availability, we are giving holidaymakers access to two famous holiday hotspots. We are incredibly excited about these new destinations, and we know how immensely popular they will be with our customers.

"This latest expansion demonstrates the strength of our growing business, and it comes on the back of customers and independent travel agents choosing to travel with us time and again."

Jet2 to offer flights to eight ski destinations this winter

Jet2 has announced that it will operate a number of flights to eight destinations across France, Switzerland, Spain and Austria.

The airline will serve routes to Chambery, Geneva, Grenoble, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Lyon, Barcelona (Andorra) and Turin from the following airports across its network:

  • Belfast International - Salzburg
  • Birmingham - Chambery, Geneva, Grenoble, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Barcelona (Andorra) and Turin
  • Bristol - Chambery, Innsbruck and Geneva
  • East Midlands - Geneva and Salzburg
  • Edinburgh - Chambery, Geneva, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Turin
  • Glasgow - Geneva
  • Leeds Bradford - Chambery, Geneva, Barcelona (Andorra) and Salzburg
  • London Stansted - Chambery, Geneva, Grenoble, Innsbruck and Salzburg
  • Manchester - Chambery, Geneva, Grenoble, Innsbruck, Lyon, Salzburg, Barcelona (Andorra) and Turin
  • Newcastle - Geneva, Grenoble and Salzburg

Jet2.com & Jet2CityBreaks unveil biggest ever city programme for winter 2024/25

The UK's leading leisure duo Jet2 and Jet2CityBreaks have released their biggest collection of city break destinations ever for winter 2024/2025 departing from airports across the UK.

The expanded programme promises more choice and increased capacity with the following destinations already available to book for next winter: Athens*, Barcelona*, Budapest*, Krakow*, Paris*, Prague*, Rome*, Vienna* and Venice*.

In total, more than 600,000 seats are now on sale from Birmingham*, East Midlands*, Glasgow*, Leeds Bradford*, Manchester*, Newcastle* and London Stansted* airports.

Both flight-only and complete city break options, including flights, accommodation, 22 kg hold luggage and 10 kg cabin baggage, are available to book now.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: "The demand we are seeing for next winter is telling us that people are wanting to book further ahead and get their winter holidays booked in, which is why we have put this expanded Winter City Breaks programme on sale today.

"With more choice and increased capacity, it is our biggest Winter City Breaks programme to date. Thanks to this unrivalled programme, which offers huge choice and flexibility, discovering and exploring the best European cities with Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks has never been so easy.

"As more people look to escape on a city break this winter with an airline and tour operator they can trust, we are confident that these flights and city breaks will sell exceptionally well."

Jet2 & Jet2holidays reveal three new routes for summer 2024

Jet2 and Jet2holidays have announced they will operate three new routes in their ever-expanding summer 2024 programme.

Those travelling from Birmingham* will be able to book flights and holidays to Tivat* in Montenegro* (between 2 May and 31 October) and Lesvos* in Greece* (26 May until 6 October).

Meanwhile, from Glasgow*, holidaymakers will be able to experience flights and city breaks to Verona* as well as holidays to nearby Lake Garda* in Italy* (between 8 May and 25 September).

Chief Executive Steve Heapy said: "As well as looking forward to a busy summer 23, we are also seeing lots of customers want to book ahead for next summer which is great news.

"In response to that, we are moving to give customers and independent travel agents even more choice thanks to the launch of three brand new routes for summer 24.

"This expansion further strengthens a programme, which is already our biggest ever, and we know that it will be very popular with customers and independent travel agents right across each airport region."

Jet2holidays extends Resort Flight Check-in service in Cyprus into summer 2024

Jet2holidays has announced that it will extend its popular free Resort Flight Check-in service to include summer 2024 over 50 hotels in Paphos* and Larnaca* in Cyprus*.

The free service allows customers to check their bags in for their flight at the hotel on the morning of departure without having to transport them to the airport. This gives them the day free from bags and allows them to sail straight through to security.

All holidaymakers have to do is drop their bags off with their Jet2holidays' Resort Flight Check-in* team at their hotel, and the bags are then safely transported to the airport and stowed on the aircraft.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: "We are delighted to be launching our Resort Flight Check-in service in Cyprus for summer 24, as we know from feedback just how much everybody loves using it.

"Since reintroducing Resort Flight Check-in service for summer 23, the service has enjoyed phenomenal levels of uptake from customers, and we are continually being told what a difference this smart, secure service makes to their overall holiday experience.

"By launching the service for next summer in well over 50 hotels in Cyprus, customers will now be able to book ahead and take advantage of the service in summer 24."

Jet2 & Jet2holidays release winter 2024/25 schedule

Jet2 and Jet2holidays have put flights and holidays on sale for winter 2024/2025, said to be their biggest winter schedule to date, owing to huge demand.

The airline and holiday provider have released 12 destinations including departures from what will be its eleventh base when flights commence in 2024, Liverpool.

Among those now on sale there are nine new routes including Madeira* from Belfast and, for the first time, Malta* from Glasgow and East Midlands. Other winter sun favourites include the Canaries*, Alicante*, Malaga*, Palma*, Faro*, Antalya* and Paphos*.

Chief executive of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, Steve Heapy, said: "We are very pleased to be putting our biggest ever Winter Sun programme on sale from all eleven of our UK bases.

"What makes this announcement even more exciting is that we are offering customers and independent travel agents across Merseyside and the wider region the chance to enjoy some winter sun with our award-winning airline and package holiday provider for the very first time."

Jet2 & Jet2holidays to launch from Liverpool in March 2024

Jet2 and Jet2holidays have announced that they will offer flights and holidays departing from Liverpool John Lennon Airport from 28 March 2024.

Four aircraft will be based in Liverpool* and already 20 destinations are on sale for summer 2024 including mainland Spain, the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Portugal, Madeira and Cyprus.

Crucially, they will offer seven exclusive new routes from Liverpool to Gran Canaria, Menorca, Rhodes, Zante, Madeira, Paphos and Bourgas (Bulgaria).

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: "We are absolutely delighted to be expanding our award-winning flights and holidays to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, which becomes our eleventh UK airport base.

"This announcement further expands our footprint and comes on the back of the enormous demand that we know is out there from customers and independent travel agents across Liverpool, Merseyside and the wider region.

"We have seen that demand really ramp up over the past couple of years, so we know there will be a fantastic response to this launch."

Jet2 & Jet2holidays reveal new summer route to Bourgas

Jet2 and Jet2holidays have announced that Bourgas* in Bulgaria* will be the latest new destination departing from London Stansted* for summer 2023.

The new route will operate two times per week between 21 July 2023 and late September.

Both the airline and holiday company have already revealed that Rome* and Athens* will be added to their rosters for the summer, taking the total of dedicated new routes from London Stansted to three.

In addition, the airline will enjoy the added capacity to some of its most popular holiday spots in Portugal*, Greece*, Italy* and the Balearic Islands* over the summer holidays thanks to an extra aircraft being based at the airport, which will take the airline's total to 16.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: "We are looking forward to a brilliant summer from London Stansted Airport.

"The demand from customers and independent travel agents has remained strong for several months, so we have once again responded by expanding our programme and investing in our London Stansted operation.

"As a result, customers and independent travel agents now have more choice, more destinations and more sunshine to look forward to with our award-winning holiday business and airline."

Jet2 & Jet2CityBreaks add capacity to Rome for Six Nations 2024

Jet2 and Jet2CityBreaks have added extra flights and accommodation options for those hoping to catch the action at the Stadio Olimpico in the Italian capital during next year's Six Nations rugby tournament.

Jet2 has added a total of 16 extra flights from six UK airports. These flights will whisk supporters to Rome* in time for the following matches against two of the home nations:

Italy v England (Saturday 3 February 2024):

Italy v Scotland (Saturday 9 March 2024):

  • Glasgow* - two additional services to Rome

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: "Our flights to Rome for this year's Six Nations are proving to be incredibly popular, with customers enjoying the sporting action in one of the world's most unforgettable cities.

"Following the publication of the 2024 fixtures this week, we have already seen strong demand, so we have acted fast to provide customers and independent travel agents with even more choice.

"Whether it's a flight with Jet2.com or a city break with Jet2CityBreaks, we have a superb programme on sale to Rome for the 2024 Six Nations and we expect seats to sell very quickly."

Jet2 & Jet2holidays add summer 2023 capacity from five UK bases

Jet2 and Jet2holidays have added more flights and holidays to destinations across Spain* (including the Canary Islands* and the Balearic Islands*), Cyprus* and Portugal* between March and May 2023.

More than 10,000 extra seats are now on sale boosting capacity for getaways over Easter, the May Bank Holidays and the early summer season.

The following airports will gain extra flights:

  • Birmingham* - additional flights to Lanzarote and Tenerife in April, plus additional services to Majorca in April and May and Fuerteventura and Larnaca in May
  • East Midlands* - additional flights to Faro in May and Majorca in April and May
  • Glasgow* - additional flights to Malaga in March, Lanzarote in March and April and Majorca in May
  • Leeds Bradford* - additional flights to Malaga and Majorca in May
  • London Stansted* - additional flights to Tenerife in March and April

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: "Over the last few weeks we have expanded our programmes for this summer to a number of popular destinations. As the UK's largest tour operator, we are continuing to react quickly to the demand we are seeing by adding on even more capacity, meaning this year we will operate our biggest ever Summer programme.

"We are seeing customers and independent travel agents flocking to book holidays for the early summer season and are delighted to be offering more choice and flexibility when it comes to booking award-winning flights and holidays.

"We are looking forward to a busy and successful summer season and are confident that these new services will be extremely popular, as customers look to book in some early summer sun.

Previous update from 6 February 2023

Jet2 & Jet2holidays add capacity to Tenerife & Majorca

Both Jet2 and Jet2holidays have added capacity to Tenerife* and Majorca* from seven of its UK airports in response to increased demand.

Additional flights and holidays will be added between March and May 2023 to satisfy those looking to escape in both Easter and early summer.

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."

Jet2 & Jet2holidays add capacity to Turkey from Easter 2023

Jet2 and Jet2holidays have added capacity to Turkey* from Easter 2023 in response to strong demand from holidaymakers.

The low-cost airline and its sister company, which offers complete breaks including accommodation and transfers, have seen a surge in bookings to Turkey. The pair have taken decisive action by adding numerous new flights from seven UK bases.

New flights, and corresponding holidays, will be added between March and June from Belfast*, Birmingham*, Edinburgh*, Glasgow*, Leeds Bradford*, Manchester* and London Stansted*.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: "As the UK's leading airline and tour operator to Turkey, we are experiencing strong demand from customers looking to enjoy some early Turkish sun and take advantage of the fantastic value the destination offers.

"As always, we have been quick to respond by adding extra capacity to Antalya and Dalaman from seven of our UK bases. This expansion further strengthens our commitment to the destination and comes as a result of us working with our industry and hotel partners in Turkey."

Jet2 & Jet2holidays add two new summer 2023 routes from Bristol

Jet2 and Jet2holidays are building on the success of their southwest base, Bristol*, by adding two new routes for summer 2023 as well as extra capacity.

On top of recruiting more pilots, cabin crew and ground crew, Jet2 has announced that it will add two new routes to Malaga* in southern Spain* and Crete* (Chania) in Greece* for this summer.

This will take the total number of sunny destinations that can be reached throughout the summer months from Bristol to 32.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: "We are extremely excited about our third summer at Bristol Airport, which will be our busiest and biggest yet.

"Since launching flights and holidays in 2021, the response from customers and independent travel agents across the South West and South Wales has been enormous and this has enabled us to enjoy the growth we have seen.

"With such a huge programme on sale for Summer 23 and customers flocking to book their place in the sunshine, we are delighted to be expanding our Bristol Airport team even further.

"The success of our award-winning business is down to the hard work of our colleagues and we are looking forward to meeting like-minded passionate people to help us delight even more customers from Bristol Airport."

Jet2holidays to launch brand new escorted tours to Turkey

Jet2holidays has added brand new escorted tours to Turkey for summer 2023 and 2024.

The new 'Treasures of Turkey*' tours will run from April to October in both 2023 and 2024.

Each tour, which includes flights with Jet2* and four-star half-board accommodation, will last for seven nights and include visits to 14 historic sites including three UNESCO World Heritage sites (the ancient city of Ephesus, the rock sites of Cappadocia and Pamukkale) as well as Konya, Hierapolis and Didyma among others.

The new tours are the latest addition to Jet2holidays' new Discover More* collection, which is committed to sharing more about the culture, history and scenery of destinations with holidaymakers. Other tours include the likes of cruising Croatia's coastline* and exploring the fjords of Bergen*.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: "As the UK's leading tour operator to Turkey, we know that many of our customers want to experience the rich history and culture that this fascinating country offers.

"The launch of our escorted Treasures of Turkey tours mean that customers get to enjoy all the award-winning benefits of Jet2holidays, with expert guided tours to a treasure trove of world-renowned historic sites included too.

"From speaking with customers and independent travel agents we know that these tours will be enormously popular, and they are a fantastic addition to our exciting Discover More collection, which we know is going to be a huge hit."

Jet2 & Jet2CityBreaks reveal biggest winter programme for 2023/2024

In response to a positive winter 22/23 season, Jet2 and Jet2CityBreaks*, the urban escapes arm of Jet2holidays*, have revealed details of the festive programme for winter 2023/2024, including flights and city breaks to Christmas markets* across Europe.

The winter programme, which features no fewer than 21 dedicated trips to Berlin*, Budapest*, Cologne*, Copenhagen*, Krakow*, Prague* and Vienna*, will offer a variety of departures from all 10 of the airline's UK bases.

Amongst the destinations are eight new festive routes from the following airports:

  • Birmingham - Cologne
  • Bristol - Prague, Vienna
  • East Midlands - Krakow
  • Edinburgh - Vienna
  • Leeds Bradford - Copenhagen
  • London Stansted - Prague, Vienna

Steve Heapy, CEO, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: "We are seeing strong demand from customers and independent travel agents looking to book a getaway to some of the best of Europe's Christmas market destinations for this winter, but we know that people are looking further ahead too.

"As always, we listen to our customers and independent travel agents, so have put a fantastic selection of Christmas Market destinations to choose from on sale for Winter 23/24.

"This latest programme promises to be our biggest and best yet and means we have festive wonderlands on sale from all ten UK bases."

Jet2 & Jet2CityBreaks extend summer 2024 programme

Jet2 and Jet2CityBreaks, the urban arm of Jet2holidays, have expanded their city destinations for summer 2024.

The new programme has released breaks for summer 2024 earlier than ever and includes 10 of the most exciting destinations: Athens*, Barcelona*, Budapest*, Krakow*, Prague*, Nice*, Paris*, Pisa*, Rome* and Venice*.

  • Birmingham* - Athens, Barcelona, Budapest, Rome, Krakow, Nice, Prague, Pisa, Venice
  • Glasgow* - Rome, Krakow, Prague
  • Leeds Bradford*: Barcelona, Budapest, Paris, Rome, Krakow, Nice, Prague, Pisa
  • London Stansted* - Nice, Athens, Rome
  • Manchester* - Athens, Barcelona, Budapest, Rome, Krakow, Nice, Prague, Pisa, Venice
  • Newcastle* - Rome, Krakow, Prague

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: "We have received a very positive response from customers and independent travel agents since going on sale early with our Summer Sun programme for 2024.

" Many people want to book well in advance and have something to look forward to, so we have listened to that and acted. Following this success, we are delighted to be releasing details of our dedicated city breaks programme earlier than ever before too.

"With so much flexibility and a wide choice of magical city destinations to choose from, customers can book a memorable trip into the diary and lock in the price now.

"Whether it is a weekend, long weekend or something longer, our City Breaks programme for Summer 24 offers something for everyone."

Jet2holidays to launch new Express Transfers service in December

One of the UK's leading tour operators, Jet2holidays*, has announced details of Express Transfers*, which will launch in December 2022.

This brand-new service will ensure that holidaymakers entitled to the service will be dropped off first, second or third during their transfer from the airport to their hotel.

It also guarantees that they will be one of the last pick-ups on their return to the airport at the end of their holiday.

The service will be included as standard when holidaymakers book a hotel featuring the service. Those with existing bookings to properties featuring the service will automatically receive an Express Transfer unless they have already booked a private transfer.

Express Transfers will initially be available at around 80 hotels in destinations such as the Canary Islands, the Balearics, Turkey, Croatia, Greece, Portugal, Madeira, Bulgaria and Cyprus, with more to follow.

Head of Product at Jet2holidays, Zoe Towers, said: "We know that customers love our award-winning holidays, but everyone knows that feeling of watching other holidaymakers get off the coach to kick off their long-awaited holidays.

"The launch of Express Transfers takes that feeling away, meaning Jet2holidays customers can be off the coach and into the pool in no time, and there's no better way to start a holiday than that."

Jet2 & Jet2holidays add 45,000 extra seats for October half-term 2023

Leading leisure duo, Jet2 and Jet2holidays have added capacity to next October's half-term holiday with 45,000 extra seats available on flights.

The main focus is on the Canary Islans (Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Tenerife) and turkey*, with 50 extra weekly flights added. However, capacity has also increased to other destinations including mainland Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy, Cyprus, the Balearic Islands and Croatia.

These will be available from nine of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays' bases: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle and London Stansted. Passengers are being encouraged to book early to secure the best flights and/or flight and hotel combo.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: "We are seeing strong demand throughout Summer 23, 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 in the Canary Islands and Turkey, as well as to other sunshine favourites in the Mediterranean. As families are increasingly looking for great value holidays, booking a half-term holiday for next year now allows them to get the price locked in."

Jet2 & Jet2holidays unveil Christmas market destinations

Jet2 and Jet2CityBreaks, the urban arm of Jet2holidays, have unveiled seven Christmas market destinations* for last-minute seasonal escapes this winter.

Both flights and breaks will be available to Berlin, Budapest, Cologne, Prague, Copenhagen, Krakow and Vienna.

Departure dates vary by airport but they will widely be available between late November and late December 2022 from the following UK airports:

  • Belfast - Prague
  • Birmingham - Berlin, Budapest, Prague, Vienna
  • Leeds Bradford - Berlin, Budapest, Cologne, Prague, Vienna
  • Newcastle - Berlin, Budapest, Cologne, Copenhagen, Krakow, Prague
  • East Midlands - Budapest, Prague
  • Manchester - Budapest, Cologne, Krakow, Prague, Vienna
  • Glasgow - Prague

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks said: "Our flights and city breaks to Europe's most magical Christmas markets prove more and more popular every year, and we are seeing strong demand once again this year.

"With our first flights taking off next month to some of the best Christmas Market destinations, it is not too late to secure a festive getaway but make sure you act quick."

Jet2 & Jet2holidays release summer 2024 plus nine new routes

Jet2 and Jet2holidays have become the first airline and tour operator to put flights and holidays on sale for summer 2024.

The Summer Sun programme for 2024 includes 15 million seats departing to 346 routes across 46 destinations including favourites such as Spain, Greece, Turkey, Italy, Cyprus, Croatia and Portugal.

What's more, there will be increased capacity at Bristol, East Midlands, Glasgow and Leeds Bradford airports.

As for new routes, Jet2 and Jet2holidays will launch nine new routes from the following airports:

  • Bristol - Izmir, Bulgaria (Bourgas), Costa de Almeria, Naples
  • East Midlands - Crete (Chania), Naples
  • Newcastle - Crete (Chania)
  • London Stansted - Bulgaria (Bourgas), Tivat (Montenegro)

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: "We know that customers are looking to book in advance so that they can get the best choice of dates, rooms and resorts, as well as lock in their price now and spread the cost.

"In response to this demand, we have put a huge Summer 24 Sun programme on sale nice and early. With Summer 24 available to book, we are offering flights and holidays across four seasons, so whether their customers are looking to book ahead or last minute we have them covered."

Jet2 & Jet2holidays release winter city breaks for 2023/2024

Jet2 and Jet2holidays have unveiled their winter city break programme for 2023/2024, which includes two exciting new routes.

The pair have put flights and holidays on sale from six UK airports to eight much-loved cities across Europe, including two brand new routes operating from London Stansted* to Rome* and Athens*.

The winter city break programme will offer the following routes:

Jet2 & Jet2holidays release winter 2023/2024 with six new routes

Jet2 and Jet2holidays have released details of their winter 2023/2024 programme from all 10 of their UK bases. The winter season looks set to include no fewer than six brand new routes among a total of 110 destinations.

As well as offering flights and holidays to seasonal favourites such as the Canary Islands, Majorca, Portugal (both Faro and Madeira) and Turkey, customers will be able to take advantage of the following new routes:

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: "We are seeing strong demand from customers wanting to escape the long British winter by booking their Winter 23/24 holiday nice and early.

"In response to this demand, we are putting our winter sun programme on sale from all ten of our UK bases.

"We are pleased to be offering a fantastic selection of winter sun destinations and with more customers than ever wanting to give themselves something to look forward to next year, we have no doubt that these hotspots will be extremely popular."

Jet2 & Jet2holidays increase capacity to Nice for summer 2023

Leading airline Jet2 and associated holiday company Jet2holidays have announced that they will be increasing capacity to Nice*, France for summer 2023 owing to strong demand for flights and city breaks.

As well as adding flights from Leeds Bradford* and Manchester*, Jet2 is adding a new route to Nice from Birmingham*.

  • Birmingham - up to two weekly services (Monday and Friday) between 26 May 2023 and 16 October 2023
  • Leeds Bradford - up to two weekly flights (Monday and Friday) between 26 May 2023 and 16 October 2023
  • Manchester - twice daily flights between 8 September and 25 September 2023 for the Rugby World Cup

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: "Customers have been flocking to book summer 23 fights and city breaks, with Nice being a very popular holiday choice for next year.

"As always, we have been quick to respond to this demand and have more than doubled our flying programme to Nice from three UK bases. Our summer 23 programme is already offering customers and independent travel agents lots of choice and flexibility, and we are pleased to be expanding this even further."

Jet2 & Jet2holidays extend summer 2023 period to Bodrum, Turkey

One of the UK's leading airlines, Jet2*, and its sister company, Jet2holidays*, have announced that they will begin their summer 2023 schedule to Bodrum*, Turkey* earlier than expected, with flights and holidays available from the beginning of April.

From 3 April, holidaymakers will be able to fly or take a complete holiday with Jet2 or Jet2holidays from Birmingham*, Manchester* and London Stansted*.

This offers travellers more flexibility and choice regarding when they travel to this much-loved corner of the Turkish Riviera.

The flight schedules will be as follows:

  • Birmingham & London Stansted - Monday & Friday flights from 3 April
  • Manchester - Thursday & Sunday flights from 6 April; plus Saturday flight from 15 April

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: "We are delighted to be bringing forward the start of the summer season to Bodrum and offering flights and holidays to this popular destination from April 2023 from Birmingham, Manchester and London Stansted Airports.

"By working in conjunction with the Turkish government, hoteliers and our partners, we are able to extend the season to Bodrum by offering flights and holidays from the beginning of April for the first time ever."

Jet2 & Jet2holidays releases full city break collection for 2023

Leading leisure airline Jet2*, and its sister company, Jet2holidays*, have released their complete collections of city breaks for 2023.

Travellers can now book flights and holidays to 12 destinations from six UK bases for next year, (Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle and London Stansted):

What's more, they have revealed three additions at two airports: Athens*, Greece and Rome*, Italy from London Stansted and Verona*, Italy from Newcastle.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: "Customers and independent travel agents have been telling us that people are looking ahead and booking a much-needed city break in the diary. As such, demand for city breaks is increasing for summer 23, so we have responded to that by putting on sale an expanded City Breaks programme for next summer.

"We are anticipating a very successful summer, as the appeal of booking with a trusted company that customers and independent travel agents can rely on is proving extremely important."

Jet2 & Jet2holidays extend Malta season from four UK airports

One of the UK's favourite airlines, Jet2, and its sister company, Jet2holidays, have extended their season to the Mediterranean island of Malta* from four UK airports owing to strong demand for winter sunshine.

This is the first time since the pandemic that the companies will provide flights and holidays to Malta into the winter period. Both will be available to book up to 28 November 2022 from Birmingham*, Leeds Bradford*, London Stansted* and Manchester*.

After a brief seasonal break, Jet2 and Jet2holidays are set to return to Malta from March 2023.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: "Since the return of international travel, we have seen strong and sustained demand. As always, we have responded to that demand by extending the season to Malta.

"It means we are operating services to Malta in the winter period once again from Birmingham, Leeds Bradford and London Stansted Airports, giving customers and independent travel agents even more opportunity to enjoy or offer a holiday in the sunshine.

"With customers continuing to jump at the chance to book and travel on their well-deserved holidays, we are confident that these new services to Malta, coupled with our award-winning customer service, will prove very popular."

Jet2 & Jet2holidays reveal five new destinations for summer 2023

Leading leisure airline, Jet2, and sister holiday company Jet2holidays has revealed five new destinations from three of its biggest UK hubs for summer 2023.

Holidaymakers can now include the following destinations from these three airports among their holiday options for next summer:

Jet2.com, which was recently recognised as Which? Travel Brand of the Year is also increasing capacity across the board from the same three airports, Birmingham*, London Stansted* and Manchester*.

This will ensure there are enough seats thanks to additional aircraft that will be deployed and hotel rooms in the major destinations to accommodate the many people booking ahead.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: "The addition of more destinations and extra capacity from three bases comes on the back of enormous demand for our award-winning flights and holidays from Birmingham, London Stansted and Manchester Airports and, as always, we are quick to respond.

"Summer 23 will see an additional aircraft come into our fleet at each of these bases, meaning local holidaymakers and independent travel agents have even more choice and flexibility.

"In addition to flying customers to their favourite holiday destinations from these bases, we continue to have a laser focus on delivering the very best experience so that customers choose us time and time again."

Jet2.com & Jet2holidays reveal new route to Verona from Newcastle

Leading UK airline Jet2.com and its sibling Jet2holidays have revealed that they will launch flights and holidays to the Italian city of Verona* from Newcastle next summer.

Responding to what it called "strong demand from holidaymakers and independent travel agents in the northeast", the companies take their total number of destinations from Newcastle next summer to 34, with weekly flights to Verona from Newcastle* set to commence on 10 May 2023, running through to September.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: "The demand for flights, city breaks and holidays from Newcastle Airport continues to be extremely strong. Customers in the North East are very much looking to get away to enjoy their well-deserved holidays and we will continue responding to that demand with more flights and holidays.

"The introduction of Verona to our programme for summer 23 provides a fantastic city break option for those looking to explore a city which is packed full of history, culture and beauty with the advantage of having the stunning Lake Garda nearby."

Jet2.com & Jet2holidays announce the launch of winter services to Athens

Leading leisure airline Jet2 and its sister company Jet2holidays have revealed that Athens* is the latest destination to be added to its winter 22/23 city break programme.

There will be flights and holidays to the Greek capital from Manchester* and Birmingham*. Both airports will see up to two weekly flights continuing from summer up to 27 November 2022 and recommencing on 16 February 2023 running through to summer 23.

CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, Steve Heapy, said: "There is a lot of demand for city breaks this winter from customers and independent travel agents.

"As always, we want to deliver what our customers and independent travel agent partners want, so we are delighted to announce the launch of flights and city breaks to Athens for winter 22/23 for the first time.

Jet2 expands summer 2023 flights & holidays from three UK bases

Leading UK leisure airline Jet2 and its sibling, Jet2holidays, have revealed details of their ambitious summer 2023 programme from three of its UK bases.

Having already witnessed strong demand for summer 2023 after they released flights and holidays for next summer earlier than ever before, Jet2 and Jet2holidays are set to increase capacity at Glasgow*, East Midlands* and Bristol*.

What's more, each airport will enjoy at least one new route as well:

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: "We always knew that when international travel returned to normal, customers and independent travel agents would respond by flocking to book our award-winning flights and holidays.

He continued: "As such, we are experiencing strong demand across all seasons and with summer 23 looking so popular, we are in the position to respond with a massively expanded programme from Bristol, East Midlands and Glasgow Airports."

Jet2 & Jet2holidays add extra capacity to Tenerife this spring

One of the UK's leading double acts, Jet2 and Jet2holidays is increasing capacity to Tenerife from a number of UK airports as Spain eases entry restrictions, just in time for Easter.

In response to growing demand and the end of the Spanish government's requirement for 12 to 17-year-olds to be fully vaccinated, the pair have has added extra flights and holiday options to the much-loved island of Tenerife* in the Canaries*.

This boost in availability gives holidaymakers more choice and the chance to get a relatively late booking in time for Easter 2022. The additional flights are being added as follows:

  • Edinburgh - extra Tuesday services between 15 March and 12 April
  • East Midlands - additional Sunday service between 6 and 27 March
  • Glasgow - adding a third Friday flight from 25 February to 8 April
  • Leeds Bradford - extra Sunday services from 6 March to 17 April
  • Manchester - extra Monday flight from 7 March to 23 May plus extra Saturday services added between 19 March and 16 April

CEO of Jet2 and Jet2holidays, Steve Heapy, said: "With Spain scrapping vaccination certification rules for 12 to 17-year-olds and international travel starting to return to normal, families are really jumping at the chance to enjoy a much-needed holiday in Tenerife, and we have seen an increase in bookings.

"With our huge programme on sale to the Canary Islands, our Winter Sun and Summer Sun programmes are looking busy across the board, with Tenerife, in particular, proving to be an extremely popular choice of holiday destination".

Jet2 increases capacity from Manchester for summer

Boosted by the surge in bookings for both flights and holidays, Jet2 and Jet2holidays have increased capacity from Manchester Airport for summer 2022 while warning that spaces are filling up and holidaymakers should book early to avoid disappointment.

The airline will now offer a second weekly flight to its newest destination for summer, Sardinia*, which will operate between 23 July and 24 September.

Other destinations receiving extras flights from Manchester include:

  • Ibiza* - additional flights on Saturdays and Sundays between 23 July and 25 September
  • Majorca* - extra flight on Thursdays between 21 July and 22 September
  • Santorini* - additional Sunday flights between 24 July and 25 September

CEO, Steve Heapy, said: "Over the past couple of years, we have always maintained demand will come roaring back once customers start to see travel returning to normal. That is really proving to be the case, with all seasons and all types of holiday looking extremely popular.

"Summer 2022 is the long-awaited moment when everyone can all finally enjoy a normal summer holiday once again, and our customers are flocking to get that sunshine booked in."

He added, however, that "strong demand coupled with holidaymakers looking to really treat themselves this summer, could make things look a little different this year" as "holidaymakers are acting quickly to book the best rooms, hotels and destinations, the late deal could well become harder to find as the year progresses."

Jet2.com restarts flights & holidays to Cyprus

This weekend saw Jet2 and Jet2holidays restart their programmes of flights and holidays to Paphos, Cyprus from Leeds Bradford, Manchester, London Stansted, Newcastle and East Midlands, just as UK testing rules eased further.

Flights and holidays to Paphos will also recommence from Birmingham (16 February), Glasgow (26 February), Edinburgh* (16 March) and Belfast* (30 March) over the coming weeks. In addition, a brand new route from Bristol* to Paphos will start on 6 March.

Meanwhile, passengers will be able to book the flights and getaways to Larnaca* from nine UK bases (all of the above excluding Belfast) from 27 March.

CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, Steve Heapy, said: "We are delighted to be restarting our award-winning flights and package holidays to Paphos and seeing our flights take off once again to the stunning island of Cyprus.

"Since travel has started to return to normal, we have seen strong demand from customers looking to make the most of being able to enjoy a much-needed getaway in the sunshine, with Paphos proving to be a very popular choice of holiday destination.

"We know how much holidaymakers have missed out on being able to enjoy a getaway to Cyprus with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, so the return of these services are proving popular with customers and independent travel agents."

Jet2 expands Easter ski programme to meet demand

One of Europe's leading airlines, Jet2, which offers value flights to popular winter ski destinations*, has expanded its winter schedule to meet soaring demand.

As Switzerland announces that it's scrapping pre-arrival testing for vaccinated travellers, Jet2 has increased its capacity to Geneva*, with increased flights operating to the Swiss city from Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Manchester and London Stansted.

Moreover, since France reopened its borders to British travellers, Jet2 has restarted flights to Lyon*, Chambery* and Grenoble*. This takes Jet2's portfolio of winter sports destinations to eight when you include Innsbruck* and Salzburg* in Austria, Turin* in Italy and Andorra* via Barcelona.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: "Skiers and snowboarders have missed out on the best part of two ski seasons over the past couple of years, so they are absolutely jumping at the opportunity to hit the slopes once again.

"All eight ski destinations that we have on sale this winter are looking extremely popular, and it is obvious that snow sports fans want to make the ski season last for as long as possible too.

"In response to that, we are expanding our Easter ski programme so that customers have even more choice when it comes to hitting the best slopes in Europe. With our ski flights restarting to France this weekend too, we are looking ahead to a very popular and successful ski season."

Jet2 expands its winter programme to Iceland

As well as expanding the number of departure airports, flights and holidays to Iceland* for winter 2022/2023, Jet2holidays has, for the first time, released breaks to this North Atlantic island nation from Bristol*.

Jet2.com has expanded its winter offer to Iceland by offering scheduled flights to Keflavik International Airport near Reykjavik* from Manchester and Birmingham twice-weekly between 29 September and 21 November 2022 and again between 9 February and 24 April 2023.

But for those after the complete package, Jet2CityBreaks* is offering four-night escapes that can be booked departing from Belfast, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Newcastle, Stansted and, now, Bristol too.

Chief Executive Steve Heapy said: "With a great programme of scheduled flights, complemented by over 40 dedicated trips, we are giving customers and independent travel agents more choice and flexibility than ever before."

"The unrivalled natural wonders of Iceland are making it a firm favourite with our customers."

Jet2 releases summer 2023 flights & holidays

Flights from Jet2 and holidays from Jet2holidays for summer 2023 have been put on sale in the company's earliest ever launch of its Summer Sun* programme.

Eager planners can now book flights and holidays from six of the company's bases (Manchester, Birmingham, London Stansted, Belfast, Bristol and East Midlands) for summer 2023. Manchester will host the largest variety of destinations at 47, while Birmingham will offer 43 and London Stansted 41.

Overall, the summer 2023 programme will see a surge of flights to the Canary Islands* (more than 135 per week), Balearic Islands* (over 150 per week) and Turkey* (close to 120 per week.

Details of flights and holidays from Jet2's four remaining UK bases - Leeds Bradford, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle - along with city breaks for summer 2023 will be revealed in due course.

Chief Executive, Steve Heapy, said: "This is the earliest we have ever put our Summer Sun programme on sale because we know that customers want something to look forward to more than ever before.

"Following the recent good news about the reopening of international travel, we have seen strong demand from customers wanting to get that all-important dose of sunshine booked in, and this Summer 23 programme helps them do exactly that."

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