Jet2 News


30-Sep-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Leading low cost carrier signs up for Galileo's direct connect solution.
07-Sep-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Fly direct to Jersey for summer 2010 from just �29.99 one way including taxes and FREE passenger parking for up to 15 days at Blackpool International
31-Aug-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : 28-Aug2009 Jet2.com arrives at East Midlands Airport creating seven new routes...and 250 new jobs.
24-Aug-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com's summer 2010 routes go on sale now - fly with Jet2.com next summer from just 19.99.
28-Jul-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com, the first low cost airline to operate flights to Tel Aviv, has today announced its Manchester-based service will continue flights to Israel through to 2010 and additionally, due to customer demand, flight frequency will increase to twice weekly from 22-Mar to 28t-Oct-2010.
17-Jun-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com announced further expansion in 2009, with expanded Summer and Winter schedules, including services from Newcastle to Split and Sharm el Sheikh, and Belfast to Newquay, Jersey and Tenerife. The carrier’s launch of Manchester-Tel Aviv service in May-2009 makes the only service between North England and the Israeli destination.
03-Jun-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : While rival airlines have threatened to charge customers a pound to spend a penny, friendly low fare airline, Jet2.com has unveiled plans to install quirky toilet wall art across its fleet - giving passengers something to smile about whilst going about their business.
29-May-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com celebrates its inaugural flight to Newquay with surf lessons and lingo during checkâ€in
29-May-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Newquay Cornwall Airport has welcomed the arrival of Jet2.com and its launch of three times weekly flights to Leeds Bradford Airport in Yorkshire and twice weekly services to Belfast in Northern Ireland. Flights launched on 24-May-2009 at introductory GMP2.99 one way fares (bookable through to 29-May-2009.
28-May-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Fantastic winter city break destinations are now on sale with Jet2.com, the north’s leading low fare airline. Book early to take advantage of great fares to Prague, Dusseldorf, Cork and Alicante for Winter 2009/2010.
25-May-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : The inaugural Jet2.com flight from Manchester Airport direct to Tel Aviv, Israel departs 21-May-2009 Jet2.com is the only airline to offer a direct route from the North of England, following the demise of other services.
21-May-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Get out of the rain and on your computer to book your flights out of the UK to sunnier climates Just this morning Jet2.com have gone on sale with even more routes running through Winter 09/10 so you can now book your breaks to the following 4 exciting destinations early to take advantage of flights from as little as GMP29.99
19-May-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com customers who purchase their flight using Paypal still have 10 days left to be in with a chance of winning GMP10,000.
14-May-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : The new Sharm el Sheikh route has been launched as the Egyptian resort becomes increasingly popular with British tourists who are keen to visit locations even further afield, with guaranteed year round sunshine - direct from their local airport.
12-May-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : The Cannes Film Festival is fast approaching, 13-24-May-09, so why not mingle with the stars on a budget? Flights to Nice start at just GMP19.99 one way including taxes with Jet2.com.
06-May-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com, the friendly low fare airline, knows what it is like to try and get a seat on some of our competitors airlines but passengers travelling with us will be pleased to know that ALL seats on a Jet2.com aircraft are pre-allocated.
23-Apr-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Helping UK holidaymakers get away for even less this year, Jet2.com the north’s leading friendly low fare airline, has launched its biggest ever ‘Mega Flight Sale’, with prices slashed on over 10,000 seats.
22-Apr-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : City analysts predict confident future for Dart Group, despite economic conditions.Jet2.com’s parent company, Dart Group, is set to emerge from the economic downturn in an extremely strong position, according to analysts Collins Stewart.
08-Apr-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Direct flights to Canary Island available from GBP 68.99 Northern Ireland's winter sun seekers will have even more choice this year with Jet2.com's launch of direct flights to Tenerife from Belfast International Airport.
07-Apr-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Northern Ireland’s winter sun seekers will have even more choice this year with Jet2.com’s launch of direct flights to Tenerife from Belfast International Airport.
06-Apr-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Spring is in the air and Jet2.com's fantastic city offer is sure to put more than a spring in your step! The airline with the friendly low fares is offering an amazing 50% off ALL city breaks so that's 2 flights for the price of one!
31-Mar-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com has welcomed (30-Mar-09) Neil Sabey to the position of Tour Operator Sales Manager as the low fare airline continues to strengthen and expand its relationships with the travel trade.
05-Feb-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA) and Jet2.com signed (04-Feb-09) a five-year Training Agreement for the provision of full flight simulator training. As part of this Agreement, OAA will relocate a B737 Classic Full Flight Simulator to its Manchester Training Centre at Woodford, which is expected to be fully operational from Aug-09.
02-Feb-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com launched (30-Jan-09) ‘Name That Destination’ competition offering 20,000 free flights. This is Jet2.com's biggest ever competition giving the first entrants to correctly name all of the airlines destinations a free return flight, including all taxes and charges.
27-Jan-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com announced (23-Jan-09) that the destination of Milan is now on sale for Winter 09/10. Fares are starting at GBP25.99*.
23-Jan-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com announced (22-Jan-09) plans to continue three of its routes across numerous bases throughout the Winter period. Due to overwhelming customer demand, Sharm el Sheikh, Tenerife and Lanzarote will now feature on the Winter 2009/2010 schedule and are on sale now.
22-Jan-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com launched (21-Jan-09) a sale on Tenerife and Lanzarote services for Winter 09/10. Fares will start from GBP68.99 (one way inc. taxes). Passengers can travel to Tenerife from Blackpool, Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle and to Lanzarote from Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle.
20-Jan-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com launched (15-Jan-09) a sale with flights from Leeds Bradford to Sharm el Sheikh for Winter 09/10. Passengers travelling from Leeds are offered flights to Sharm El Sheikh from GBP67.99 one way inc. taxes through the Winter period.
06-Jan-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com announced (05-Jan-09) that all passengers who check-in online via www.Jet2.com will receive priority boarding upon arrival at their UK departure airport. Free online check-in enables passengers to by-pass the queues at the terminal and with the addition of priority boarding, passengers can skip the queues to board the aircraft.
01-Dec-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com announced (28-Nov-08) it has launched new services for Christmas. Jet2.com is introducing flight gift vouchers during Christmas. Vouchers can be purchased and redeemed via Jet2.com’s call centre and are available in multiples of GBP25.
20-Nov-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com launched (19-Nov-08) a new customer loyalty programme, myJet2. myJet2 will reward loyal customers using a scheme where points are earned from buying flights and others services online, these points can then be redeemed against future flight bookings.
07-Nov-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com has announced that it will base another 229-seat Boeing 757 at Manchester to meet growing demand and to help ease capacity issues following the demise of XL.
07-Nov-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com launched its first transatlantic flight from Leeds Bradford Airport. The last remaining flights to New York are still available from GBP259.99 return including taxes and package deals from GBP529.
05-Nov-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com announced to launch Manchester-Crete service. This Greek island brings the total number of destinations served from Manchester to 19. The carrier has also increased the number of flights available to destinations Tenerife and Dalaman (Turkey) to meet demand for holiday destinations in the region.
05-Nov-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com unveiled a new look that reinforces its strategy to concentrate on the lowest fares and friendly service. The airline which has six UK bases and flies to 45 destinations, mainly in Europe, has also introduced options such as a 30% increase in hold baggage and for the New Year a customer loyalty programme.
27-Oct-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com will be installing an additional 36 Extra Leg room seats to its Boeing 757s. From 01-May-09 passengers travelling on Boeing 757s will be offered with extra leg room seats.
24-Oct-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com has announced that it is to increase its hold baggage allowance by 30% from 17kg to 22kg on all flights after 01-Apr-09. The increased hold baggage allowance will apply to all flights from 01-Apr-09.
21-Oct-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com has brought (20-Oct-08) in a new baggage allowance offering passengers 22 kgs each for checked-in baggage*.
15-Oct-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com, has announced another new route, Dalaman from Leeds Bradford International Airport for summer 2009. The increase in new routes mean Jet2.com serves 41 destinations from Leeds Bradford International Airport. Dalaman will be served from Leeds Bradford International Airport with flights on sale now.
07-Oct-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com will commence twice weekly flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Leeds Bradford and Belfast International effective 27-May-09 and 24-May-09, respectively.
03-Oct-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com announced the launch of its new route from Leeds Bradford Airport to Newquay with sales fares from GBP24.99, effective immediately. Jet2.com will operate the route two times weekly from 24-May-09.
03-Oct-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com announced (01-Oct-08) an expansion of destinations from Belfast International Airport with the addition of two new routes: Dubrovnik in Croatia, effective 02-May-09, and Newquay, effective 24-May-09. Jet2.com stated the new route expansion will create about 50 new aviation-related jobs.
02-Oct-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com has announced new routes from Manchester and Newcastle. The Newcastle to Cork route is now on sale from GBP24.99.
01-Oct-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com has announced new destinations to be served from Edinburgh International Airport. Flights to Ibiza, Menorca and Venice are on sale and will start flying in summer 2009.
30-Sep-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Following the announcement that Jet2.com had added Ibiza, Menorca and Venice to its expanding route list from Edinburgh they are now flying to Düsseldorf for Summer 09.
29-Sep-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Hebridean International Cruises signed an agreement for Jet2.com to provide its private charter flights to and from its vessel Hebridean Spirit throughout the Summer 2009 season.
22-Sep-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Following on from the fantastic edition of Sardinia from Edinburgh in August, Jet2.com are pleased to announce 3 more exciting destinations flying out of its Scottish base for Summer '09.
18-Sep-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com has announced that it will significantly increase its services from Manchester to Ibiza for Summer 2009.
15-Sep-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Philip Meeson, Chief Executive of Jet2.com, said: We have had another great summer, our aircraft have been full and we have made record profits, in fact we are expecting our parent company's half-year profits to be in excess of GBP30 million.
08-Sep-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Croatia from Newcastle are now on sale for summer 09 starting from just GBP56.99 one way.
02-Sep-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com passengers flying from Leeds Bradford Airport can now take advantage of even more flights to the destination of Malaga.
01-Sep-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com's seven more amazing routes are now on sale for Summer 09 from Leeds Bradford.
27-Aug-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com announced plans to launch services from Leeds to Dubrovnik and Larnaca in May-09.
25-Aug-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com is bringing the island of Sardinia within easy reach of Manchester, following an announcement that it will begin direct services there for summer 2009.
25-Aug-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Flights have gone on sale for a new route from Leeds Bradford airport to Dubrovnik, Croatia.
25-Aug-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com announced flights to Croatia for summer 2009. Flights to Croatia start from just GBP56.99 one way including taxes and operate from 03-May-09.
21-Aug-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Larnaca in Cyprus, is the latest route to be launched from Leeds Bradford complimenting the Greek destination of Rhodes announced only days ago.
05-Aug-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Following on from July's News and Views Jet2.com have announced that yet more routes have gone on sale from Leeds for Summer 09.
24-Jul-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2 announced a brand new route from Blackpool to Menorca, in line with the launch of its summer ‘09 schedule.
22-Jul-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com has launched its shopping basket facility which allows customers to buy multiple flights and destinations at the same time whilst adding additional services such as Jet2plus and double legroom seats to their booking in one single payment.
03-Jul-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com is offering holidaymakers in Belfast even more choice for 2009 with the launch of two new routes from Belfast International Airport.
27-Jun-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com has announced that 6 summer sun routes for 2009 from Newcastle go on sale.
10-Jun-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2holidays and Jet2.com have announced they will begin holidays and flights to the Egyptian resort of Sharm el Sheikh, direct from Leeds Bradford International Airport. Jet2.com flights to Sharm el Sheikh will depart from Mar-09. On sale now, Jet2holidays to Sharm el Sheikh will begin from Feb-09, with prices from GBP375.
23-May-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com is bringing Winter Sun to the UK. The winter sun routes will fly from Leeds Bradford, Blackpool, Manchester and Newcastle to Tenerife, and Lanzarote will be served from Leeds Bradford, Manchester and Newcastle.
16-May-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com has launched its winter ski schedule for 2008 giving ski and snowboard enthusiasts the opportunity to book their winter break at fantastic fares.
09-May-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com and Jet2holidays.com confirmed that they will commence the first ever transatlantic flights to New York, from Leeds Bradford Airport. Jet2.com will have New York flights on sale from GBP579.98 including taxes. Jet2holidays.com will offer four-day Christmas shopping breaks direct from Leeds Bradford to Newark Airport from GBP699.
02-May-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com is kicking off the month of May with the announcement of the first of eight new Summer routes operating out from its base at Leeds Bradford International Airport starting with the German city of Hamburg.
23-Apr-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) announced that Jet2.com will be joining ELFAA, becoming the 12th airline member of the Association.