https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/jet2.com/ Jet2.com News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T05:35:18+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gen-z-adults-driving-nostalgic-travel-trend-with-curious-over-65s-choosing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gen-z-adults-driving-nostalgic-travel-trend-with-curious-over-65s-choosing/ Gen Z and Millennial holidaymakers are fuelling the trend for nostalgic travel by returning to holiday destinations they visited as a child. A study of 2,000 holidaymakers aged 18 and over, commissioned by Jet2holidays, found that 82% of Gen Z and 75% of Millennial Brits have returned to a holiday spot from their childhood, compared to just 55% of those aged 65 and over. The research shows that older generations are more inclined to try new destinations, with 45% of those over 65 preferring to try new destinations compared to just 27% of nostalgic 18-24 year olds. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:50:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-and-kyte-sign-distribution-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-and-kyte-sign-distribution-agreement/ Jet2.com and airline technology company Kyte, today - [24 June 2025] - announce a distribution partnership in a new move from Jet2.com to connect to more travel sellers including TMCs and Corporate Booking Tools. Seats with Jet2.com, the UK’s third largest airline, will now be available on the Kyte platform, with all ancillaries also available. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:44:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2citybreaks-launches-fly-drive-packages-to-iceland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2citybreaks-launches-fly-drive-packages-to-iceland/ Jet2CityBreaks has launched fly-drive packages to the south and west of Iceland for the first time, meaning customers can enjoy all the benefits of a package holiday with car hire included for the duration of the trip too. The launch of the new fly-drive packages from the UK’s leading operator of European city breaks gives holidaymakers the freedom to plan their own adventure, discover Iceland at their own pace and stay in rural locations. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:57:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-celebrates-two-decades-of-award-winning-flights-from-manchester-ai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-celebrates-two-decades-of-award-winning-flights-from-manchester-ai/ Jet2.com is celebrating 20 years of operating award-winning flights from Manchester Airport.  Since its first flight took off to Budapest two decades ago, over 36 million happy holidaymakers have travelled with the award-winning airline from Manchester Airport, and now Jet2.com has marked the occasion with a special celebration. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:06:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-and-jet2citybreaks-put-iceland-programme-on-sale-from-all-12-uk-ai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-and-jet2citybreaks-put-iceland-programme-on-sale-from-all-12-uk-ai/ Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have announced details of their once-in-a-lifetime trips to Iceland for Winter 25/26, revealing a programme that offers customers and independent travel agents an unrivalled choice of departure points, including flights and city breaks from new UK airport bases Bournemouth and Liverpool John Lennon. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 06:36:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-recognised-by-caa-for-punctuality-performance-in-q4-of-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-recognised-by-caa-for-punctuality-performance-in-q4-of-2023/ Jet2.com has been recognised for its punctuality performance by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), after operating 77 percent of its flights on time between October and December 2023 which makes it the best of the UK’s major airlines. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:21:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-and-jet2holidays-start-countdown-to-liverpool-john-lennon-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-and-jet2holidays-start-countdown-to-liverpool-john-lennon-airport/ Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are on the countdown until their first flights depart from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, with operations starting in exactly three months Tue, 02 Jan 2024 08:05:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-and-jet2holidays-add-more-flights-and-holidays-to-trio-of-italian/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-and-jet2holidays-add-more-flights-and-holidays-to-trio-of-italian/ Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have today announced a significant expansion of their Italian programmes, with thousands of extra seats going on sale to Sardinia, Sicily and Verona across both Summer 24 and 25 in response to demand for ‘La Dolce Vita’ from customers. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 07:14:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ski-whizz-theres-snowfall-in-the-alps-and-10-off-ski-flights-too/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ski-whizz-theres-snowfall-in-the-alps-and-10-off-ski-flights-too/ There is ‘snow’ better time to take off to the slopes, as the first major snowfall of the season has hit the Alps, and Jet2.com is offering 10% off all ski flights for this winter too. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 07:06:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-and-jet2holidays-introduce-exclusive-flights-and-holidays-to-moroc/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-and-jet2holidays-introduce-exclusive-flights-and-holidays-to-moroc/ Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced the launch of scheduled flights and holidays from Bristol Airport to Morocco for the first time. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 06:54:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-and-jet2holidays-announce-largest-ever-summer-sun-program-for-2025/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-and-jet2holidays-announce-largest-ever-summer-sun-program-for-2025/ Biggest ever Summer Sun programme offers 34 sunshine destinations and almost 110 departing weekly flights during peak periods – including brand-new and exclusive route to Kalamata Mon, 09 Oct 2023 07:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/more-ski-flights-to-geneva-announced-for-winter-23-24/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/more-ski-flights-to-geneva-announced-for-winter-23-24/ Jet2.com has expanded its programme of ski flights to its biggest ski destination – Geneva – on the back of strong demand from skiers and snowboarders. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 06:55:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-launches-half-price-ski-carriage-promotion-for-winter-23-24/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-launches-half-price-ski-carriage-promotion-for-winter-23-24/ Jet2.com is giving skiers and snowboarders the chance to hit the slopes for less this winter across eight ski destinations, as the award-winning airline has launched an unmissable ski carriage promotion. Sun, 17 Sep 2023 06:50:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-and-jet2citybreaks-put-biggest-ever-city-breaks-programme-on-sale/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-and-jet2citybreaks-put-biggest-ever-city-breaks-programme-on-sale/ There is more fantastic news for holidaymakers looking to book ahead for next winter, as Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have launched their biggest ever programme of Winter City Breaks for 24/25. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 06:31:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/major-study-reveals-jet2.com-and-jet2holidays-continue-to-lead-the-industry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/major-study-reveals-jet2.com-and-jet2holidays-continue-to-lead-the-industry/ Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have once again been rated amongst the best companies in the UK for delivering outstanding customer service, according to the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI). Mon, 17 Jul 2023 06:37:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-celebrates-15-years-in-corfu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-celebrates-15-years-in-corfu/ On 30th June 2008, the first Jet2.com flight landed in Corfu from Newcastle International Airport and a decade and a half later the leading leisure airline is celebrating 15 years of operating award-winning flights to Corfu. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 06:50:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-unlocks-the-slopes-and-puts-ski-programme-on-sale-for-winter-24-25/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-unlocks-the-slopes-and-puts-ski-programme-on-sale-for-winter-24-25/ Jet2.com is giving skiers and snowboarders the chance to grab a piste of the action in the French, Swiss, Austrian and Italian Alps nice and early, after putting its Ski programme on sale from across ten of its UK bases earlier than ever before for Winter 24/25. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:33:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-and-jet2holidays-celebrate-brand-new-airbus-a321-neo-aircraft-comi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-and-jet2holidays-celebrate-brand-new-airbus-a321-neo-aircraft-comi/ Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have celebrated the first of their brand-new Airbus A321 neo aircraft coming into service last week, with a customer celebration at Manchester Airport Wed, 17 May 2023 06:18:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-responds-to-trend-for-wellness-holidays-to-tuerkiye/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-responds-to-trend-for-wellness-holidays-to-tuerkiye/ Jet2holidays responds to trend for wellness holidays to Türkiye by announcing biggest ever offering of spa hotels in destination Mon, 08 May 2023 09:47:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iceland-expanded-programme-for-winter-23-24/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iceland-expanded-programme-for-winter-23-24/ Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have expanded their Iceland programmes for Winter 23/24, meaning they are offering customers and independent travel agents their biggest ever choice of winter services and dedicated trips to this bucket list destination. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:50:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-has-announced-that-its-enormously-popular-bid-for-a-break-camp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-has-announced-that-its-enormously-popular-bid-for-a-break-camp/ Jet2holidays has announced that its enormously popular ‘Bid for a Break’ campaign will return for another year, delighting holidaymakers who have been looking forward to its welcome return. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 07:15:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-says-bonjour-to-the-south-of-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-says-bonjour-to-the-south-of-france/ Ahead of the 20th anniversary of Jet2.com operating award-winning flights to Nice on Saturday (8th April), Jet2holidays has announced that it will launch package holidays to the South of France for the first time this summer. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:41:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-increases-order-for-the-a320neo-family-to-98/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-increases-order-for-the-a320neo-family-to-98/ Jet2.com has placed an incremental order for 35 A320neo aircraft taking its total commitment to the Family to 98 aircraft. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:08:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-was-only-uk-airline-not-to-cancel-a-single-flight-in-july/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-was-only-uk-airline-not-to-cancel-a-single-flight-in-july/ Jet2.com was the only UK airline not to cancel any flights during the busy month of July, flight data published by leading travel intelligence company OAG reveals. Sun, 07 Aug 2022 21:50:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-and-jet2holidays-set-for-record-breaking-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-and-jet2holidays-set-for-record-breaking-weekend/ Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will operate their busiest ever weekend over Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July, with almost 150,000 customers travelling to and from their favourite holiday destinations across the Mediterranean and Canary Islands. Sat, 23 Jul 2022 04:30:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vibe-by-jet2holidays-partners-up-with-love-island/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vibe-by-jet2holidays-partners-up-with-love-island/ VIBE by Jet2holidays is this year’s official travel partner of Love Island, which started in the UK this week. VIBE by Jet2holidays will use the partnership to continue raising brand awareness whilst showcasing its range of holidays across Europe and the Mediterranean to millennials and young adults. Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:53:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-unveils-huge-summer-offering-in-greece/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-unveils-huge-summer-offering-in-greece/ Jet2holidays is seeking to boosts its position in Greece with a range of new offerings. In total, the leisure carrier will offer half a million more seats to the destination this summer than in 2019. Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:18:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-boosts-trade-connections-with-new-appointment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-boosts-trade-connections-with-new-appointment/ Jet2holidays has bolstered its trade team by appointing Lloyd Cross as general manager, trade sales. He has been promoted to the role after more than a decade working for the tour operator. Mon, 28 Mar 2022 04:24:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-boosts-manchester-offering-to-meet-demand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-boosts-manchester-offering-to-meet-demand/ With strong demand for summer flights continuing to build, Jet2.com has added more capacity to a range of sun destinations in Madeira, Greece, Turkey and Croatia from Manchester. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 01:02:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-finds-confidence-returning-to-uk-travel-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-finds-confidence-returning-to-uk-travel-market/ Customer confidence about international travel is at its highest point since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Jet2.com polling has shown today. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 05:44:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-boosts-easter-capacity-as-bookings-soar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-boosts-easter-capacity-as-bookings-soar/ Jet2.com has responded to the strong demand for spring holidays by adding more flights to six popular destinations across mainland Spain, the Canaries, the Balearics and Faro in Portugal. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 01:55:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-beings-return-to-cyprus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-beings-return-to-cyprus/ Flights departed for Paphos from Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle, East Midlands and London Stansted airports over the weekend. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:26:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-sees-surge-in-bookings-as-travel-reopens/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-sees-surge-in-bookings-as-travel-reopens/ With a major loosening of travel restrictions for fully vaccinated customers arriving into the UK, Jet2holidays has reported continued demand for flights as travel starts to “return to normal”. Fri, 11 Feb 2022 04:39:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2citybreaks-relaunches-european-trips/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2citybreaks-relaunches-european-trips/ Jet2CityBreaks is today restarting trips to a range of major destinations in Europe. The decision follows a number of positive travel updates from the government. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:26:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-reports-surge-in-bookings-following-testing-change/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-reports-surge-in-bookings-following-testing-change/ Jet2.com has reported an increase in demand for flights and trips following the news that fully vaccinated customers and under-eighteens will be able to holiday without taking a test. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:23:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/half-term-holiday-drives-uk-aviation-recovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/half-term-holiday-drives-uk-aviation-recovery/ New data from Cirium has revealed international flights from the UK are up by 591 per cent this February half-term when compared to last year as the recovery from Covid-19 continues. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:32:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-to-boost-iceland-offering-next-winter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-to-boost-iceland-offering-next-winter/ Jet2.com has responded to strong demand for trips to Iceland by putting on its biggest ever programme of flights and breaks for next winter. Tue, 18 Jan 2022 01:27:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-launches-carbon-offset-scheme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-launches-carbon-offset-scheme/ Jet2.com has introduced the first set of major operational changes detailed in their sustainability strategy, including what the carrier calls “one of the largest airline carbon offsetting schemes globally”. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 11:02:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-sees-bookings-return-to-pre-pandemic-levels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-sees-bookings-return-to-pre-pandemic-levels/ Bookings increased by 150 per cent on Thursday when compared to the previous day, with the increase in demand since the government announcement seeing trips “returning to pre-pandemic levels”. Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:20:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-urges-travellers-to-cash-in-130m-in-refund-credit-notes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caa-urges-travellers-to-cash-in-130m-in-refund-credit-notes/ The Civil Aviation Authority is advising holidaymakers issued with refund credit notes during the Covid-19 pandemic to redeem their credit as international travel continues to open up. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:49:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-racks-up-losses-but-remains-optimistic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-racks-up-losses-but-remains-optimistic/ Jet2 has reported a pre-tax loss of £206 million for the half-year ended September 30th. This is a significant increase on losses of £119 million recorded for the same period last year. Thu, 18 Nov 2021 09:32:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-expands-summer-2023-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-expands-summer-2023-plans/ With summer sun in demand, the tour operator to leisure destinations across the Mediterranean and Canary Islands has put its programme on sale earlier than ever before. Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:18:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-releases-summer-2023-holiday-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-releases-summer-2023-holiday-programme/ Jet2.com has launched its summer programme for 2023 from six UK bases. With summer sun in demand, the tour operator has put its programme on sale earlier than ever before. Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:09:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-orders-15-further-a321neos-from-airbus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-orders-15-further-a321neos-from-airbus/ Jet2.com has placed a further order for 15 A321neos following its initial one for 36 placed in August. It takes the total order by the Leeds-based airline to 51 A321neos. Wed, 06 Oct 2021 08:39:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-returns-to-turkey-for-late-summer-trips/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-returns-to-turkey-for-late-summer-trips/ Jet2.com is relaunching flights and holidays to Antalya and Dalaman today, as the airline and tour operator responds quickly to demand for holidays. Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:40:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-finds-confidence-returning-among-travellers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-finds-confidence-returning-among-travellers/ When it comes to confidence about booking and travelling on holidays this summer and beyond, almost two-thirds of respondents say they feel confident – the highest level since early 2020. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 02:37:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-to-become-airbus-customer-with-a321neo-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-to-become-airbus-customer-with-a321neo-deal/ Jet2.com has placed an initial order for 36 A321neos making the Leeds-based airline a new Airbus customer. The order reflects an ambitious fleet expansion and renewal plan at the carrier. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:42:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-boosts-offering-from-winter-2022/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-boosts-offering-from-winter-2022/ Jet2.com has put more winter sun destinations on sale from eight UK bases in response to strong demand from customers and independent travel agents. Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:33:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-adds-new-european-capacity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-adds-new-european-capacity/ Jet2.com has added more summer flights and holidays to Malta, Madeira and Croatia (Dubrovnik and Split) in response to “very strong” demand from customers and independent travel agents. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:48:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-lets-travellers-bid-for-next-trip/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-lets-travellers-bid-for-next-trip/ Jet2holidays has launched a new campaign called ‘Bid for a Break’ on its mobile app, giving people the chance to pay just a few pence for their next sunshine getaway. Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:52:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-boosts-capacity-to-madeira-and-malta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-boosts-capacity-to-madeira-and-malta/ With both islands on the green list, meaning quarantine-free travel, the leisure airline and tour operator has seen customers flocking to book flights and holidays. Mon, 26 Jul 2021 06:38:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-relaunches-flights-to-amber-list-countries/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-relaunches-flights-to-amber-list-countries/ Fully-vaccinated customers (and children travelling with them who are under 18) can now fly to over 40 quarantine-free destinations this summer from across ten UK bases. Mon, 19 Jul 2021 06:53:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-boosts-new-green-list-capacity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-boosts-new-green-list-capacity/ With Croatia and Bulgaria being added to the green list for UK travellers, leisure operator Jet2.com is adding thousands of seats to these destinations to meet demand. Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:34:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/manchester-welcomes-first-passengers-to-new-terminal-extension/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/manchester-welcomes-first-passengers-to-new-terminal-extension/ The first passengers travelled through a new terminal extension at Manchester Airport this morning, marking a major milestone in the 83-year history of the location. Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:41:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mooted-response-to-england-quarantine-update/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mooted-response-to-england-quarantine-update/ The travel trade in England has given a mixed reception to plans to remove quarantine restrictions on travellers returning from amber list countries. Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:01:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-reports-losses-but-remains-optimistic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-reports-losses-but-remains-optimistic/ Following what the company called a “period of unparalleled operational challenges,” Jet2.com has reported a loss of £374 million for 2021. The figure compares to a profit of £264 million for 2020. Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:43:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-takes-off-from-bristol-airport-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-takes-off-from-bristol-airport-for-first-time/ A full flight departed from Bristol Airport to Majorca with holidaymakers jetting off on a much-needed holiday. The inaugural flight was followed by another to Menorca. Sat, 03 Jul 2021 18:49:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-returns-to-operation-from-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-returns-to-operation-from-uk/ A total of 22 flights departed from Belfast International, Birmingham, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, London Stansted, Manchester and Newcastle Airports today. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:45:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-boosts-newcastle-capacity-for-next-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-boosts-newcastle-capacity-for-next-summer/ Jet2.com will add an extra aircraft to its capacity in Newcastle next year, allowing the leisure carrier to add over 300 extra flights to a range of popular destinations. Mon, 21 Jun 2021 05:32:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-welcomes-possible-changes-to-amber-list-quarantine-restrictions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-welcomes-possible-changes-to-amber-list-quarantine-restrictions/ Jet2.com has welcomed a possible move that would allow travellers who have had both Covid-19 vaccines to avoid having to quarantine when returning from countries on the amber list. Thu, 17 Jun 2021 10:20:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-adds-new-ski-flights-to-lyon/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-adds-new-ski-flights-to-lyon/ The gateway to the French Alps is eighth ski destination on sale this winter from the carrier, and the introduction of another ski route comes in response to strong demand for flights. Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:36:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-delays-return-following-green-list-shock/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-delays-return-following-green-list-shock/ With the number of destinations considered safe continuing to shrink, the leisure airline said it would delay its return July 1st, having initially hoped to restart later this month. Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:02:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-raises-525m-as-border-closers-drag-on/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-raises-525m-as-border-closers-drag-on/ Jet2 has raised close to £1 billion in liquidity from a diversified range of funding sources over the past year as it seeks to mitigate the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:20:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-expects-losses-of-385m-for-financial-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-expects-losses-of-385m-for-financial-2020/ Jet2 has said it expects to lose £375-£385 million for the year to the end of March in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. In contrast, the leisure airline made a profit of £264 million in 2019. Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:32:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-pushes-restart-back-into-june/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-pushes-restart-back-into-june/ “We have taken time to study the Global Travel Taskforce’s framework, and we are extremely disappointed at the lack of clarity and detail,” said Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2.com. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:46:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-adds-50000-new-seats-as-summer-demand-booms/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-adds-50000-new-seats-as-summer-demand-booms/ Jet2 has responded to a continued increase in demand for summer holidays this year by adding more flights and holidays to the Canary Islands, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey and Cyprus. Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:40:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-reports-surge-in-demand-for-summer-holidays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-reports-surge-in-demand-for-summer-holidays/ Jet2holidays has claimed a 1,000 per cent increase in bookings following news on the lifting of lockdown restrictions from the British prime minister. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:51:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-raises-422m-in-share-issue-to-overcome-travel-slowdown/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-raises-422m-in-share-issue-to-overcome-travel-slowdown/ The company was earlier this week forced to delay its return to operation until mid-April, having previously hoped to begin trips again in March. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:43:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-cancels-all-trips-until-after-easter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-cancels-all-trips-until-after-easter/ Jet2.com has announced a new wave of cancellations in response to ongoing travel restrictions in the UK. The leisure operation had hoped to return to business in March. Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:26:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-to-launch-toulouse-flights-in-2022/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-to-launch-toulouse-flights-in-2022/ Jet2.com has unveiled plans for the launch of flights from Manchester Airport to Toulouse for summer 2022. The leisure airline said the move illustrated its commitment to the south of France. Tue, 09 Feb 2021 07:20:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-cancels-all-uk-outbound-trips-until-march/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-cancels-all-uk-outbound-trips-until-march/ The leisure operator said the decision to cancel all flights until March 25th was the result of uncertainty surrounding travel restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:47:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-launches-summer-2022-holiday-offering/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-launches-summer-2022-holiday-offering/ Jet2 has launched its summer 2022 programme from all ten of its UK bases, giving customers and independent travel agents the chance to book earlier than ever before. Fri, 08 Jan 2021 07:18:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-tour-operators-cancel-trips-until-mid-february/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-tour-operators-cancel-trips-until-mid-february/ Virgin Holidays has become the latest travel firm to cancel holidays after new Covid-19 lockdown restrictions were imposed in part of the UK, joining Tui, Thomas Cook and Jet2. Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:15:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-reports-big-losses-for-summer-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-reports-big-losses-for-summer-season/ Jet2 has reported a loss after tax of £69 million for the six months to the end of September, down from a profit of £279 million for the same period last year. Thu, 19 Nov 2020 11:10:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-boosts-greek-offering-next-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-boosts-greek-offering-next-summer/ The leisure airline is launching flights to Kefalonia, Santorini and Skiathos from Newcastle Airport, in addition to flights and holidays to Skiathos from East Midlands Airport. Wed, 18 Nov 2020 08:00:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-to-launch-bristol-base-next-spring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-to-launch-bristol-base-next-spring/ Jet2.com will launch flights from Bristol in April, with the city becoming the tenth UK base for the group. The leisure airline and package holiday specialist has now put 33 destinations on sale. Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:28:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dart-group-becomes-jet2-plc-as-travel-focus-grows/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dart-group-becomes-jet2-plc-as-travel-focus-grows/ Dart Group has changed its name to Jet2 plc. Shares in the company, which owns leisure airline and holiday provider Jet2.com, are now trading under the JET2 ticker. Thu, 17 Sep 2020 08:19:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-adds-thousands-of-turkey-seats-for-late-summer-trips/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-adds-thousands-of-turkey-seats-for-late-summer-trips/ Jet2.com has increased flights and holidays to Turkey for the remainder of the summer on the back of continued demand from British holidaymakers. Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:49:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-to-boost-portugal-offering-following-government-move/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-to-boost-portugal-offering-following-government-move/ The leisure airline and package holiday specialist has announced it will recommence flights and holidays to Faro, one of its most popular destinations, from Monday. Sat, 22 Aug 2020 08:39:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-to-return-to-cyprus-next-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-to-return-to-cyprus-next-week/ Jet2.com has announced it will resume its flights and holidays programme to Cyprus from August 17th. The decision means holidaymakers can escape to the Cypriot sunshine with the company for the first time since March. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 11:20:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-brings-passengers-home-from-spain-early/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-brings-passengers-home-from-spain-early/ Hundreds of customers are thought to have had flights back to the UK cancelled and been asked to return sooner than planned. Travellers were informed of the changes via emails and text messages. Fri, 31 Jul 2020 09:05:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-launches-first-post-covid-19-holidays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-launches-first-post-covid-19-holidays/ Almost 50 flights departed today from across Manchester, Birmingham, East Midlands, Leeds Bradford, Glasgow Newcastle and London Stansted Airports. Wed, 15 Jul 2020 14:41:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-reports-profitable-year-despite-covid-19-impact/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-reports-profitable-year-despite-covid-19-impact/ Dart Group, owners of Jet2.com, has reported a pre-tax profit of £148 million for the year ended March 31st. The figure is down 11 per cent from the £166 million recorded last year, largely due to the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism sector. Thu, 09 Jul 2020 09:49:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-restrictions-push-jet2.com-relaunch-back-two-weeks/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-restrictions-push-jet2.com-relaunch-back-two-weeks/ Ongoing travel restrictions in place as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic have seen Jet2.com further delay its return to operations. The holiday company is now aiming to recommence its flights and holidays programme on July 15th. Tue, 09 Jun 2020 07:44:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-delays-return-until-july/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-delays-return-until-july/ The company had hoped to begin taking passengers on trips from June 17th, but the ongoing travel restrictions in place to combat the outbreak of Covid-19 have made this impossible, the company said. Sat, 23 May 2020 09:15:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-raises-172m-in-fresh-share-offering/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-raises-172m-in-fresh-share-offering/ Dart Group - the listed company behind Jet2.com - has raised around £172 million through a share sale in order to boost liquidity in the face of the Covid-19 slowdown in travel. Thu, 21 May 2020 09:41:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-owner-secures-300m-in-government-funding/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-owner-secures-300m-in-government-funding/ Dart Group – the listed company behind Jet2.com – has been confirmed as an eligible issuer for the Bank of England Covid Corporate Financing Facility. Fri, 15 May 2020 08:28:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-reveals-109m-coronavirus-loss-as-staff-take-pay-cut/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2-reveals-109m-coronavirus-loss-as-staff-take-pay-cut/ All operations at the airline and tour operator are currently suspended for an indeterminate period of time, though holidays from June 17th remain on sale. Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:15:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-launches-summer-2021-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2holidays-launches-summer-2021-programme/ Jet2holidays has launched its full flights and holidays programme for summer next year as the tour operator seeks to raise revenue in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The programme includes six new routes and a total of 59 destinations. Fri, 17 Apr 2020 07:53:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vibe-by-jet2holidays-launches-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vibe-by-jet2holidays-launches-in-uk/ Jet2holidays has launched a brand-new product, Vibe by Jet2holidays, targeting ‘millennial mindset’ holidaymakers. The new brand has been specifically crafted for the growing millennial market, an audience which is more about mindset than age or demographic. Tue, 26 Nov 2019 11:40:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jet2holidays-launches-new-uk-advertising-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jet2holidays-launches-new-uk-advertising-campaign/ Package holiday specialist Jet2holidays is launching a new version of its national advertising campaign over the bank holiday weekend. It is hoped exciting new scenes will help to evolve the ‘Hold My Hand’ concept, while showcasing more of the award-winning Jet2holidays experience. Fri, 23 Aug 2019 10:09:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-introduces-new-gluten-free-and-vegan-options-to-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-introduces-new-gluten-free-and-vegan-options-to-passengers/ The new in-flight meals will be onboard Jet2.com flights from August 2nd. They can be purchased when booking with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays or can be ordered post-booking. Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:22:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/which-ranks-trailfinders-as-best-uk-tour-operator-as-big-players-falter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/which-ranks-trailfinders-as-best-uk-tour-operator-as-big-players-falter/ Some of Britain’s biggest travel companies have finished at the bottom of Which?’s annual package holiday provider rankings – performing poorly on criteria including value for money, organisation and quality of reps in their resorts. Fri, 19 Jul 2019 09:50:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jet2holidays-showcases-indulgent-escapes-brand-with-new-ad/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jet2holidays-showcases-indulgent-escapes-brand-with-new-ad/ Jet2holidays is launching a series of brand-new adverts on national TV, showcasing its Indulgent Escapes brand. Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:08:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-launches-first-on-board-vegan-menu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-launches-first-on-board-vegan-menu/ With more people choosing to remove animal products from their diet, Jet2.com has introduced the warming and hearty penne arrabbiata pasta dish, which is now available to buy on board. Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:39:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-reaches-100-plane-milestone-with-latest-boeing-delivery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-reaches-100-plane-milestone-with-latest-boeing-delivery/ Jet2.com marked a major milestone earlier when it took formal delivery of the last of 34 brand new Next Generation 737-800 aircraft from Boeing. Wed, 23 Jan 2019 10:06:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/new-advertising-campaign-from-jet2.com-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/new-advertising-campaign-from-jet2.com-in-uk/ Jet2.com has launched a new national advertising campaign, evolving the ‘Hold My Hand’ concept to target more holidaymakers. Mon, 10 Sep 2018 06:01:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-adds-additional-flights-to-bourgas-bulgaria/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-adds-additional-flights-to-bourgas-bulgaria/ Jet2.com has announced additional flights to Bourgas in Bulgaria for summer next year, with Saturday services now taking off from Manchester and Leeds Bradford Airport. Fri, 07 Sep 2018 02:47:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/recruit-drive-at-jet2.com-as-growth-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/recruit-drive-at-jet2.com-as-growth-continues/ Jet2.com has announced a recruitment drive, with over 3,000 jobs up for grabs across the UK and Europe in a variety of positions to support the company’s growth. Tue, 04 Sep 2018 01:07:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-recognise-as-most-punctual-uk-airline/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-recognise-as-most-punctual-uk-airline/ Data from travel intelligence company OAG has revealed Jet2.com has outperformed all other UK airlines for on-time performance in 13 out of the previous 14 months. Wed, 29 Aug 2018 08:09:32 +0000