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Jet2 is bolstering its Manchester programme of flights and holidays for summer 2024.  It just announced added capacity to popular destinations across Spain, Bulgaria, Greece and Italy.  It has added more peak weekly departures from Manchester Airport to Lanzarote, Alicante, Bourgas, Bulgaria Corfu and more. This latest expansion comes in response increased demand across the North West for package holidays for next summer. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will now operate over 340 weekly flights during peak periods to 58 sun and city destinations from Manchester. It adds up to over 3.8 million seats on sale from Manchester Airport this summer and an increase of nearly 100,000 more seats compared to summer 2023. There are also extra Manchester flights to Chania and Heraklion, Crete, Kos, Sardinia and Reus. Steve Heapy, Jet2 CEO said: “We are seeing strong and sustained demand for summer across the board for flights and package holidays.” “We have reacted quickly to that demand by adding extra capacity to a host of sunshine favourites.”

Jet2holidays has launched a new hotel sustainability labelling scheme. It gives customers and independent travel agents more transparency when opting for a hotel based on its sustainability credentials. They are certified hotels which meet Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) standards. Hotels in the collection can be easily identified on the Jet2holidays direct and trade websites by a label identifying them as a 'Certified Sustainable Hotel'. In addition, the tour operator has also launched a brand-new 'Certified Sustainable Hotels' landing page where the entire collection can be viewed. Currently featuring over 800 hotels, the collection is at: www.jet2holidays.com/sustainable-hotels These standards are based on sustainable hotel management, social and economic support of the local community, promoting positive cultural impacts and environmental protection. GSTC manages the GSTC Criteria, known as global standards for sustainable travel and tourism. Jet2holidays became a member of the GSTC in September 2021. As part of a new Sustainable Hotel Charter which also launches today, Jet2holidays is supporting hotel partners to gain Foundation for Environmental Education's (FEE) Green Key certification. This is a GSTC-recognised standard for hotel sustainability. It adds to the company’s sustainability goals which has seen the firm order of 98 fuel efficient Airbus A320/A321 neo aircraft. Since January 2022, Jet.com has put a price on every tonne of carbon, not included with the UK and EU Emissions Trading Schemes, including free allowances, directly emitted by its flights. "We announced our new Sustainable Hotel Charter and agreement with Green Key, which means more hotels can adhere to GSTC-recognised standards too,” said CEO Steve Heapy. "We congratulate Jet2holidays for this initiative. The growing movement of hotels aligning with the GSTC Criteria reflects a powerful, irreversible trend," said Randy Durband, GSTC CEO.

Jet2holidays has rolled out a quartet of new package holiday destinations. Symi and the Athens Coast are added to the summer 2024 programme and are on sale. Porto and Pula package holidays are available for summer 2025. Athens Coast gives holidaymakers access to eight resorts – Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Lagonissi, Anavyssos, Sounio, Vravrona, Mati and Marathon. Jet2holidays has a range of 3 to 4-star properties on sale across the region. Athens flights are available from Birmingham, Manchester and London Stansted. Jet2holidays’ second new Greek destination for Summer 2024 is Symi, just to the north of Rhodes.  Symi is part of the Dodecanese islands and is known for its beaches, harbour at Symi Town and colourful hillside houses. Customers can book their summer 2024 holidays to Symi via Rhodes from 11 UK airports. Jet2holidays now has over 100 routes on sale to 14 Greek airports from the UK. The tour operator has also introduced Porto to its Jet2CityBreaks programme for summer 2025. It will operate city breaks to Porto from Birmingham and Manchester Airports from 27 March to 9 November 2025 with up to two weekly services from both airports The fourth new destination is Pula on the Istrian Coast in Croatia. Flights and holidays to Pula are on sale for summer 2025 from three UK airports – Birmingham, Manchester and London Stansted. Jet2CityBreaks’ full programme for summer 2025 has also gone on sale from Birmingham, Glasgow, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle International and London Stansted Airports. It includes top city destinations Barcelona, Budapest, Krakow, Prague, Paris, Rome, Nice, Vienna and Venice. Steve Heapy, CEO, said: “These four new destinations are in direct response to the demand we are seeing from customers and travel agents.”

 

• UK’s leading leisure airline and largest tour operator put additional flights and holidays on sale to Majorca in April 2024
• Addition of new services from nine UK bases meanscom and Jet2holidays have provided customers with more choice and flexibility for next summer
• Comes in response to demand for Majorca 312 cycling sportive, as well as from holidaymakers looking to enjoy some early summer sun

  Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have responded to strong demand from cyclists wanting to participate in a major sporting event in one of the world’s best cycling destinations, by adding more flights and holidays to Majorca in April 2024.   Perfectly timed for Majorca 312, one of the biggest cycling sportives in the European calendar, the leading leisure airline and UK’s largest tour operator have put over 4,000 extra seats on sale to Majorca from 23^rd to 29^th April 2024.   The extra flights and holidays have been added from nine UK bases - Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle International and London Stansted Airports, offering cyclists plenty of choice and flexibility when it comes to experiencing the Majorca 312 event on 27^th April 2024 – as well as the Majorcan sunshine.   The move comes in response to strong demand from cyclists wanting to participate in the prestigious cycling event in Majorca, as well as a continued trend from holidaymakers looking to enjoy some early summer sun.   Attracting thousands of cyclists to the island of Majorca each spring, the event offers a choice of three traffic-free routes amid spectacular coastal and mountain scenery. Whether cyclists choose from the epic 312km ride or the shorter routes of 225km or 167km, Majorca 312 is a great way to enjoy this cyclists' paradise.   The new flights added to Majorca for Summer 24 are as follows:  

• Birmingham Airport – additional Sunday services on 28^th April 2024.
• Bristol Airport – extra Wednesday services on 24^th April 2024.
• East Midlands – new Tuesday and Wednesday services added on 23^rd and 24^th April 2024.
• Edinburgh Airport – additional Wednesday services on 24^th April 2024.
• Glasgow Airport - extra Wednesday services on 24^th April 2024.
• Leeds Bradford Airport – additional Monday services on 29^th April 2024.
• Manchester Airport – new Thursday and Sunday services added on 25^th and 28^th April 2024.
• Newcastle International Airport – extra Thursday and Sunday services added on 25^th and 28^th April 2024.
• London Stansted Airport – additional Monday and Friday services on 26^th and 29^th April 2024.

  Majorca is widely known as one of the world’s best cycling destinations thanks to its warm climate, clear roads and steep but remarkable routes. Combined with vibrant coastal resorts and a distinctly cosmopolitan capital, holidaymakers can enjoy the mix of exciting cycling routes and the laid-back holiday atmosphere.   Customers looking to participate in Majorca 312 and enjoy a cycling holiday next summer can choose from a flight-only option with Jet2.com or a package holiday with Jet2holidays (https://www.jet2holidays.com/cycling-holidays). Flights with Jet2.com include the award-winning airline’s VIP customer service, friendly flight times and a generous 22kg baggage allowance.   When booking a cycling holiday with Jet2holidays, customers also get that very same VIP customer service, hand-picked hotels with cycling facilities, the option to add on great-value, pre-booked 32kg bike carriage to a booking, alongside bike transfers to and from the hotel. There is even free bike carriage for groups, which means one in every four bikes go free for groups of over ten people or more.   Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “We are seeing strong demand from cycling enthusiasts wanting to participate in the Majorca 312 event and enjoy a cycling holiday, as well as from those looking for some early summer sun. For this reason, we have added extra capacity to the popular destination in April and given our customers exactly what they want. Given our cycling proposition and popularity of the Majorca 312 event, we are confident that these additional flights and holidays will prove popular for both cyclists and those seeking some early summer sun.”

Jet2 has celebrated a landmark 20 years offering Prague flights. On 26 October 2003, the first Jet2.com flight landed in Prague from Leeds Bradford Airport. The airline is now celebrating 20 years of service. Since 2003, when Jet2.com operated just one route to Prague, it has seen steady growth, both through Jet2.com and the Jet2CityBreaks. It has carried over2.5 million customers to the destination. Today, the companies operate to Prague from ten UK airports. Customers can choose a Prague flight-only option with Jet2.com or an ATOL protected package holiday with Jet2CityBreaks, available for a low £60 per person deposit. Package options with Jet2CityBreaks include Prague flights with 22kg hold luggage and a choice of 2-5 star hotels in central locations. Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “Today, we operate an enormous programme with unrivalled frequency to Prague from the UK and have flown millions of customers.”

 

• UK’s largest tour operator has launched a winter sale, giving holidaymakers the chance to save up to £50 per person on holidays from November 2023 to January 2024
• Discount is applicable on holidays booked through independent travel agents and homeworkers too!

  Holidaymakers can warm up their winter for less as Jet2holidays has launched an unmissable sale, offering up to £50 per person off all Winter 23/24 holidays from November 2023 to January 2024.   The UK’s largest tour operator has a variety of discounts available across all their destinations, giving holidaymakers the chance to save big this winter and take off to the sunshine.   When travelling between 1^st November 2023 and 31^st January 2024, customers can take advantage of discounted holidays with Jet2holidays, Jet2CityBreaks, VIBE by Jet2holidays, Indulgent Escapes and Jet2Villas booked through an independent travel agent or homeworker and look forward to a winter holiday for less.   Alan Cross, Director of Travel Agent Relationships at Jet2holidays, said: “As the weather in the UK turns cold and gloomy, we want to help customers escape on a much-deserved getaway this winter whilst driving sales through our independent travel agency partners. That is why we have launched this sale, giving customers the opportunity to enjoy a package holiday to one of our many Winter 23/24 destinations for much less. With up to £50 per person off holidays in November, December and January, we know this sale is going to be extremely popular with holidaymakers and agency partners.”

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are launching Morocco flights and holidays for the first time. From October 2024 Jet2 will operate year-round to two destinations– Agadir and Marrakech – with flights and holidays on sale for both winter 2024/25 and summer 2025. There will be up to 17 weekly Morocco flights from six UK airports, with over 180,000 departing seats now on sale. Customers will initially be able to choose from around 50 4-5 star hotels in Marrakech city, the wider Marrakech area and Agadir. Marrakech flights depart from four UK airports - Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester and London Stansted. Agadir flights are available from six airports - Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Manchester and London Stansted. Three of the routes are exclusive to Jet2.com. Flights to Marrakech begin from 4 October and to Agadir from 3 October 2024.

Jet2holidays Trade Team has announced ‘Destination Discoveries’, replacing the tour operator’s existing programme of FAM Trips. The rebrand was developed in consultation with travel agents to help them sell even more Jet2holidays packages. It will give a further boost to agents’ product and destination knowledge. Sales data shows that attending trips to specific destinations results in a significant improvement in sales . Travel agents attending a Destination Discovery will be given product and destination insights, with a branded identity and a range of materials. There are several Destination Discoveries Fam trips taking place between now and the end of 2023. These include the Iberostar Selection Albufera Playa in Playa De Muro, Majorca; the Regnum Carya in Belek, Antalya; and the Melia Paradius in Lanzarote. Destination Discoveries for 2024 will be announced later. Alan Cross, Director of Travel Agent Relationships said: “This demonstrates our continued commitment to our Partners2Success approach to drive even more mutual success and growth.” “The new look Destination Discoveries are the perfect way to build product and destination knowledge, whilst showcasing everything that goes into the Jet2holidays experience.”  

Jet2holidays 'Bid for a Break' campaign is back with a Greek special, to celebrate its partnership with ITV show MAMMA MIA! I Have a Dream.  A seven-night holiday for two adults and two children is up for grabs to the four-star Grecotel LUX ME Costa Botanica in Corfu with bidding open until midnight on 19 October. The lowest unique bid wins the right to purchase the holiday at that price. Jet2holidays recently announced an official partnership with new ITV show MAMMA MIA! I Have a Dream, launching in October. Hopefuls travel to the Greek island of Corfu, to compete to become the next musical theatre stars for the musical production, MAMMA MIA!. Jet2holidays is using the partnership to showcase its portfolio of Greek destinations and the benefits of booking and travelling on a package holiday to Greece.  Greece holidays include VIP customer service, transfers, free child places and flights with Jet2.com, for a low £60 per person booking deposit. To reach this key audience, Jet2holidays will launch a campaign which will include TV adverts, product placement and exclusive competitions. Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: "Our 'Bid for a Break' campaign has been extremely popular since its launch, so we are thrilled to offer a Greece holiday special;” “We have absolute confidence it will prove to be a huge hit again, as excitement builds around the new entertainment show."

Jet2holidays is further expanding its summer 2024 programme of Tukiye holidays. It is launching package holidays to two brand new resorts in Dalaman – Kaş and Kalkan. Previously only available through Jet2Villas, Turkiye holidays with hotel accommodation is now available to book for Kaş and Kalkan. Located on Türkiye’s southwest coast, Kaş and Kalkan are known for their bougainvillea-covered stone houses, cobbled streets, trendy beach clubs and traditional markets. The resorts also offer access to beaches and ancient sites. Customers travelling on Turkiye package holidays to Kaş and Kalkan fly direct to Dalaman from all eleven of Jet2.com’s UK bases. There are up to 90 weekly flights operating to Dalaman during peak periods next summer. Jet2holidays has contracted 13 new 2.5 to 4.5-star properties available to book now in Kaş and Kalkan. They have a choice of board options, including self-catering and bed and breakfast, from affordable apartments to boutique and luxury resorts. New hotels on sale include the Pirat Hotel, Kalkan Saray Suites, and Peninsula Gardens Hotel & Beach. Customers can also book a private villa holiday to Kaş and Kalkan with Jet2Villas.

Jet2 has now put on sale its biggest ever programme of summer flights and holidays for 2025. It is offering more routes and seats from all eleven UK airports. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays offer 46 sunshine destinations, representing over 16 million seats on sale and over 350 routes. It includes six new routes for 2025 and 1,600 weekly flights overall. To meet demand, Jet2. has expanded the flying programmes to Bulgaria and Malta significantly for Summer 2025. To support the expanded programme Jet2 has invested in additional aircraft that will come into operation at Birmingham, Liverpool John Lennon, London Stansted and Manchester Airports. In addition, three brand-new Airbus A321 neo aircraft will be based at Edinburgh Airport for summer 2025. Over the next few weeks Jet2 is expected to open sales for leisure city destinations for summer 2025.  

Jet2holidays is the official partner of new ITV show MAMMA MIA! I Have a Dream. It is due to broadcast on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player in October. The entertainment show sees hopefuls travel to Corfu to compete to become the next musical theatre stars of MAMMA MIA!. The eight-part series is expected to reach a large family audience. Jet2holidays will use the brand partnership to help travel agents drive sales. To assist agent bookings, Jet2holidays has developed bespoke MAMMA MIA! inspired marketing initiatives, such as window posters and social media collateral. A competition will also give independent travel agents the chance to win tickets to MAMMA MIA! I Have a Dream live final. Agents just need to sell a Jet2holidays summer 2024 Greece holiday between 10 October and 10 December. Jet2 will operate flights from eleven UK airports to Greece next summer. In total, Jet2holidays has packages in over 200 resorts across 19 Greek destinations. It represents Jet2holidays’ biggest ever summer programme to Greece. The programme includes seven new routes – Birmingham to Lesvos, Liverpool to Corfu, Crete (Heraklion), Kos, Rhodes, and Zante, and Newcastle International to Crete (Chania).