Jet2 has revealed plans to introduce 26 new flights to various sunny destinations across Europe. The budget airline has secured slots at Gatwick Airport for six aircraft, with five Airbus A321neo planes stationed at the West Sussex airport and an extra aircraft located overseas. The inaugural flight from Gatwick is scheduled for Tenerife, Spain, departing on March 26 next year.
Jet2, known for its popular adverts featuring Jess Glynne’s Hold My Hand, will offer flights to numerous sunny destinations in the coming spring and summer seasons. Steve Heapy, Jet2’s chief executive, expressed excitement about the expansion, emphasizing the company’s commitment to providing top-notch service from London Gatwick. Gatwick will become Jet2’s 14th UK base, offering flights to 29 sunshine destinations in countries such as Spain, Greece, Turkey, Portugal, and Italy. The airline plans to create over 300 direct job opportunities in the Gatwick area, including roles for pilots, cabin crew, engineering, and ground operations, in addition to several hundred indirect positions.
Pierre-Hugues Schmit, Gatwick’s chief executive, welcomed Jet2 to the airport, highlighting the increased choices for passengers in the South East and beyond. Jet2’s arrival aligns with Gatwick’s vision to cater to all types of travelers. The airline’s expansion comes at a promising time, following government approval for routine use of Gatwick’s northern runway, which is expected to enhance connectivity and economic growth in the region.
Jet2, consistently recognized as one of the top airlines in the UK, has received prestigious awards such as Best Airline at the Routes Europe Awards and The Telegraph Travel Awards for Best Short-Haul Airline. It has also been lauded as the Most Reliable UK Airline by AirAdvisor and has maintained a decade-long status as a Which? Recommended Provider, mainly due to its low cancellation rates.
