Jet2 plc

11/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/19/2024 03:57

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays expand Summer 25 programme from Leeds Bradford Airport with additional fly...

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced a significant expansion at Leeds Bradford Airport for Summer 25, with additional flights and holidays going on sale to Mainland Spain, Majorca, Portugal, Greece, Bulgaria, and Italy, as well as an extra aircraft coming into operation at the base.

The leading leisure airline and UK's largest tour operator have added extra services to Majorca, Reus, Faro, Kefalonia, Zante, Bourgas, Rome, and Verona from the airport for Summer 25, as customers and independent travel agents in Yorkshire look to book some summer sun in their numbers.

To support the huge expansion, the companies are investing in their Leeds operation by adding a 15th based aircraft at Leeds Bradford Airport for Summer 25, with a bigger fleet giving customers even more choice and flexibility.

Today's expansion means the leading leisure airline and tour operator have added over 40,000 extra seats from Leeds Bradford Airport for next summer, representing over 1.9 million seats on sale in total, and their biggest ever Summer Sun programme to operate from the airport.

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have 49 destinations on sale from Leeds Bradford Airport for Summer 25, with this latest expansion coming in response to continued demand for award-winning flights and holidays.

The new services announced today from Leeds Bradford Airport for Summer 25 are as follows:

  • Majorca (Palma) - extra Tuesday flights added from 1st July to 23rd September 2025 means four services on Tuesdays to the Balearic Island on this day throughout peak times.
  • Reus - addition of new Thursday services from 3rd July to 30th October 2025 will see the airline and tour operator operate to the sunshine favourite on four days a week during this period.
  • Faro (Algarve) - extra Saturday services from 5th July to 25th October 2025 means three daily flights will operate on Saturdays to the popular hotspot during peak times.
  • Kefalonia - new Wednesday flights operating from 2nd July to 24th September 2025 means the airline and tour operator have four weekly services (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) on sale to the Greek destination throughout this period.
  • Zante - extra Monday services added from 7th July to 22nd September 2025 means four weekly flights (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday) throughout this period to the Greek island.
  • Bulgaria (Bourgas) - additional Friday services operating from 4th July to 19th September 2025 means three weekly services (Monday, Thursday and Friday) now available to the destination during this time.
  • Rome - season extended through peak summer holidays thanks to extra Monday and Friday services operating from 18th July to 1st September 2025.
  • Verona - new Sunday services from 6th July to 28th September 2025 will see the companies operate weekend flights from the airport to the Italian city.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: "We are looking forward to a brilliant Summer 25 from Leeds Bradford Airport. The demand from customers and independent travel agents has remained strong since we put an unrivalled programme on sale, so as Yorkshire's leading airline and tour operator, we have once again responded by putting extra flights and holidays on sale and investing in our Leeds Bradford operation. As a result, customers and independent travel agents now have more choice and more sunshine to look forward to with our award-winning holiday business and airline. This expansion further strengthens our presence at Leeds Bradford Airport, and we look forward to filling our aircraft with happy holidaymakers and taking them on their well-deserved holidays."

Tom Holdsworth, Aviation Development Manager at Leeds Bradford Airport, said: "As Yorkshire holidaymakers begin planning their summer getaways, the expansion of Jet2's Summer 2025 programme from Leeds Bradford Airport is fantastic news for our region. With even more flights and increased flexibility to some of Europe's most popular destinations, we can provide a memorable summer holiday experience all. We look forward to welcoming even more passengers to LBA next year, ensuring a relaxing, fun and seamless travel experience."