More Growth for Jet2.com and Jet2holidays in Glasgow

-          Biggest ever flying programme announced – 700,000 seats for next summer

-          FOUR new routes introduced and additional aircraft for summer 2015

-          Flights on sale today from £39 

Now on sale are FOUR fantastic new destinations for local passengers; the popular European city Prague – a brand new route at Glasgow – plus sizzling sunshine hotspots Antalya, Larnaca and Malta.

 The introduction of these routes along with the addition of a sixth aircraft – coming hot on the heels of a fifth aircraft arriving earlier this year – will see Jet2.com operate its biggest ever flying programme from Glasgow Airport next year:

•          Over 700,000 seats will be available for local passengers to 27 in demand sun and city destinations.
•          Additional flights to Murcia will be introduced along with the introduction of even friendlier flight times to popular destinations Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Madeira.

  Jet2holidays is also continuing to see an increase in customer numbers, with bookings up 32 per cent year on year. 

 Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: “It has certainly been four years of development at Glasgow Airport and we are thrilled to be announcing further growth plans for summer 2015.

 “Since our first flight took off we are not only increasing capacity year on year but we have also more than trebled our range of destinations from seven to 27.  Our city break offering is further expanding with the introduction of Prague, a first for Glasgow, while Antalya, Larnaca and Malta will be popular additions to both our holiday product and seat only offerings.

 “These developments really demonstrate our ongoing commitment to providing our loyal local customers with unrivalled choice and flexibility when it comes to planning their next well earned break.  With our fantastic range of destinations, coupled with great flight times and award winning customer service, we are confident we have the right mix to cement our position as the leading leisure operator at Glasgow Airport.”

 Amanda McMillan, managing director at Glasgow Airport said:

 “Jet2’s offering has gone from strength to strength since it first came to Glasgow Airport back in 2012. Over the past four years, the airline has grown its operation here exponentially and today’s announcement of four new routes and an additional aircraft demonstrates the airline’s continuing commitment to growing its main Scottish base here in Glasgow.

 “These additional European routes - particularly Prague, which is a first for Glasgow Airport – will be fantastic for Scottish travelers looking for alternative European destinations to fly to over the coming months.  Jet2 has proven to be a real hit amongst our passengers so far and I’m confident that today’s announcement will see the airline experience further excellent growth at Glasgow over the years ahead.”

 New destination information:

 Antalya: Twice weekly Jet2.com flights (Monday and Friday) start from £84 per person, including taxes and Jet2holidays package breaks are available from £XXX per person. 

 Larnaca: Weekly Jet2.com flights (Wednesday) start from £86 per person, including taxes and Jet2holidays package breaks are available from £XXX per person. 

 Malta: Weekly Jet2.com flights (Tuesday) start from £75 per person, including taxes and Jet2holidays package breaks are available from £XXX per person. 

 Prague: Twice weekly Jet2.com flights (Thursday and Sunday) start from £39 per person, including taxes and Jet2holidays city breaks are available from £XXX per person. 

 For more information or to book visit www.jet2.com or www.jet2holidays.com.

 ENDS

 

For further media enquiries:

Contact the Jet2holidays Press Office on 0113 243 1355 or email pressoffice@Jet2.com

 Notes to editors:

1.            Jet2.comhas eight Northern bases, serving: 50 sun, ski and city destinations from Leeds Bradford International; 46 from Manchester; 34 from Newcastle; 34 from East Midlands; 16 from Belfast International; 19 from Edinburgh; 11 from Blackpool and 27 from Glasgow.
2.            Jet2.comhas scooped a number of other prestigious awards including: Globe Travel Awards 2012, 2013 & 2014 – Best Short Haul Airline, Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) Awards 2011 - Best Low-cost Airline, Telegraph Travel Awards 2011 – Runner Up Best Short Haul Airline, 2010 British Travel Awards for Best Trade Booking Website (Flights) – Bronze Award. 2009 Passenger Airline of the Year; 2009 Best Travel Internet Booking System, 2009 Best Passenger Airline, 2008 Best UK Short-Haul Airline; 2006 & 2007 ‘Best European Short-Haul Airline’; the world’s most punctual airline into Amsterdam Schiphol; the 2005 ‘Best Online Booking Service’ of any UK airline; and the favourite British low cost airline from both Holiday Which? and Wanderlust magazines.
3.            Jet2.comis a subsidiary of Dart Group plc, aviation services and distribution group, which has 30 years’ commercial aviation experience.
4.            Jet2holidays package breaks include Jet2.com flights from eight UK regional airports, including 10kg hand luggage.  Resort transfers and a generous 22kg baggage allowance are also included (excluding city breaks) plus optional extras such as extra leg room and in-flight meals are also available.  
5.            Jet2holidays has won a host of awards includingNorthern Ireland Travel Awards 2013 - Best Package Tour Operator, 2011 British Travel Awards - Best Tour Operator to the Iberian Peninsula & Canary Islands, Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) Awards 2011 - Best Mainstream Tour Operator, 2010 British Travel Awards - Best Tour Operator to the Iberian Peninsula & Canary Islands – Bronze Award.
6.            All Jet2holidays are ATOL protected – therefore have a financial guarantee provided by the CAA, and are ABTA bonded.