Budget Airline News

Another Fantastic Route On Sale From Leeds Bradford!

Flights have gone on sale today for a fantastic new route from Leeds Bradford airport to Dubrovnik, Croatia!

On sale for Summer 09, flights to this up and coming holiday destination start from just £56.99 one way including taxes.

Dubrovnik is just the latest new Jet2.com destination to be announced and there's more to come so watch this space!

Croatia - The New Clubbing Capital?

Today Jet2.com announced flights to Croatia for summer 2009 which is great news for those looking for a holiday destination with a difference: A country known for its culture, beauty and climate is fast becoming popular with the tourists and could soon be THE music Mecca for clubbers!

Has DJ Tom Thorpe found the new clubbing capital in Croatia?

Yesterday the City Lite, covered a news story on Leeds' very own resident DJ, Tom Thorpe, bidding to launch a new Ibiza in Croatia.

We caught up with DJ Tom to let him know the good news! He was pleased to hear that Jet2.com would be providing a local flight connection to the potential new clubbing paradise and more than impressed with the low fare on offer too!

For Tom and clubbers in the Leeds Bradford catchment, the service is ideal and bodes well for the potential growth of events to be had in the New Ibiza of Europe!

Be one of the first to book flights to Croatia! Flights start from just £56.99 one way including taxes and operate from 3rd May 2009.

Exciting New Routes From Northern England From Jet2.com

Jet2.com add a further 4 NEW routes to the summer 2009 network!

Leeds – Larnaca fm £78.99*
Leeds – Rhodes fm £90.99*
Newcastle – Ibiza fm £46.99*
Manchester – Sardinia (Olbia) fm £49.99*
*One way including taxes.

Larnaca & Rhodes from Leeds  Bradford:

Larnaca in Cyprus, is the latest route to be launched from Leeds Bradford complimenting the Greek destination of Rhodes announced only days ago.

Jet2.com already flies into Paphos in Cyprus, but now we're offering the port city of Larnaca too!  A mix of the modern and the historic, this city has a great deal to see and do not to mention beaches aplenty! 

Rhodes is one of the largest of the Greek Islands rich with history, bursting with glorious beaches and pretty villages, fantastic weather and a cosmopolitan nightlife.

Ibiza from Newcastle:

Earlier this year Jet2.com launched Corfu and Rhodes from Newcastle; now they are giving the people of the North the opportunity to chant 'We're going to Ibiza' all the way to the airport!

Ibiza is ideal for partygoers, sun worshipers and is a family holiday favourite; the popular island of Ibiza has something for everyone!

Sardinia from Manchester:

First it was Sharm el Sheikh and now Jet2.com brings the stunning Italian island of Sardinia within easy reach of Manchester!

Jet2.com will fly into the city of Olbia (translated as 'happy town') situated on the island's North East coast: This area is famous for its beautiful stretch of coast line and Olbia itself boasts a good selection of bars, restaurants and shops.

Jet2holidays Stateside For Calzaghe Fight

Boxing fans booked on the first flight to New York, direct from Leeds Bradford airport, on 6 November can now be ringside in time for one of the year's most anticipated fights.

The inaugural Jet2holidays.com trip coincides with the re-arranged super fight between British boxer Joe Calzaghe, current WBO and WBA world super middle weight champion, and Roy Jones Jr at the city's Madison Square Garden two days later on 8 November.

Offering the only direct service to New York from the North of England, the tour operator is giving the region's boxing fanatics an affordable and convenient way to catch the action – with its deals offering accommodation at a time when demand will be high.

Richard Bodin, Managing Director at Jet2holidays.com, said: "Madison Square Garden is the ultimate boxing venue and one that many sports fans dream of visiting. The Calzaghe fight is sure to generate a massive amount of interest with the fight  tickets selling out fast. "

"We want to ensure that anyone travelling to watch the fight from the North can secure flights and accommodation early to avoid the frustration of finding everywhere fully booked nearer the time."

The 12-round light-heavyweight fight is expected to see both the unbeaten Calzaghe and eight-times world champion Jones bring the curtain down on their illustrious careers.

Jet2holidays.com is currently offering four-day breaks direct from Leeds Bradford to Newark airport from just £699pp, including three nights' hotel accommodation and all taxes and charges.

Jet2.com will also have New York on sale offering return seats to the big apple from only £359.98 plus taxes.

Flight departure dates from Leeds Bradford airport (all flights depart LBA 09.00, arriving midday; return flights depart Newark 21.00, arriving the following day at 08.00):

Thursday 6th November, 2008
Thursday 13th November, 2008
Thursday 4th December, 2008
Thursday 11th December, 2008

Rhodes - New from Leeds Bradford for Summer 2009

Jet2 has announced the launch of a new service from Leeds Bradford to the fantastic and historic Greek Island of Rhodes!

With around 300 days of sunshine per year, Rhodes is an amazing destination for a sun-filled holiday with masses of history, shopping and exploring to be had for those not content to sit on one of Rhodes' glorious sandy beaches.

The once a week service will commence on 27th May 2009

Tickets are on sale now.

Jet2.com's Belfast Summer 2009 Routes On Sale Now!

Jet2.com passengers can now take advantage of Summer 09 flights from Belfast International Airport that are now on sale!

There are two new routes for our Belfast customers to choose from:

Jersey fm £34.99 and Menorca fm £55.99 one way inc. taxes

Other routes on sale for Summer 09 today are:

Barcelona fm £45.99
Ibiza fm £46.99
Murcia (Alicante) fm £46.99
Majorca fm £45.99
Pisa fm £55.99
Toulouse fm £35.99

More Fantastic Routes On Sale For Winter 2008/2009 With Jet2.com

Four more fantastic routes went on sale this week for winter 08/09!

Paris from Leeds Bradford, Cork from Newcastle, Budapest from Manchester and Prague from Edinburgh are now all on sale with Jet2.com. Starting from just £14.99 one way including taxes you have no excuse not to get away and explore one of these fabulous cities!

Jet2.com Newcastle Summer 2009 Routes On Sale Now!

Low cost airline Jet2.com has announced that 6 summer sun routes for 2009 from Newcastle go on sale today!  To take advantage of Jet2.com’s fantastic low fares then why not book in advance for next years summer getaway?

Fantastic fares and starting dates for these hot destinations are:

Murcia from £46.99 - Start date 12th Feb 09
Malaga from £46.99 - Start date 4th April 09
Majorca from £45.99 - Start date 4th April 09
Menorca from £65.99 - Start date 16th May 09
Lanzarote from £68.99 - Start date 29th March 09
Tenerife from £68.99 - Start date 1st April 09

All fares one way inc. taxes

Jet2.com 'Rated Highest' in Which? Satisfaction Survey

The Which? customer satisfaction survey of more than 30,000 consumer members has praised low cost airline Jet2.com far ahead of its rivals including Easyjet and Ryanair.

The four-page article, published in July's issue of Which? – the leading independent consumer champion in the UK – reported that in the battle of the best-known 'no-frills airlines', Jet2.com beat its rivals including Easyjet and Ryanair to a pulp and came out top of the low cost airlines in the British Isles.

The publication said: "The performance of no-frills airlines on popular short-haul routes, such as to Spain, Portugal and Italy, was more varied – Jet2.com was rated the highest."

Jet2.com boss Philip Meeson said "The readers of Which? have stunned everyone at Jet2.com.  We're over the moon at being ranked ahead of the likes of British Airways and KLM, who can't get anywhere near to the low fares we offer, and are of course delighted to be ahead of every other low cost airline in the British Isles."

"It's particularly pleasing that we have been singled out for the high standard of service on our flights to Italy, Portugal and Spain. Millions of people travel from the UK to these countries on holiday every year and I'd say to anyone who hasn't flown with Jet2.com that, with an endorsement like this and our extremely low fares, why not give us a try?"

Neil Fowler, Editor of Which? magazine, said: "The glamour of air travel may have gone, but there are still some classy carriers out there that will make getting to your destination an enjoyable part of your holiday."

"You might think that you get what you pay for, but the best European no-frills airlines prove that you can offer a stripped down service at a good price and keep your customers happy – as for Ryanair and Easyjet... if you want great customer service then look elsewhere."

Four More Fantastic Cities From Leeds Bradford On Sale For Winter 2008

If it's a city break you're after this Winter then you'll be pleased to hear that today Jet2.com has gone on sale with Amsterdam, Belfast, Düsseldorf and Prague from Leeds Bradford for Winter 07/08.

With fares starting from just £13.99 one way inc. taxes you will have more money to spend during your trip on sightseeing opportunities, fantastic shops, eating out and nightlife.