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Jet2.com Now Manchester Airports biggest scheduled leisure airline

06-Oct-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Nine new routes and 140,000 extra seats for 2010 †1000,000 seats available from Manchester per year.

Jet2.com to participate in the GDS Channel for the first time

30-Sep-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Leading low cost carrier signs up for Galileo's direct connect solution.

Jet2.com: flights from Erdinburgh from Venice and Olibia and Leeds Bradford from Pisa on sale

28-Sep-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com is happy to announce that flights from Venice to Edinburgh, Olibia to Edinburgh and Pisa- Leeds Bradford are on sale for 2010.

Jet2.com launches new route to Madeira for Summer 2010

11-Sep-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com, has today (10th September) launched the North West region’s first low cost service to the beautiful island of Madeira from Manchester Airport.

Jet2.com launches new Blackpool to Jersey link

07-Sep-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Fly direct to Jersey for summer 2010 from just �29.99 one way including taxes and FREE passenger parking for up to 15 days at Blackpool International

Jet2.com arrives at East Midlands Airport

31-Aug-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : 28-Aug2009 Jet2.com arrives at East Midlands Airport creating seven new routes...and 250 new jobs.

Jet2.com Summer 2010 destinations on sale

24-Aug-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com's summer 2010 routes go on sale now - fly with Jet2.com next summer from just 19.99.

Jet2.com Launches Three New Summer 2010 Routes for Manchester

19-Aug-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Summer 2010 Schedule from Manchester Airport announced; Jet2.com reports busiest ever bookings in August and creation of 250 new jobs

Jet2.com network expansion remains strong

17-Jun-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com announced further expansion in 2009, with expanded Summer and Winter schedules, including services from Newcastle to Split and Sharm el Sheikh, and Belfast to Newquay, Jersey and Tenerife. The carrier’s launch of Manchester-Tel Aviv service in May-2009 makes the only service between North England and the Israeli destination.

Surfs Up For Passengers at Leeds Bradford Airport

29-May-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com celebrates its inaugural flight to Newquay with surf lessons and lingo during checkâ€in

Newquay Cornwall Airport welcomes Jet2.com

29-May-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Newquay Cornwall Airport has welcomed the arrival of Jet2.com and its launch of three times weekly flights to Leeds Bradford Airport in Yorkshire and twice weekly services to Belfast in Northern Ireland. Flights launched on 24-May-2009 at introductory GMP2.99 one way fares (bookable through to 29-May-2009.

Selected Winter Routes Now On Sale with Jet2.com

28-May-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Fantastic winter city break destinations are now on sale with Jet2.com, the north’s leading low fare airline. Book early to take advantage of great fares to Prague, Dusseldorf, Cork and Alicante for Winter 2009/2010.

Lowest Ever Fare to Tel Aviv Jets Off

25-May-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : The inaugural Jet2.com flight from Manchester Airport direct to Tel Aviv, Israel departs 21-May-2009 Jet2.com is the only airline to offer a direct route from the North of England, following the demise of other services.

Escape the rainy UK with Jet2.com

21-May-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Get out of the rain and on your computer to book your flights out of the UK to sunnier climates Just this morning Jet2.com have gone on sale with even more routes running through Winter 09/10 so you can now book your breaks to the following 4 exciting destinations early to take advantage of flights from as little as GMP29.99

Win 10,000 with Jet2.com and Paypal

19-May-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com customers who purchase their flight using Paypal still have 10 days left to be in with a chance of winning GMP10,000.

Jet2.com new route Egyptian resort of Sharm el Sheikh

14-May-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : The new Sharm el Sheikh route has been launched as the Egyptian resort becomes increasingly popular with British tourists who are keen to visit locations even further afield, with guaranteed year round sunshine - direct from their local airport.

Jet 2.com fare sale

12-May-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : The Cannes Film Festival is fast approaching, 13-24-May-09, so why not mingle with the stars on a budget? Flights to Nice start at just GMP19.99 one way including taxes with Jet2.com.

Jet2.com selects engine from Pratt and Whitney

27-Apr-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com has selected an engine under its Pratt & Whitney fleet management program agreement for installation of the airline’s first Pratt & Whitney Global Material Solutions (GMS) life limited parts at the Pratt & Whitney Norway Engine Center. Pratt & Whitney received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for all 19 GMS CFM56-3 engine life limited parts late last year. The installation will introduce the industry’s first EASA-approved, alternative life limited parts. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp company.

Jet2.com mega flight sale

23-Apr-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Helping UK holidaymakers get away for even less this year, Jet2.com the north’s leading friendly low fare airline, has launched its biggest ever ‘Mega Flight Sale’, with prices slashed on over 10,000 seats.

Jet2.com's Optimistic Pre-Close Trading Update

22-Apr-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : City analysts predict confident future for Dart Group, despite economic conditions.Jet2.com’s parent company, Dart Group, is set to emerge from the economic downturn in an extremely strong position, according to analysts Collins Stewart.

Jet2.com new launch of direct flights

08-Apr-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Direct flights to Canary Island available from GBP 68.99 Northern Ireland's winter sun seekers will have even more choice this year with Jet2.com's launch of direct flights to Tenerife from Belfast International Airport.

Jet2.com launches Tenerife-Belfast services

07-Apr-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Northern Ireland’s winter sun seekers will have even more choice this year with Jet2.com’s launch of direct flights to Tenerife from Belfast International Airport.

Jet2.com announces cheap fares

06-Apr-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Spring is in the air and Jet2.com's fantastic city offer is sure to put more than a spring in your step! The airline with the friendly low fares is offering an amazing 50% off ALL city breaks so that's 2 flights for the price of one!

Jet2 welcomes new Tour Operator Sales Manager

31-Mar-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com has welcomed (30-Mar-09) Neil Sabey to the position of Tour Operator Sales Manager as the low fare airline continues to strengthen and expand its relationships with the travel trade.

Jet2.com and OAA sign training agreement

05-Feb-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA) and Jet2.com signed (04-Feb-09) a five-year Training Agreement for the provision of full flight simulator training. As part of this Agreement, OAA will relocate a B737 Classic Full Flight Simulator to its Manchester Training Centre at Woodford, which is expected to be fully operational from Aug-09.

Jet2.com launches ‘Name That Destination’ competition

02-Feb-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com launched (30-Jan-09) ‘Name That Destination’ competition offering 20,000 free flights. This is Jet2.com's biggest ever competition giving the first entrants to correctly name all of the airlines destinations a free return flight, including all taxes and charges.

Jet2.com launches sale for Milan service

27-Jan-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com announced (23-Jan-09) that the destination of Milan is now on sale for Winter 09/10. Fares are starting at GBP25.99*.

Jet2.com to continue Sharm el Sheikh, Tenerife and Lanzarote service

23-Jan-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com announced (22-Jan-09) plans to continue three of its routes across numerous bases throughout the Winter period. Due to overwhelming customer demand, Sharm el Sheikh, Tenerife and Lanzarote will now feature on the Winter 2009/2010 schedule and are on sale now.

Jet2.com launches sale on Tenerife and Lanzarote service

22-Jan-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com launched (21-Jan-09) a sale on Tenerife and Lanzarote services for Winter 09/10. Fares will start from GBP68.99 (one way inc. taxes). Passengers can travel to Tenerife from Blackpool, Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle and to Lanzarote from Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle.

Jet2.com launches sale on Leeds-Sharm El Sheikh service

20-Jan-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com launched (15-Jan-09) a sale with flights from Leeds Bradford to Sharm el Sheikh for Winter 09/10. Passengers travelling from Leeds are offered flights to Sharm El Sheikh from GBP67.99 one way inc. taxes through the Winter period.

Jet2.com - Passengers who check-in online to receive priority boarding

06-Jan-2009
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com announced (05-Jan-09) that all passengers who check-in online via www.Jet2.com will receive priority boarding upon arrival at their UK departure airport. Free online check-in enables passengers to by-pass the queues at the terminal and with the addition of priority boarding, passengers can skip the queues to board the aircraft.

Jet2.com announces special services

01-Dec-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com announced (28-Nov-08) it has launched new services for Christmas. Jet2.com is introducing flight gift vouchers during Christmas. Vouchers can be purchased and redeemed via Jet2.com’s call centre and are available in multiples of GBP25.

Jet2.com upgrades customer loyalty programme

20-Nov-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com launched (19-Nov-08) a new customer loyalty programme, myJet2. myJet2 will reward loyal customers using a scheme where points are earned from buying flights and others services online, these points can then be redeemed against future flight bookings.

Jet2.com to base another B757 aircraft at Manchester

07-Nov-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com has announced that it will base another 229-seat Boeing 757 at Manchester to meet growing demand and to help ease capacity issues following the demise of XL.

Jet2.com launches services to New York

07-Nov-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com launched its first transatlantic flight from Leeds Bradford Airport. The last remaining flights to New York are still available from GBP259.99 return including taxes and package deals from GBP529.

Jet2.com launches Manchester-Crete service

05-Nov-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com announced to launch Manchester-Crete service. This Greek island brings the total number of destinations served from Manchester to 19. The carrier has also increased the number of flights available to destinations Tenerife and Dalaman (Turkey) to meet demand for holiday destinations in the region.

Jet2.com rebrands

05-Nov-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com unveiled a new look that reinforces its strategy to concentrate on the lowest fares and friendly service. The airline which has six UK bases and flies to 45 destinations, mainly in Europe, has also introduced options such as a 30% increase in hold baggage and for the New Year a customer loyalty programme.

Jet2.com to offer extra leg room seats

27-Oct-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com will be installing an additional 36 Extra Leg room seats to its Boeing 757s. From 01-May-09 passengers travelling on Boeing 757s will be offered with extra leg room seats.

Jet2.com increases baggage allowance to highest in sector

24-Oct-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com has announced that it is to increase its hold baggage allowance by 30% from 17kg to 22kg on all flights after 01-Apr-09. The increased hold baggage allowance will apply to all flights from 01-Apr-09.

Jet2.com introduces new baggage allowance

21-Oct-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com has brought (20-Oct-08) in a new baggage allowance offering passengers 22 kgs each for checked-in baggage*.

Jet2.com launches Dalaman service from Leeds Bradford Airport

15-Oct-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com, has announced another new route, Dalaman from Leeds Bradford International Airport for summer 2009. The increase in new routes mean Jet2.com serves 41 destinations from Leeds Bradford International Airport. Dalaman will be served from Leeds Bradford International Airport with flights on sale now.

Jet2.com to commence flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport

07-Oct-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com will commence twice weekly flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Leeds Bradford and Belfast International effective 27-May-09 and 24-May-09, respectively.

Jet2.com announces new route from Leeds Bradford Airport to Newquay

03-Oct-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com announced the launch of its new route from Leeds Bradford Airport to Newquay with sales fares from GBP24.99, effective immediately. Jet2.com will operate the route two times weekly from 24-May-09.

Jet2.com announces route expansion for Belfast

03-Oct-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com announced (01-Oct-08) an expansion of destinations from Belfast International Airport with the addition of two new routes: Dubrovnik in Croatia, effective 02-May-09, and Newquay, effective 24-May-09. Jet2.com stated the new route expansion will create about 50 new aviation-related jobs.

Jet2.com announces new routes from Manchester and Newcastle

02-Oct-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com has announced new routes from Manchester and Newcastle. The Newcastle to Cork route is now on sale from GBP24.99.

Jet2.com launches new routes from Edinburgh Airport

01-Oct-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com has announced new destinations to be served from Edinburgh International Airport. Flights to Ibiza, Menorca and Venice are on sale and will start flying in summer 2009.

Jet2.com announces new route for Summer 09

30-Sep-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Following the announcement that Jet2.com had added Ibiza, Menorca and Venice to its expanding route list from Edinburgh they are now flying to Düsseldorf for Summer 09.

Hebridean renews charter agreement with Jet2.com

29-Sep-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Hebridean International Cruises signed an agreement for Jet2.com to provide its private charter flights to and from its vessel Hebridean Spirit throughout the Summer 2009 season.

Jet2.com announces more new routes from Edinburgh

22-Sep-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Following on from the fantastic edition of Sardinia from Edinburgh in August, Jet2.com are pleased to announce 3 more exciting destinations flying out of its Scottish base for Summer '09.

Jet2.com launches route increase for Summer 2009

18-Sep-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com has announced that it will significantly increase its services from Manchester to Ibiza for Summer 2009.

Record profits at Jet2.com

15-Sep-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Philip Meeson, Chief Executive of Jet2.com, said: We have had another great summer, our aircraft have been full and we have made record profits, in fact we are expecting our parent company's half-year profits to be in excess of GBP30 million.

Jet2.com launches Summer 09 sale

08-Sep-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Croatia from Newcastle are now on sale for summer 09 starting from just GBP56.99 one way.

Jet2.com offers more Malaga flights from Leeds

02-Sep-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com passengers flying from Leeds Bradford Airport can now take advantage of even more flights to the destination of Malaga.

Jet2 announces seven more routes on sale for Summer 09

01-Sep-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com's seven more amazing routes are now on sale for Summer 09 from Leeds Bradford.

Jet2.com launches Manchester-Sardinia route

25-Aug-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com is bringing the island of Sardinia within easy reach of Manchester, following an announcement that it will begin direct services there for summer 2009.

Jet2 launches another route on sale from Leeds Bradford

25-Aug-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Flights have gone on sale for a new route from Leeds Bradford airport to Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Jet2.com announces flights to Croatia for Summer 09

25-Aug-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com announced flights to Croatia for summer 2009. Flights to Croatia start from just GBP56.99 one way including taxes and operate from 03-May-09.

Jet2.com adds 4 new routes to Summer network

21-Aug-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : 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 announce sale for Summer 09

05-Aug-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Following on from July's News and Views Jet2.com have announced that yet more routes have gone on sale from Leeds for Summer 09.

Jet2 announces new route from Blackpool to Menorca

24-Jul-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2 announced a brand new route from Blackpool to Menorca, in line with the launch of its summer ‘09 schedule.

Jet2.com launches shopping basket facility

22-Jul-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com has launched its shopping basket facility which allows customers to buy multiple flights and destinations at the same time whilst adding additional services such as Jet2plus and double legroom seats to their booking in one single payment.

Jet2.com launches two new routes from Belfast International Airport

03-Jul-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com is offering holidaymakers in Belfast even more choice for 2009 with the launch of two new routes from Belfast International Airport.

Jet2.com announces 6 summer routes on Sale

27-Jun-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com has announced that 6 summer sun routes for 2009 from Newcastle go on sale.

Jet2.com to offer flights to Sharm el Sheikh

10-Jun-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2holidays and Jet2.com have announced they will begin holidays and flights to the Egyptian resort of Sharm el Sheikh, direct from Leeds Bradford International Airport. Jet2.com flights to Sharm el Sheikh will depart from Mar-09. On sale now, Jet2holidays to Sharm el Sheikh will begin from Feb-09, with prices from GBP375.

Jet2 Brings Winter Sun to the UK

23-May-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com is bringing Winter Sun to the UK. The winter sun routes will fly from Leeds Bradford, Blackpool, Manchester and Newcastle to Tenerife, and Lanzarote will be served from Leeds Bradford, Manchester and Newcastle.

Jet2.com launches Winter Ski Schedule for 2008

16-May-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com has launched its winter ski schedule for 2008 giving ski and snowboard enthusiasts the opportunity to book their winter break at fantastic fares.

Jet2.com & Jet2holidays.com Launch First Ever Service to New York

09-May-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com and Jet2holidays.com confirmed that they will commence the first ever transatlantic flights to New York, from Leeds Bradford Airport. Jet2.com will have New York flights on sale from GBP579.98 including taxes. Jet2holidays.com will offer four-day Christmas shopping breaks direct from Leeds Bradford to Newark Airport from GBP699.

Jet2.com announces first of eight new Summer routes

02-May-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com is kicking off the month of May with the announcement of the first of eight new Summer routes operating out from its base at Leeds Bradford International Airport starting with the German city of Hamburg.

ELFAA welcomes Jet2.com as a new airline member

23-Apr-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) announced that Jet2.com will be joining ELFAA, becoming the 12th airline member of the Association.

Jet2.com celebrates birthday with 10,000 flight giveaways

14-Feb-2008
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2.com launched its ‘Name That View’ competition, rewarding customers with 10,000 free flight giveaways as part of its 5th birthday celebrations. The 10,000 flight giveaway is valued at over GBD1 million.

Amore Italia: Experience a different side of Italy this Summer

01-May-2007
UNITED KINGDOM : Heres some fresh ideas for Jet2.com customers to experience Italy this summer. Find your perfect Italian experience whether its sunning yourself on the beach near Rome or cheering on the boats at the races in Venice!

Jet2 carries 2.3 million passengers in 2005.

16-Jun-2006
UNITED KINGDOM : Jet2 reported (16-Jun-06) it carried 2.3 million passengers in the 12 months ended 31-Mar-06.

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