By GB News (World News) | Created at 2024-11-18 16:11:31 | Updated at 2024-11-18 18:21:04
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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced their Summer Sun programme from Leeds Bradford Airport for 2025, with the addition of a 15th-based aircraft and over 40,000 extra seats.
The expansion will see the UK's largest tour operator increase capacity across routes to Spain, Portugal, Greece, Bulgaria, and Italy.
The programme will offer a total of 1.9 million seats on sale across 49 destinations, marking a significant growth in the airline's Yorkshire operations.
The announcement comes as the company responds to strong demand from customers and independent travel agents for summer holiday bookings.
Flights will go to Faro
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The expansion includes additional services across several popular holiday destinations. New Tuesday flights to Majorca will increase services to four times weekly during peak periods.
Reus in Spain will see new Thursday services from July to October, operating four days per week. The Algarve destination of Faro will benefit from three daily flights on Saturdays during peak times.
Greek destinations see significant increases, with Kefalonia gaining Wednesday flights for four weekly services, while Zante adds Monday flights for four weekly connections.
Bourgas in Bulgaria will operate three times weekly, while Rome's season extends through peak summer holidays. A new Sunday service to Verona will create weekend flight options to the Italian city.
CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays Steve Heapy 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.
Holidaymakers will be able to visit Verona Italy
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"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."
Aviation development manager at Leeds Bradford Airport Tom Holdsworth added: "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."
He added: "With even more flights and increased flexibility to some of Europe's most popular destinations, we can provide a memorable summer holiday experience for all."
