Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has announced its third new Greek destinations from Birmingham Airport for Summer 2020 – the beautiful island of Santorini.
In response to increasing demand for holidays to Greece, Jet2 said it will operate a weekly Tuesday service from Birmingham to Santorini in Summer 2020. This will run from May 5 until October 27, and the scale of the programme represents almost 10,000 seats on sale in total.
Besides enjoying beautiful views along the caldera, holidaymakers can see the sunset at Oia, enjoy the local vineyards, or visit several key archaeological sites, such as ancient Akrotiri, a Minoan settlement preserved under volcanic ash. Jet2holidays customers can choose from a selection of accommodation ranging from traditional family run hotels to 5-star honeymoon retreats in resorts such as Imerovigli, Kamari, Megalachori, Perissa, Perivolos and Thira.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: ‘Local holidaymakers have been asking for us to operate our award-winning flights and holidays to Santorini, and we have responded with this fantastic programme. Santorini is famous for its beauty and scenery, and we are absolutely delighted to be launching flights and holidays to such a popular and stunning destination. Today’s announcement expands our Greek portfolio from Birmingham Airport once more, further strengthening our brilliant Summer 20 programme.’
Tom Screen, Aviation Director of Birmingham Airport, said: ‘It is great news that Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has added the beautiful destination of Santorini to their portfolio of routes. This stunning Greek island is home to some of the most beautiful sunsets and has the most picturesque landscape that visitors can explore. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has clearly listened to its customers by adding these flights for Summer 2020 meaning customers have even more choice from Birmingham Airport.’
With the latest announcement, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will launch three brand new Greek destinations from Birmingham Airport in Summer 2020 – Santorini, Skiathos and Preveza. In total, Jet2 will operate to 11 Greek destinations in Summer 2020 – with Corfu, Crete (Heraklion), Crete (Chania), Kefalonia, Kos, Rhodes, Halkidiki and Zante also on sale from Birmingham Airport.
