Author: Lee Fletcher
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced the earlier-than-planned launch of their flights and holidays from Bournemouth Airport. Initially set for April 1, 2025, the start date has been brought forward to February 2025, in response to demand from customers and independent travel agents. Starting February 4, 2025, travellers in the Bournemouth region can enjoy winter sunshine in the Canary Islands. The revised launch schedule includes: * Tenerife: Three weekly services (Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday) starting February 4, 2025. * Lanzarote: Two weekly services (Monday and Thursday) starting February 6, 2025. * Gran Canaria: Weekly Sunday service starting February 9, 2025. These…
As the spotlight shifts to France for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, VisitBritain has been leveraging this global event to promote the UK as a premier travel destination. The ‘Audacious Kingdom’ campaign, part of the GREAT Britain marketing initiative, aims to captivate French visitors to ‘See Things Differently’ by showcasing Britain’s diverse, thrilling attractions and a warm, inviting spirit. The campaign introduced ‘Alfie,’ a computer-generated English concierge who reveals top spots for an unforgettable holiday in Britain. Alfie’s insider tips highlight exhilarating outdoor adventures, cutting-edge culinary spots, and vibrant cultural experiences, presenting Britain as a contemporary and exciting…
Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks has said that their first-ever flight to Porto took off from Manchester Airport, marking the launch of this new destination for Summer 2024. Jet2 will now offer regular services to Porto, with flights and city breaks available from Manchester Airport until November 17, 2024. Customers and travel agents in the North West can now access Porto this summer, with weekly flights operating on Thursdays and Sundays from Manchester Airport. Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks will also begin flights to Porto from Birmingham Airport on March 27, 2025, with twice-weekly services on Thursdays and Sundays. This expansion means that next…
easyJet has announced the expansion of its London Gatwick to Menorca route, now offering year-round service starting this winter. Beginning on November 6, 2024, the airline will operate twice-weekly flights on Wednesdays and Saturdays, adding an additional 16,000 seats throughout the winter season. This development is part of a new agreement with The Fundacion Fomento del Turismo de Menorca, extending until March 2027, aimed at boosting Menorca’s international connectivity and supporting the island’s strategy for sustainable, year-round tourism. Javier Gandara, General Director of easyJet in Southern Europe, said: ‘We are delighted to announce that our route between Menorca and London…
Ryanair, the European budget airline, has announced the launch of new Summer ’24 routes from Bristol Airport, along with additional flights for the highly anticipated Euros 2024 Quarter Final between England and Switzerland in Dusseldorf. The first flight of Ryanair’s new Summer ’24 route from Bristol to Fuerteventura took off to the skies on July 1, marking the beginning of a four-times-weekly service. On Thursday (July 4), the new Bristol to Prague route will also launch, initially operating four times per week and increasing to six flights per week in October. These routes are part of Ryanair’s expanded Summer ’24…
Heathrow has teamed up with global music community Sofar Sounds, known for launching the careers of Billie Eilish and Leon Bridges, to showcase new talent on a live music stage in Terminal 5 this summer. This initiative offers a unique platform for artists to perform for music industry executives and an audience larger than that of Glastonbury. The first performance took place last week during one of Heathrow’s busiest weeks, with 1.8 million passengers expected. This summer is set to be Heathrow’s busiest on record, with a 1,400% increase in passenger numbers from 2020. With a record 30 million passengers…
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have expanded their offerings from Birmingham Airport by launching flights to Jerez Airport and holiday packages to the Costa de la Luz for Summer 2025. This announcement marks the addition of another sunny Spanish destination to their network. Jerez becomes an exclusive route from Birmingham Airport, providing local holidaymakers with unique access to the beautiful Costa de la Luz region. Flights to Jerez are now on sale, with weekly Friday services running from May 2 to October 31, 2025. Jet2holidays offers a variety of 3 to 5-star hotels in six resorts: Cadiz, Novo Sancti Petri, Conil de…
Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have announced their largest ever Iceland programme for Winter 25/26. This programme includes new routes from Bournemouth and Liverpool John Lennon airports, broadening accessibility to this once-in-a-lifetime destination. The programme has launched earlier than ever to meet strong demand for early bookings. The coverage now includes services from 12 UK airports: Belfast International, Bristol, Birmingham, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, London Stansted, Manchester, and Newcastle International. With over 170 outbound services between October 2025 and April 2026, the expanded capacity offers more than 34,000 seats, a 6% increase compared to this coming winter. Travelers can enjoy…
Birmingham Airport is implementing additional temporary measures to streamline security checks for passengers this summer. These measures include the opening of an enlarged temporary structure with multiple ‘liquid check stations’ to ensure that cabin baggage complies with the new Government regulations introduced this month. Staffed by third-party customer service specialists, these stations will help passengers adhere to the temporary liquid rules on cabin baggage. The introduction of these extra liquid checking stations is crucial to support the airport’s existing security and customer teams under the new restrictions. Nick Barton, CEO of Birmingham Airport, said: ‘These new measures are designed to…
British Airways has recently announced the addition of Lapland to its winter flight schedule. Starting December 3, 2024, British Airways will offer twice-weekly flights from London Gatwick to Ivalo, the northernmost airport in Finland. Ivalo, located in the Arctic Circle, is a charming village on the Ivalo River. It serves as the gateway to Saariselka, a popular resort destination for winter sports enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy activities such as skiing, snowmobile safaris, toboggan rides, and snowshoeing. Ivalo is also renowned for its breathtaking views of the northern lights and offers the unique opportunity to visit Santa Claus at the Northern…