Leeds Bradford: Jet2 Flights, New Routes & Base Updates

[Birmingham Aviation]

Jet2 starting to load its 2027/2028 winter sale

 

[SierraHotel]

Jet2 now offer a total of 63 destinations ex LBA.

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

Winter looks a copy & paste job.

 

[Finger66]

Jet2 starting to load its 2027/2028 winter sale

But should be without any B733s in the mix - yahoooooo

 

[White Heather]

Winter looks a copy & paste job.

If it is a copy and paste job, and if, as expected, the 300s have gone to the great scrapyard in the sky (better known as Kemble/St Athan), then it represents a decent capacity increase of 41 seats per ex 300 flight.

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

If it is a copy and paste job, and if, as expected, the 300s have gone to the great scrapyard in the sky (better known as Kemble/St Athan), then it represents a decent capacity increase of 41 seats per ex 300 flight.

Oh in terms of capacity it’s probably decent increase. But scheduling, times, and frequencies per week - definitely copy & paste.

 

[YorkshirePud]

As usual, the city break destinations have not yet been released for Winter 2027, some/ most of these flight are usually operated by the 300s remember. Whilst some may rejoice at their retirement, it will be interesting to see what the route mix is from LBA after they go, I don’t doubt we could fill a couple more 800s to ALC and PMI per week but does the appetite exist locally for an 800 to PRG, BUD, FCO, BCN etc multiple times per week? And at a price that turns a profit for Jet2? The short Xmas market season usually keeps the 300s busy also, think CPH, BER, TLL. Is it realistic to expect an 800 to operate these flights and make money? I hope so!!

 

[Aviador]

As usual, the city break destinations haven’t not yet been released for Winter 2027, some/ most of these flight are usually operated by the 300s remember. Whilst some may rejoice at their retirement, it will be interesting to see what the route mix is from LBA after they go, I don’t doubt we could fill a couple more 800s to ALC and PMI per week but does the appetite exist locally for an 800 to PRG, BUD, FCO, BCN etc multiple times per week? And at a price that turns a profit for Jet2? The short Xmas market season usually keeps the 300s busy also, think CPH, BER, TLL. Is it realistic to expect an 800 to operate these flights and make money? I hope so!!

Good to see you posting again @YorkshirePud It is my understanding that the city breaks actually preform well so I would think there's every reason to expect most routes to continue as they were. I would expect some year by year variation anyway.

 

[Finger66]

I can't actually imagine the 800s are that much more, if any more, expensive to operate. They will be more fuel efficient than the 300s and even if say they sell 160 seats per flight then that's an uplift on the 300 max capacity.

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

I think the ability to sell up to 189 but regularly getting 160-170 during Christmas season indicates they can do it.

It could be that it takes some time to get loads regularly above 175 on city routes or it could take no time at all. Only people with that market information is Jet2.

Do I suspect we will get any frequency increases in city routes from LBA? Doubtful with an increase of seats.

Rome - an example where Jet2 use the 800 in the winter season and a 300 in summer. Regularly year round 800 probably will sell well.

 

[White Heather]

I think the ability to sell up to 189 but regularly getting 160-170 during Christmas season indicates they can do it.

It could be that it takes some time to get loads regularly above 175 on city routes or it could take no time at all. Only people with that market information is Jet2.

Do I suspect we will get any frequency increases in city routes from LBA? Doubtful with an increase of seats.

Rome - an example where Jet2 use the 800 in the winter season and a 300 in summer. Regularly year round 800 probably will sell well.

A few years back, Rome was an 800 in summer but not available in winter.

 

[BCFC]

As usual, the city break destinations have not yet been released for Winter 2027, some/ most of these flight are usually operated by the 300s remember. Whilst some may rejoice at their retirement, it will be interesting to see what the route mix is from LBA after they go, I don’t doubt we could fill a couple more 800s to ALC and PMI per week but does the appetite exist locally for an 800 to PRG, BUD, FCO, BCN etc multiple times per week? And at a price that turns a profit for Jet2? The short Xmas market season usually keeps the 300s busy also, think CPH, BER, TLL. Is it realistic to expect an 800 to operate these flights and make money? I hope so!!

If the 300’s are so important for Jet2 why don't they buy a few used A319’s?

 

[YorkshireLad]

I’m pretty sure the B738 uses only marginally more fuel than the B733 so even selling only slightly more than they would on a B733 would make the routes just as worthwhile. Also judging by the fact that Jet2 operate at a healthy margin means there is a bit of extra leeway

I have no doubt that all the routes they operate could perform well on a B738, even routes like JER

 

[White Heather]

I’m pretty sure the B738 uses only marginally more fuel than the B733 so even selling only slightly more than they would on a B733 would make the routes just as worthwhile. Also judging by the fact that Jet2 operate at a healthy margin means there is a bit of extra leeway

I have no doubt that all the routes they operate could perform well on a B738, even routes like JER

Well they use the 738 on their other JER routes, so I am sure that will be perfectly doable from LBA too.

 

[Finger66]

All this supports VH's narrative that increased pax numbers can be achieved without the need for as many extra stands because larger aircraft are being used. Still to some degree at the mercy of geopolitical events though that may continue to throw a small spanner in the works, especially for The Mechanic at DSA 🤣

 

[The Pole]

Jet2 Airbus just landed about 10 minutes ago. Looks to be doing the Palma run!

 

[Finger66]

Tech 300 by any chance? Or is it for an 800?

 

[The Pole]

Tech 300 by any chance? Or is it for an 800?

Not sure just saw it fly by whilst out in garden and thought that's not a 73
Then check Flight radar to see what it's up to

 

[CM.]

Jet2 are launching 6 new routes from LBA next year which hopefully goes to show they still have a lot commitment to Leeds and not just their other bases.

Did I hear somewhere that Jet2 are divesting themselves of the two oldest -800's as well as two -300's later this year?

Not heard anything about any -800s being retired yet but the 2 -300s they are talking about being retired I’ve been told are G-GDFK and G-GDFL.

 

[pilot_737]

I’m pretty sure the B738 uses only marginally more fuel than the B733 so even selling only slightly more than they would on a B733 would make the routes just as worthwhile. Also judging by the fact that Jet2 operate at a healthy margin means there is a bit of extra leeway

I have no doubt that all the routes they operate could perform well on a B738, even routes like JER

Both the 300 and 800 burn 2400kg of fuel per hour. Therefore making the 800 more efficient as it carries 41 more passengers!