Jet2.com Flights, New Routes & Base Updates

[lbaspotter]

Hi

Just noticed that Jet2 have announced 2 new routes from Edinburgh for next summer 2010. The airline will start flights to Dubrovnik in Croatia and Faro in Portugal.

Meanwhile the airline is dropping its flights to Dusseldorf from Edinburgh.

See Press Release below.

Jet2.com Launches Two New Routes Direct from Edinburgh
Brand new service to Dubrovnik and Faro; fly from just £34.99 one way including taxes

Leading low fare airline, Jet2.com, has today (23rd September) announced the launch of two brand new routes direct from Edinburgh Airport for summer 2010 to the stunning holiday hot spots of Dubrovnik and Faro.

Jet2.com will be the only airline to offer a direct scheduled service to Dubrovnik in Croatia from Edinburgh for next summer with fares for the weekly service starting from £34.99 per person one way including taxes. Flights depart from 2nd May 2010.

The new service from Edinburgh to Faro in Portugal will offer passengers flights at a time that suits them with an increased frequency of service (three times weekly) and the best possible ‘friendly’ flight times. Flights to Faro are on sale now and start from £34.99 one way including taxes with flights departing from 20th May 2010.

Philip Meeson, boss of Jet2.com, said:

Dubrovnik and Faro are extremely popular holiday destinations and we are confident that these new routes are going to be hugely successful additions to our services from Edinburgh.

“We are committed to offering our passengers routes into brand new resorts, not currently served by other airlines at our bases. We will be the only operator to offer scheduled services to Dubrovnik next summer and will offer an enhanced service into Faro – flying three times a week at friendly flight times.”

“Our summer schedule for 2010 has a fantastic choice of holiday hot spots at great fares offering something for everyone.”

Gordon Dewar, Managing Director of Edinburgh Airport, said:

"Jet2.com’s continued growth from Edinburgh Airport is further good news for passengers and we are sure these new routes will prove popular with Scottish holidaymakers. Despite the recession, the capital continues to attract new business and leisure destinations and this latest round of expansion from Jet2.com, now one of our biggest airlines in terms of destinations served, underlines the airline's continued confidence in Edinburgh Airport. With a major investment programme now underway, Edinburgh Airport is well placed to emerge from the recession stronger than ever." Located in the far south of Croatia, Dubrovnik is often referred to as the new Riviera. With beautiful beaches, chic bars, boutique hotels and restaurants, alongside many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the picturesque city offers something for all types of holidaymakers. "

"Providing easy access into Portugal’s Algarve, Faro is the perfect holiday destination for families and couples alike. With some of the cleanest beaches in Europe, a lively nightlife and cafe culture and plenty of activities for families, the Algarve also offers a number of historical sites to explore."

Route and starting fares for summer 2010 include:

•Dubrovnik (starting 2nd May 2010) – from £49.99 one way including taxes
•Faro (starting 20th May 2010) – from £34.99 one way including taxes
•Ibiza (starting 27th May 2010) – from £34.99 one way including taxes
•La Rochelle (starting 29th May 2010) – from £34.99 one way including taxes
•Menorca (starting 28th May 2010) – from £39.99 one way including taxes
•Murcia (starting 3rd April 2010) – from £34.99 one way including taxes
•Sardinia (starting 15th May 2010) – from £34.99 one way including taxes
•Prague (starting 28th March 2010) – from £29.99 one way including taxes
•Toulouse (starting 29th May 2010) – from £34.99 one way including taxes
•Venice (starting 24th April 2010) – from £34.99 one way including taxes

 

[Aviador]

Good to see some more expansion from the Scottish airport. Are these additional routes or are they replacing some other routes?

 

[lbaspotter]

Hi

It looks like the new routes from Edinburgh announced today by Jet2 for summer 2010 to Dubrovnik and Faro are replaceing the airlines exsisting services to Dusseldorf and Pisa which seem to be getting axed at the end of this summer season.

 

[lbaspotter]

Jet2 have today put on sale there winter ski flights from Edinburgh to Chambery today for next winter 2010/11 ski season.

 

[lbaspotter]

Jet2 have announced yet another city route from Edinburgh this time its a 3 times weekly service to Budapest

Jet2.com announces new summer 2011 route from Edinburgh to Budapest

Jet2.com launches new route and announces extra capacity to Majorca

Jet2.com, the airline with Friendly low fares has announced significant new investment in Edinburgh airport today with the launch of a new route to Budapest and additional flights to the popular holiday resort of Majorca.

Jet2.com will be the only airline in Scotland to run flights to Budapest three times a week during peak season. Flights will begin in 21st April with fares starting from just £29.99 one-way including taxes.

Budapest is regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, popular for its balance of new with old. An extensive World Heritage Site, culture galore sits alongside an active nightlife, spas and shopping, making it an affordable city break destination whatever your interests.

In addition to the new destination, to help cope with extra demand from Scottish holidaymakers, Jet2.com has increased its flights to Majorca from two per week to five per week during the summer season. Fares start from just £34.99 one-way including taxes.

The announcements come hot on the heels of the launch of Jet2.com’s new Edinburgh routes to Salzburg and Geneva for the 2010/2011 winter sports season and the addition of a fourth aircraft – a B737 – based at the airport.

Today’s announcements mean that Jet2.com now serves 15 destinations from Edinburgh. The new launches will grow capacity by 40 per cent in 2010 with 300,000 seats available across the year.

Philip Meeson, boss of Jet2.com said: “We are delighted to be able to announce the new route to Budapest from Edinburgh. With both Jet2.com and Jet2holidays now have a fantastic combination of sunshine, city break and winter flights and packages available from the airport. This means that our customers will be able to benefit from increased choice and flexibility in terms of holiday dates and budgets.

“We are also committed to going that extra mile in the service that we offer, with friendly flight times, a 22kg baggage allowance, allocated seating on all of our flights and a generous loyalty scheme, meaning that our customers can get more out of their holiday.”

Routes now served from Edinburgh are:
Budapest fm £29.99 one way inc. taxes
Chambery fm £29.99 one way inc. taxes
Dubrovnik fm £39.99 one way inc. taxes
Faro (The Algarve) fm £29.99 one way inc. taxes
Geneva fm £29.99 one way inc. taxes
Ibiza fm £39.99 one way inc. taxes
La Rochelle fm £34.99 one way inc. taxes
Menorca fm £39.99 one way inc. taxes
Murcia fm £34.99 one way inc. taxes
Olbia fm £39.99 one way inc. taxes
Majorca fm £34.99 one way inc. taxes
Prague fm £29.99 one way inc. taxes
Salzburg fm £39.99 one way inc. taxes
Toulouse fm £34.99 one way inc. taxes
Venice fm 34.99 one way inc. taxes

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[lbaspotter]

Hi

Jet2.com have announced there 16th route from Edinburgh Airport for summer 2011 season.

New flights will operate to Malaga-Costa del sol twice weekly on Wednesday & Saturdays commenceing from April 2nd...

 

[Aviador]

I can't believe they didn't already operate there.

 

[Aviador]

Re: Jet2 add capacity to Malaga route from Edinburgh

Jet2 has announced that it is to operate a third weekly flight to Malaga from Edinburgh airport. The additional flight will operate every Monday from May 23 to October 24, in addition to the existing services on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

 

[Hull City Fan]

New route for Summer 2012 from Edinburgh Airport to Alicante with Jet2.com. Flights will operate 4 x weekly from 29th March 2012.

All other routes from Edinburgh For Summer 2012 on sale now too!

http://www.jet2.com/News/New_Jet2_com_Routes_from_Edinburgh_and_East_Midlands_for_Summer_2012/

 

[Aviador]

Jet2 Edinburgh flights for Summer 2012

Palma – 4 x Weekly off peak, 5 x Weekly peak – No change
Alicante – 4 x Weekly – NEW
Venice – 3 x Weekly – No change
Budapest – 3 x Weekly – No change
Faro – 4 x Weekly – No change
Ibiza – 2x Weekly - Reduced from 3 x Weekly
Malaga – 4 x Weekly – Increased from 3 x Weekly
Prague - 4 x Weekly - No change
Dubrovnik – 1 x Weekly - No change
Menorca – 1 x Weekly – No change
Murcia – 4 x Weekly off peak, 5 x Weekly peak – No change

Not yet on sale are La Rochelle Toulouse, Olbia although I don't expect we will see shared flights next year because of the associated problems with either the UK Border Control or DfT.

 

[airforced]

Re: Jet2.com - Titan Airways 733

I've just noticed on Flight Radar24 a Titan Airways 733 (G-ZAPZ) using callsign EXS17P flying from Stansted and now descending towards Edinburgh. Is the info I'm seeing correct? If so is there a shortage up there and are there any details of how long Jet2 will be having it for?

 

[lbaspotter]

It looks like Jet2 must be short of a Boeing 737-300QC. As Jet Time, Boeing 737-300, OY-JTH has been leased this tonight as cover

She positioned in to Edinburgh from Copenhagen as EXS017P and has gone onto operate the EXS017E mail service between Edinburgh to East Midlands.

 

[The Pole]

http://avherald.com/

see details of the Jet2 flaps failure on 2/7/12

 

[adam]

how many jet2 planes are based at Edinburgh? when i went past yesterday on train there was 5 just parked up

 

[lbaspotter]

Jet2 have just released for sale a once weekly Edinburgh to Verona service operating every Wednesday starting from May next summer 2014 season.

 

[lbaspotter]

Jet2's have just announced big expansion plans with 12x new routes new routes from Edinburgh base for next year 2016. They will commence services to Antalya, Lanzarote-Arrecife, Dalaman, Kefalonia, Crete-Heraklion, Cyprus-Larnaca, Gran Canaria-Las Palmas, Cyprus-Paphos, Rhodes, Tenerife South, Vienna and Zante-Zakynthos.

Looks like the base will be getting a couple of Boeing 737-800 added alongside the existing fleet of 4x Boeing 737-300QC's

 

[thunderchild]

Interesting - I wonder if this is a warning for Norwegian to steer clear?

 

[jfy1999]

Quite possibly yes. When Norwegian started BHX it was in a period where all the based carriers had either stagnated or shrunk. Now that NAX are on the scene at BHX, MON and RYR have started increasing frequencies again.

 

[thunderchild]

Yes I find it more of a coincidence that just as Norwegian start dabbling at EDI Jet 2 announce a load of new routes that would typically be seen an ideal list for a new based operator.

 

[LBA787]

EDI operational based fleet for summer 16;

733 - 4
738 - 2

A total of 6 a/c.

An increase in from Jet2 with 2 based 738's.

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