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A MAJOR airline has announced that extra flights will be heading from Scotland to a top European destination next year.
Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks are giving rugby fans the opportunity to experience the Six Nations tournament in 2026.
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Jet2 has announced extra flights to Rome next year
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Additional flights have been put on from five airports across the UK - including Glasgow and Edinburgh
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Following the release of the fixtures, the airline added extra flights to the Italian capital of Rome - home to the Stadio Olimpico.
Additional flights have been put on from five airports across the UK - including Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Scotland are set to play Italy in Rome on Saturday, February 7.
From Edinburgh, there will be two additional services to Rome on Thursday, February 5 and Sunday, February 8 perfectly timed for a long weekend in Rome for the fixture.
And from Glasgow, there will also be two additional services to Rome on the same dates (February 5 and 8), further enhancing choice on top of an existing schedule which sees departures on Monday and Friday.
When travelling to the capital city for a weekend of rugby, holidaymakers can choose from a flight-only booking with Jet2.com or an ATOL protected city break with Jet2CityBreaks, which includes flights, 22kg luggage and accommodation.
In addition to watching the Six Nations at one of the best stadiums in Europe, customers can also make the most of the fixtures and enjoy a city break in Italy's capital.
With its spectacular history and ancient monuments, including the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Sistine Chapel, as well as museums and mouth-watering cuisine, Rome will provide an incredible rugby experience in one of the world's great cities.
England are set to play Italy in Rome on Saturday, March 7.
Two additional services have been put on Friday, March 6 and Monday, March 9 from Birmingham, Manchester and London Stansted.
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Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: "The Six Nations is a highlight in the sporting calendar, so our flights to Rome for next year's fixtures are proving to be incredibly popular.
"We have already seen demand from customers looking to enjoy the sporting action in one of the world's most unforgettable cities, following the publication of the 2026 fixtures this week.
"As always, we have responded quickly and put on sale additional capacity to the city, to provide customers and independent travel agents with even more choice.
"Rugby fans will want to experience the Six Nations live, and we are offering them the chance to do just that through either a flight with Jet2.com or a city break with Jet2CityBreaks."
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