Jet2 add flights from Glasgow Airport for 2026 Six Nations
Following the release of the 2026 fixtures this week, the airline and city break specialist has responded swiftly to soaring demand by expanding capacity from five UK airports — including Glasgow — for key match weekends in February and March.
For the Italy v Scotland clash on Saturday, February 7 2026, Jet2 will operate two extra flights from Glasgow to Rome, departing on Thursday, February 5 and returning Sunday, February 8.
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These services are in addition to their regular Monday and Friday departures, giving fans greater flexibility for a rugby-filled weekend break.
Travellers can choose flight-only options with Jet2.com or book a full ATOL-protected package with Jet2CityBreaks, which includes return flights, 22kg baggage allowance, and a choice of central Rome hotels.
Jet2 is also adding extra capacity for the Italy v England match on 7 March, offering more fans the chance to enjoy top-tier rugby and explore the Eternal City's iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Sistine Chapel.
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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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Tuscany's lesser-known wine region with a stylish new stay
Carving up the Montepulciano countryside in a Fiat Punto — unofficial vehicle of Tuscany — the fields are so resoundingly green that I have to squint to protect my eyes from the sting. Around every bend is an enchanting panorama, and I find myself snapping photos of the same composition many times over: an elegant ruin on an olive grove; a cupola-topped neoclassical manor; a vineyard with rows so meticulous, they seem groomed by a wide-tooth comb. The ancient landscape never gets old — it's what has kept discerning travellers coming here since the Grand Tour. I've come to this bijou region south of Siena in part to stay at the new vineyard resort Poggio alla Sala, a regal ochre-coloured villa built in the 1800s on a gentle rise near the Umbrian border, overlooking a valley once occupied by Romans. It has been refurbished, brightened and stuffed with lush greenery that houseplant-shames me at every turn. 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Structures partially collapse at Pompeii archaeological site after earthquake
A minor earthquake in southern Italy has led to damage to structures within the Pompeii archaeological site. Officials confirmed on Thursday that a wall and a vault had partially collapsed. The quake, measuring 3.2 in magnitude, is the latest in a series of tremors originating near the Campi Flegrei super volcano, not far from Naples. The affected section of Pompeii had previously sustained damage during a major earthquake in 1980. Restoration work had been carried out since. Gabriel Zuchtriegel, the site's director, said that inspections are underway to ascertain whether other areas have been affected by the quake. No injuries were reported in the shake. The damaged structure did not house any frescoes or movable relics. Pompeii was famously destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The wealthy town, which was home to between 10,000 and 20,000 people, was largely preserved underneath a thick layer of volcanic ash. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it 'provides a complete picture of an ancient Roman city'.
