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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Stansted Airport: extra flights for rugby fansto Six Nations 2026 in Italy
An airline is offering Essex rugby fans the chance to get to the 2026 Six Nations from their doorstep, as extra flights were announced. Next year's Six Nations fixtures will take place in Rome, and and Jet2CityBreaks added further flights to get Rugby Union fans to witness the tournament at the Stadio Olimpico. Additional capacity from five UK airports, including London Stansted, has been added for fans to secure their seats at the Italy v Scotland fixture on Saturday, February 7, and Italy v England fixture on Saturday, March 7. Steve Heapy, CEO of 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. A Jet2 Boeing 737-8MG (G-JZHV) passenger airliner coming in to land at Stansted Airport (Image: Wire) '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 or a city break with Jet2CityBreaks.' 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. The additional flights added for the Six Nations are: Italy v Scotland (Saturday, February 7, 2026) Edinburgh Airport – two additional services to Rome (Thursday, February 5, and Sunday, February 8), perfectly timed for a long weekend in Rome for the fixture. Glasgow Airport – two additional services to Rome (Thursday, February 5, and Sunday, February 8), further enhancing choice on top of an existing schedule which sees departures on Monday and Friday. Italy v England (Saturday, March 7, 2026) Birmingham Airport – two additional services to Rome (Friday, March 6 and Monday, March 9). This is in addition to existing services departing on Monday and Friday, meaning two daily departures to choose from on both of those days. Manchester Airport - two additional services to Rome (Friday, March 6 and Monday, March 9), meaning two daily flights on both these days to the Italian city. London Stansted Airport - two additional services to Rome (Friday, March 6 and Monday, March 9), giving lots of choice for sports enthusiasts looking to enjoy the fixture.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Stansted Airport: extra flights to seven sunny destinations planned for winter 2025
AN airline which operates out of Stansted Airport is expanding its winter flights across seven destinations. and Jet2Holidays are now offering holiday-goers more flight options for their winter sun and ski programmes in 2025 and 2026. As part of the growth, there will be extra flights to Alicante, Malaga, Lanzarote, Malta, Madeira, Paphos, and Geneva. Steve Heapy, CEO of and Jet2holidays, said: 'We are seeing continued demand for our award-winning flights and holidays. A Jet2 Boeing 737-8MG (G-JZHV) passenger airliner coming in to land at Stansted Airport (Image: Wire) 'And with Winter 25/26 looking so popular, we are in the position to respond with an expanded programme from Stansted Airport. 'As well as adding extra services to popular winter sun hotspots, we have also put additional capacity on sale to Geneva for the popular ski season, meaning we are giving customers even more choice and flexibility when it comes to getting away next winter. 'We look forward to taking lots of happy holidaymakers on their well-deserved holidays next winter and showcasing our award-winning credentials.' A full breakdown of the extra flights from Stansted Airport involves: • Extra Wednesday and Sunday services to Malaga on November 5 and 9, 2025 • Additional Friday services to Paphos from November 7 to 21 2025, followed by extra Sunday services from December 22 2025 to January 5, 2026 • Additional Monday services to Malta from December 1 2025 to January 5, 2026 • Extra Monday, Friday and Sunday flights to Geneva from December 22, 2025, to February 6, 2026 • Additional Tuesday services to Funchal (Madeira) from December 23, 2025, to January 6, 2026 • Additional Saturday services to Lanzarote from February 14 to March 21, 2026; • Additional Monday and Friday services to Alicante from March 6 to March 23, 2026.
