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The National
2 days ago
- Business
- The National
Jet2 announces new flights from Glasgow Airport to sun-soaked island
Jet2 is to launch flights from Glasgow Airport to the Greek island of Kos following increased demand. The airline will run new weekly Tuesday services to the destination from May 26 to October 20, 2026. READ MORE: Kate Forbes faces ban from major Scottish arts venue over trans views Jet2 said: "Part of the showstopping Dodecanese Islands, Kos has long been a favourite for sunshine holidays. "Holidaymakers can choose from lively party towns, laid-back seaside resorts and traditional fishing villages, all of them boasting beautiful beaches and dishing up heavenly traditional cuisine. "With its rich culture and history of the capital, Kos Town, Kos is an island where centuries-old relics neighbour vibrant bars and buzzy promenades meet." Matt Hazelwood, chief commercial officer at AGS Airports, added: "We are delighted to see announce its sixth Greek destination from Glasgow to the sun-soaked island of Kos next summer. "Expanded flight options to Greece have been sought after by Glasgow passengers for some time and the market dynamics clearly show the increasing trend of people in West Scotland searching for travel to this part of Europe. "We are delighted to see respond to this demand with an expanded Greek programme for Summer 2026. "Glasgow Airport looks forward to welcoming even more Greek-bound passengers from the city and the wider West Scotland region travelling from their local airport next year."
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Popular airline announces new flight from Glasgow to sun-soaked holiday hotspot
Find out when the new service will begin ISLE GO Popular airline announces new flight from Glasgow to sun-soaked holiday hotspot Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR airline has announced a new route from Glasgow to a sun-soaked holiday hotspot. Budget carrier Jet2 is to launch flights from the Scottish city to the Greek island of Kos following increased demand. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Jet2 is to launch flights from the Scottish city to the Greek island of Kos Credit: Alamy The operator will run new weekly Tuesday services from Glasgow Airport to the popular destination from May 26 to October 20, 2026. Holidaymakers will have the chance to discover the location's "historical sights, stunning scenery and golden beaches". Jet2 said: "Part of the showstopping Dodecanese Islands, Kos has long been a favourite for sunshine holidays. "Holidaymakers can choose from lively party towns, laid-back seaside resorts and traditional fishing villages, all of them boasting beautiful beaches and dishing up heavenly traditional cuisine. "With its rich culture and history of the capital, Kos Town, Kos is an island where centuries-old relics neighbour vibrant bars and buzzy promenades meet." Matt Hazelwood, chief commercial officer at AGS Airports, added: "We are delighted to see announce its sixth Greek destination from Glasgow to the sun-soaked island of Kos next summer. "Expanded flight options to Greece have been sought after by Glasgow passengers for some time and the market dynamics clearly show the increasing trend of people in West Scotland searching for travel to this part of Europe. "We are delighted to see respond to this demand with an expanded Greek programme for Summer 2026. "Glasgow Airport looks forward to welcoming even more Greek-bound passengers from the city and the wider West Scotland region travelling from their local airport next year." Glasgow Airport bosses recently announced the launch of two new restaurants as part of a £3.7million shake-up. Jet2 launches six new flights from major UK airport Sanford's American Diner has opened its doors to travellers, featuring a menu filled with pizzas, hot dogs, burgers, milkshakes, and waffles. Meanwhile, Italian café bar Primo Volo boasts a variety of ciabatta sandwiches, pasta dishes, and cocktails.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
Jet2 launch new Scots route to Greek island famed for abundance of sandy beaches
The carrier will whisk fliers to Kos from summer 2026 Scots looking for a Greek getaway will now be able to fly directly to an island known for it's sandy beaches and rich history. From next summer will fly from Glasgow Airport to Kos. The weekly service will start from May 26, 2026 and will run every Tuesday until October 20, 2026 giving travellers the opportunity to enjoy the sun-soaked hotspot which was the birthplace of Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician considered the father of modern medicine. Greece has experienced a surge in tourism after almost being declared bankrupt a decade ago following the 2009 global recession. In fact, the country was recently ranked as the world's second top destination in a poll by TrovaTrip, a group travel platform, losing out only to Italy. Now Scots have a direct route to the island of Kos and it is 's sixth Greek destination from Glasgow which also includes Corfu, Heraklion (Crete), Kefalonia, Kos, Rhodes and Zante. Holidaymakers can take the opportunity to discover Kos's diverse offering of historical sights, stunning scenery and golden beaches. Part of the show stopping Dodecanese Islands, Kos has long been a favourite for sunshine holidays. Holidaymakers can choose from lively party towns, laid-back seaside resorts and traditional fishing villages – all of them boasting beautiful beaches and dishing up traditional cuisine. With its rich culture and history of the capital, Kos Town, Kos is an island where centuries-old relics neighbour vibrant bars and buzzy promenades meet. Passengers can also take advantage of the airline's 22kg baggage allowance. Steve Heapy, CEO of and Jet2holidays, said the trend for Greek escapes doesn't look set to end anytime soon. He said: "Demand from customers and independent travel agents in Scotland is telling us that flights and holidays to Greece are very popular for Summer 26. "As the largest airline and tour operator to Greece from Scotland, we have responded quickly to that demand to give customers even more choice from Glasgow Airport. "Kos is a magical destination, and we know its appeal, coupled with our award-winning customer experience, will make it an extremely popular option for holidaymakers looking to book a welcome escape to Greece." And Matt Hazelwood, chief commercial officer at AGS Airports, added: 'We are delighted to see announce its sixth Greek destination from Glasgow to the sun-soaked island of Kos next summer. "Expanded flight options to Greece have been sought after by Glasgow passengers for some time and the market dynamics clearly show the increasing trend of people in West Scotland searching for travel to this part of Europe. "We are delighted to see respond to this demand with an expanded Greek programme for Summer 2026. Glasgow Airport looks forward to welcoming even more Greek-bound passengers from the city and the wider West Scotland region travelling from their local airport next year."
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Jet2 to launch new route to historic island from Glasgow Airport
The airline's new destination Kos comes 'in response to continued demand from holidaymakers in Scotland looking to enjoy some Greek sunshine'. and Jet2holidays, the 'UK's largest tour operator' has introduced flights and holidays to Kos from Glasgow Airport 'as Greece continues to enjoy enormous popularity with holidaymakers'. The flights start next summer. (Image: Getty Images) It will operate new weekly Tuesday services from Glasgow Airport to the island from May 26 to October 20, 2026, 'offering holidaymakers in the region the opportunity to discover the destination's diverse offering of historical sights, stunning scenery and golden beaches'. Jet2 said: 'Part of the showstopping Dodecanese Islands, Kos has long been a favourite for sunshine holidays. Holidaymakers can choose from lively party towns, laid-back seaside resorts and traditional fishing villages, all of them boasting beautiful beaches and dishing up heavenly traditional cuisine. 'With its rich culture and history of the capital, Kos Town, Kos is an island where centuries-old relics neighbour vibrant bars and buzzy promenades meet.' and Jet2holidays will operate to 40 destinations from Glasgow Airport next year. Steve Heapy, chief executive of and Jet2holidays, said: 'Demand from customers and independent travel agents in Scotland is telling us that flights and holidays to Greece are very popular for Summer 26. 'As the largest airline and tour operator to Greece from Scotland, we have responded quickly to that demand to give customers even more choice from Glasgow Airport. Kos is a magical destination, and we know its appeal, coupled with our award-winning customer experience, will make it an extremely popular option for holidaymakers looking to book a welcome escape to Greece.' Matt Hazelwood, chief commercial officer at AGS Airports, said: 'We are delighted to see announce its sixth Greek destination from Glasgow to the sun-soaked island of Kos next summer. 'Expanded flight options to Greece have been sought after by Glasgow passengers for some time and the market dynamics clearly show the increasing trend of people in West Scotland searching for travel to this part of Europe. 'We are delighted to see respond to this demand with an expanded Greek programme for Summer 2026. Glasgow Airport looks forward to welcoming even more Greek-bound passengers from the city and the wider West Scotland region travelling from their local airport next year.'
The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Airline to launch new route to historic island from Scotland
and Jet2holidays, the 'UK's largest tour operator' has introduced flights and holidays to Kos from Glasgow Airport 'as Greece continues to enjoy enormous popularity with holidaymakers'. The flights start next summer. (Image: Getty Images) It will operate new weekly Tuesday services from Glasgow Airport to the island from May 26 to October 20, 2026, 'offering holidaymakers in the region the opportunity to discover the destination's diverse offering of historical sights, stunning scenery and golden beaches'. Jet2 said: 'Part of the showstopping Dodecanese Islands, Kos has long been a favourite for sunshine holidays. Holidaymakers can choose from lively party towns, laid-back seaside resorts and traditional fishing villages, all of them boasting beautiful beaches and dishing up heavenly traditional cuisine. 'With its rich culture and history of the capital, Kos Town, Kos is an island where centuries-old relics neighbour vibrant bars and buzzy promenades meet.' READ MORE: and Jet2holidays will operate to 40 destinations from Glasgow Airport next year. Steve Heapy, chief executive of and Jet2holidays, said: 'Demand from customers and independent travel agents in Scotland is telling us that flights and holidays to Greece are very popular for Summer 26. 'As the largest airline and tour operator to Greece from Scotland, we have responded quickly to that demand to give customers even more choice from Glasgow Airport. Kos is a magical destination, and we know its appeal, coupled with our award-winning customer experience, will make it an extremely popular option for holidaymakers looking to book a welcome escape to Greece.' Matt Hazelwood, chief commercial officer at AGS Airports, said: 'We are delighted to see announce its sixth Greek destination from Glasgow to the sun-soaked island of Kos next summer. 'Expanded flight options to Greece have been sought after by Glasgow passengers for some time and the market dynamics clearly show the increasing trend of people in West Scotland searching for travel to this part of Europe. 'We are delighted to see respond to this demand with an expanded Greek programme for Summer 2026. Glasgow Airport looks forward to welcoming even more Greek-bound passengers from the city and the wider West Scotland region travelling from their local airport next year.'
