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a day ago
- Business
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Airline announces new winter flight route from Bournemouth Airport
and Jet2holidays have announced a significantly expanded winter sun programme for 2026/27 from Bournemouth Airport. In their second winter of operations from the airport, the airline and tour operator will offer 11 winter sun destinations, with a new winter route to Malaga. The new route will allow customers in the region to access the Spanish city for the first time next winter with Jet2. The company has put more than 110,000 seats on sale for next winter, an increase in capacity of more than 34 per cent compared to winter 2025/26. The expanded programme is in response to demand from holidaymakers wanting to escape the long British winter. The full Winter 2026/27 winter sun programme from Bournemouth Airport includes weekly services to Malaga, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Alicante, Palma, Antalya, Faro, Madeira and Agadir. Steve Heapy, CEO of and Jet2holidays, said: "We are seeing continued demand from customers wanting to escape the long British winter, so we have stepped in and put our Winter 26/27 programme on sale from Bournemouth Airport. "The launch of our most exciting winter sun programme comes in just our second winter of operations from our newest base. "We are delighted to be launching a brand-new winter route to Malaga and giving customers and independent travel agents even more choice and flexibility for next winter. "As ever, we have designed our programme in direct response to ongoing demand from holidaymakers in the south of England, Bournemouth, Southampton, Portsmouth and the wider region, and this expansion demonstrates just how popular our flights and holidays continue to be." During peak periods, the airline and tour operator will operate more than 20 weekly outbound flights. Steve Gill, managing director of Bournemouth Airport, said: "This expanded Winter Sun programme from and Jet2holidays is a great boost for Bournemouth Airport and our passengers. "With capacity increased by a third and more than 20 weekly outbound flights, passengers have even more choice and flexibility from Bournemouth, reflecting the growing demand for winter travel from across the region."
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
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Airline launches new route and major winter sun programme from Bournemouth Airport
Jet2 has announced the launch of a massively expanded Winter Sun programme from Bournemouth Airport, with a new winter route and extra capacity on offer. In their second winter of operations from Bournemouth Airport, the leading leisure airline and UK's largest tour operator have put a choice of 11 winter sun destinations on sale for Winter 26/27, including a brand-new winter route to Malaga. The addition of the new route means customers in the region can access the Spanish city for the first time next winter with and Jet2holidays. In all, hundreds of thousands of seats are on sale across winter sun destinations in the Canary Islands (Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura), Mainland Spain (Alicante and Malaga), Portugal (Faro and Madeira), Turkey (Antalya), Majorca (Palma) and Morocco (Agadir) and during peak periods, the airline and tour operator will operate over 20 weekly outbound flights. As demand from holidaymakers looking to escape the long British winter drives yet another year of growth, and Jet2holidays have put over 110,000 seats on sale for next winter. This represents a capacity increase of more than 34% when compared to Winter 25/26. The release of the programme today comes in response to demand from holidaymakers looking to book ahead and enjoy some winter sunshine. It also makes and Jet2holidays the first airline and major tour operator to go on sale with Winter 26/27, giving customers and independent travel agents the opportunity to book their place in the sun for next winter early. The full Winter 26/27 Winter Sun programme from Bournemouth Airport is as follows: • Brand-new winter route to Malaga (up to two weekly services) • Tenerife (up to three weekly services) • Lanzarote (up to two weekly services) • Gran Canaria (up to two weekly services) • Fuerteventura (up to two weekly services) • Alicante (up to three weekly services available throughout the Winter season) • Palma (weekly services) • Antalya (up to two weekly services) • Faro (up to two weekly services) • Madeira (weekly services) • Agadir (weekly services)
Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Major airline adds extra flights from Scotland to top European capital destination
Find out when the flights will be heading out Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR airline has announced that extra flights will be heading from Scotland to a top European destination next year. and Jet2CityBreaks are giving rugby fans the opportunity to experience the Six Nations tournament in 2026. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Jet2 has announced extra flights to Rome next year Credit: Getty 3 Additional flights have been put on from five airports across the UK - including Glasgow and Edinburgh Credit: Getty 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 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. People thought we were crazy to move our eight-week-old to a crumbling farm in rural Italy but we don't regret a thing 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. "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."
Glasgow Times
21-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
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. READ MORE: Legendary artist to play Glasgow as 2-for-1 tickets go on sale 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 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. READ MORE: Nearly 70 Glasgow roads to face major restrictions this summer for filming READ MORE: Major roads in Glasgow to close for 17 hours for Tour of Britain cycling final 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. "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.'
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.
