The Leeds-based airline is offering return flights to New York as well as special shopping breaks during November and December.

The airline says the packages follow demand from customers.

Jet2holidays.com will offer the four-day Christmas shopping breaks direct to Newark airport from just £699pp, including three nights hotel accommodation and all taxes and charges.

Travellers can choose from a number of three to five-star hotel options for trips to depart during November and December this year.

Jet2.Com will also have New York return flights from £579.98, including taxes.

Richard Bodin, Managing Director at Jet2holidays.com, said: "This is an important announcement for us. We knew this destination was one that our customers have been calling for and we are proud and thrilled to be able to be the first holiday company in the region to offer this great deal to such an amazing city.

"We are launching, initially, with four departures - however, if these are successful and in high enough demand we will add more to the programme."