Jet2 announces launch of flights from Bristol

Leisure airline Jet2 has announced the launch of flights and holidays from Bristol Airport, which will become the company’s tenth UK base.
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The Leeds-based leisure airline has put 33 destinations on sale from Bristol Airport. It includes its Summer 21 programme, with holidaymakers able to choose from 29 summer hotspots.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “This is an incredibly exciting day for Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, as we expand our award-winning flights and holidays to Bristol Airport.

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"We know how much demand there is, because we have been listening to customers and independent travel agents in the region for some time.

"We are delighted to be bringing them the news that they have been looking forward to, meaning that they can finally enjoy real package holidays from Bristol Airport.

“The announcement of our tenth UK base reflects our long-term strategy to continue growing our successful business and become the UK’s leading leisure travel business.

"It also represents a significant investment in the region, including the creation of at least 200 new jobs. As well as this huge economic contribution, this announcement means holidaymakers can look forward to something they have not experienced before from Bristol Airport, which is our award-winning customer service.

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"When it comes to booking and travelling with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, we know that customers will not only love the 33 fantastic destinations that we have on sale, but once they experience our service, they will quickly understand why organisations such as Which? and Trip Advisor repeatedly praise and award us for the way we treat and look after our customers.

"We cannot wait to launch operations, and we look forward to taking holidaymakers from Bristol Airport on a package holiday they can trust."

Dave Lees, CEO of Bristol Airport, said: “We are delighted to welcome Jet2.com and Jet2holidays to Bristol Airport. Never has the time been more important for the region to look to the future in a post-Covid world, and Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have shown the confidence in the strength of the region to open up their tenth UK operating base at Bristol Airport.

"This exciting news is a major step towards the future by creating job opportunities, providing significant investment and an increase in the choice of destinations and holidays available to customers in the region.

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"We will continue to work closely with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays on the strategic partnership and develop further opportunities in the future.”

The first flights from Bristol Airport will take off on April 1, with its inaugural flight departing to Lanzarote.

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