Jet2 Launches Flights from Gatwick to 29 Destinations
Jet2’s first flight from Gatwick will depart for Tenerife on March 26 next year. The UK’s largest tour operator has announced the launch of flights and holidays from Gatwick Airport, securing slots for six aircraft following the release of additional capacity by the UK’s second busiest airport.
Jet2 will base five Airbus A321neo aircraft at the West Sussex airport, with one more positioned overseas. The company’s summer schedule from Gatwick includes:
- Fuerteventura – two weekly services (Wednesday and Sunday)
"Today's announcement represents an incredibly exciting moment for Jet2. For many years, our ambition has been to provide our differentiated, service-led, end-to-end product offering from London Gatwick, and we see this as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to accelerate our growth from the UK's largest beach and city leisure destination airport. We know all too well how much demand there is among customers and independent travel agents for us to operate our award-winning flights and holidays from London Gatwick, so it is fantastic to be able to share that we are here and ready to meet their travelling needs."
Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2
Gatwick will become the 14th UK airport with a Jet2 base.
Author’s summary: Jet2’s expansion to Gatwick marks a major milestone, offering travelers more choice and convenience with flights to 29 destinations starting next year.