Jet2 has unveiled two news destinations it will operate from Bristol Airport. And the firm says this summer will be its 'biggest yet'.
Celebrating its third year of operations at the airport this year, the travel firm will expand, hiring more staff and adding two new destinations to its list - one is an exclusive. The new destinations are Malaga and Crete, the latter being an exclusive destination from Bristol Airport.
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The firm says its capacity will be increasing by 13% compared to last summer and, with more than 925,000 seats on sale. It will operate almost 100 weekly flights during peak periods to destinations including the Canaries, Balearics, mainlaind Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Italy, Austria and Malta.
It is is looking to fill 100 positions and is recruiting for roles in cabin crew, ground operations, flight deck and engineering positions at the airport. It comes following huge demand for flights and package holidays.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said: “We are extremely excited about our third summer at Bristol Airport, which will be our busiest and biggest yet.
"Since launching flights and holidays in 2021, the response from customers and independent travel agents across the south west and South Wales has been enormous and this has enabled us to enjoy the growth we have seen. With such a huge programme on sale for Summer 23 and customers flocking to book their place in the sunshine, we are delighted to be expanding our Bristol Airport team even further.
"The success of our award-winning business is down to the hard work of our colleagues and we are looking forward to meeting like-minded passionate people to help us delight even more customers from Bristol Airport.”
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