Jet2 has announced that it will launch new services from Manchester Airport as it expands its operations following a surge in demand from holidaymakers. The airline is extending its season to Malta from major UK airports so more people can jet away for winter sunshine.
As part of the expansion more flights will operate from Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds Bradford and London Stansted Airports during the winter period. Nearly 6,000 additional seats will be going on sale part of the increased capacity.
Services will now operate up to November 28 and flights will start again in March 2023. It comes after Jet2 recently announced plans that it was adding more destinations from Manchester Airport next year and an additional aircraft.
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The airline said: “On the back of very strong demand from holidaymakers looking to enjoy some winter sunshine, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have extended the season to Malta, with flights operating in the winter period from Birmingham, Leeds Bradford and London Stansted Airports for the first time since Winter 19/20. In addition, the companies have also extended the season to Malta from Manchester Airport.”
The additional services are as follows:
Birmingham
Monday services extended to November 28 2022 and restarting from February 13 2023.
Leeds Bradford
Wednesday services now operating from March 1 2023.
London Stansted
Thursday services extended until November 24 2022 and restarting from February 16 2023.
Manchester
Thursday services extended to November 17 2022 and restarting from March 2 2023 onwards. This means the award-winning airline and tour operator are offering up to two weekly flights (Thursday and Sunday) from the base in November and March.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “Since the return of international travel, we have seen strong and sustained demand. As always, we have responded to that demand by extending the season to Malta from Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, London Stansted and Manchester Airports and offering flights up to the end of November and restarting again in March.
“It means we are operating services to Malta in the winter period once again from Birmingham, Leeds Bradford and London Stansted Airports, giving customers and independent travel agents even more opportunity to enjoy or offer a holiday in the sunshine. With customers continuing to jump at the chance to book and travel on their well-deserved holidays, we are confident that these new services to Malta, coupled with our award-winning customer service, will prove very popular.”
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